On the nose: Fresh sage and smoky undertones combine with mocha, tar and blackberry pie tones
On the palate: Black cherry, cocoa, leather, vanilla, The palate has good freshness and balance with layers of dark fruits that combine with smoke, pipe tobacco and shades of coffee grounds.
Food pairing ideas: Short ribs, burgers on the grill, steak, portobello mushrooms
When to drink: With fabulous length, this beautiful wine will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2020-2030
Tech Details:
AVA
Columbia Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Cabernet Sauv
Vineyards
46% Stillwater Creek Vineyard
28% Wallula Vineyard
26% Upland Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.7%
Volume
750 mL
About Foundation wines:
Each vintage, we select a series of extraordinary wines upon which our reputation will rest. These "Foundation" wines represent the best we have to offer. Built from the earth up, in partnership with talented farmers and mother nature, these bottles are born from carefully chosen rows of vines rooted in thoughtfully cultivated land. Focus by a devoted husband-and-wife team, combined with charm from every unique barrel create wines that truly honor each varietal. Our approach is simple and solid: we buy the most spectacular grapes available and treat them with respect - this is the integrity that we demand. After all, structural integrity always depends on a solid foundation.
