Winemaker’s Note: Age-worthy yet accessible. Varietally true, but nuanced. Beautifully balanced. Savory herbs, perfect tannins, and black fruit just suck you in.
On the nose: black pepper, green pepper, cured meat, stewed tomatoes, basil, hints of oregano, roasted garlic, dark chocolate-covered cherry
On the palate: Oak comes through up front with a balanced acidity! Cocoa powder, cherry, marinara sauce with a heavy garlic
Food pairing ideas: …just skip to the ribeye!
Tech Details:
AVA
Columbia Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards
44% Olsen Brothers
38% Stillwater
18% Upland
Oak Program
57% Once Filled
30% New American
13% New French
Cases Produced
415
Alcohol %
14.8%
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.
