2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Obelisco Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Malbec

AVA: Red Mountain

Vineyards: 100% Obelisco Estate

Bottling: 584 cases 750ml 

Alcohol: 15.9% vol.

Barrels: 40% new oak, 100% French

Tasting Notes: Rich purple and magenta color. A sniff of this wine in the glass reveals a mix of wild berries like raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries accompanied by a subtle Vanilla spice. The mélange of berries persists on the front of the palate and those flavors are complimented by round, yet robust texture indicative of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon. The bountiful fine-grain tannins on the lengthy finish are quintessential Red Mountain.

Cellaring: Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon is drinkable now, showing youthful fruit and a silky texture. If you enjoy aging your wine, the natural acidity and tannin structure of this Cabernet will allow it to age gracefully for 15-18 years.

Production: The fruit for this wine comes from Obelisco Vineyard on Red Mountain. The densely planted vineyard produces low crop per vine and small berries which promotes intense flavors and excellent concentration. The cool fermentation temperatures and long oak maturation help to mellow the abundant natural tannin found in Red Mountain wines.

Harvest notes: 2020 was a warm year in the vineyard, but early fruit set led to a long growing season and excellent hang time. Yields were high in the early part of the season allowing us to thin the crop keeping only the best clusters to fully ripen through the summer months. The sugars and flavors developed evenly and the prototypical cool Autumn evenings on Red Mountain allowed the grapes to retain their natural acidity and freshness. These conditions allowed us to pick the grapes at the perfect moment leading to wines with wonderful concentration and fully ripe fruit flavors.