Columbia Crest Cabernet 2 Vines

Description

TASTING NOTES Aromas of red berry, ripe cherry and cola fill the nose, followed by luscious berry sweetness on the palate that culminates into a long velvety finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant yet approachable and complex.GROWING REGIONVineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.WINEMAKINGGrapes were destemmed, crushed, and inoculated to begin fermentation.Twice-daily pumpovers were performed during fermentation to extract color and flavors.To maintain fruity aromas and flavors wine underwent Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.This lightly oaked wine aged up to 10 months in oak barrels. – Columbia Crest