Description
cabernet sauvignonc o l u m b i a v a l l e y | v i n t a g e 2 0 2 3
Tasting Notes —
Rich, dense and
concentrated with
amazing purity of flavor.
Dusty plum, black
cherry and mineral with
hints of menthol and
bittersweet chocolate.
Well-integrated
oak-spice accents take
the back seat to the
amazing fruit.
Tech Notes —
Vineyard Selection
Black Rock Vineyard ¦ Yakima Valley
Dionysus Vineyard ¦ White bluffs
Crawford Vineyard ¦ Yakima Valley
Blend winemaking
80% Cabernet Sauvignon pH – 3.85
10% Merlot TA – .67
4% Syrah RS – <1g/l
4% Petite Sirah full ml
2% Petit Verdot
fermentation
Pumpovers two times daily, pressed at 1-3%
sugar; peak fermentation temperature 85˚F
finishing
15% –
20 months (barrique) 10% 1 yr French oak
90% neutral
85% –
20 months (oak tanks)
6700 cases produced
Cabernet Sauvignon at Barnard Griffin —
The amazing complexity of this Cabernet is explained partly by the blending
of other French varieties which make up a background chorus of flavor.
Vintage 2023 —
2023 was about as seamless and normal as a farmer can expect in a quickly
changing global climate. Harvest was barreling down on us mid-August wheth-
er we were ready for it, or not. An early but moderate spring, followed by the
Columbia Valley’s obligatory scorching 2 week stretch had fruit development in
prime shape come August. Winemakers love a short sleeve and light denim
harvest (at least these ones do) and that’s exactly what we got.
We wrapped up on October 21st, well before any threats of winter. We saw reds
with high fruit concentration and great color with full tannin development
while the whites came in with steady acid and enhanced fruit definition. Fruit
character is going to be the name of the game for our 2023 varieties. Expect to
see another set of well-balanced, varietally specific wines coming out of our
corner of the Columbia Valley.
Rob Griffin
Founding Winemaker Megan Hughes
2nd Generation
Winemaker
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