The 2020 Vintage was released to our Road 27 wine club at the end of August in 2023, it was released wider to the public in January 2024. This page is actively maintained with the vintage’s rating and awards, check back regularly for updates.
2020 Vintage Report
2020 was a moderately warm growing season. A variety of factors, including a cooler end to 2019 and rain events during bloom in late May, contributed to a smaller crop yield than average. Moderate to high summer temperatures leading into harvest allowed for slow and even grape maturity. Harvest began on Riverview Vineyard on September 14th with our Chardonnay and concluded on October 16th with our Carménère. The resulting wines have a depth of aroma and a rich structure.
Notable in this lineup is a wine that we have affectionately been calling our “Fielding Hills Black Label”. The label was born out of a desire to highlight distinct qualities that emerge during the grape growing and winemaking process. Vintage-to-vintage, we expect our “Black Label” wines to change as we spotlight different qualities that impress us in a specific vintage. For 2020, the wine is a 50/50 field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – 511 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark red with a youthful bright color on the rim. The nose is charming and elegant with sweet oak barrel notes from the French oak aging as well as a complexity of spices and dark fruits. The structure makes this wine quite suitable for aging with youthful tannin and acid. Enjoy now decanted. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
93 pts, Editor’s Choice – Wine Enthusiast
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2020 Estate Cabernet Franc – 272 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark red color with aromas of fresh berries, allspice, and mint. On the palate, you will notice pomegranate, crushed gravel, and a peppercorn medley that wraps around the red fruit notes. 90% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Syrah
90 pts – Wine Enthusiast
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2020 Estate Syrah – 278 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark purple in color and aromatics of smoked meats, coffee, huckleberry, and burnt sugar. The palate is somewhat savory, with fruit notes of black raspberry and dark cherries. The wine is big and juicy and hard not to have a second glass. 92% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot
90 pts – Wine Enthusiast
91 pts, Critic’s Choice – Northwest Wine Report, Sean Sullivan
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2020 Estate Malbec – 113 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark inky purple this wine showcases the intense color potential of Malbec. Intense ripe fruit aromas and flavors dominate with blackberry jam and dark cherry while the French oak provides some barrel complexity. This wine is big and robust and is sure to be enjoyed now and for many years. 95% Malbec, 3% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
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2020 Estate Tribute – Red Wine – 495 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark red in color with young and fresh aromas of vanilla, bubble gum, and bright cherries. The palate is equally complex and exciting with notes of orange peel, plum, dark cherries, and leather. Decant if enjoying before 2024. 54% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Syrah
91 pts, Critic’s Choice – Northwest Wine Report, Sean Sullivan
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2020 Estate Carménère- 77 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark red with aromas of dark plums and roasted red peppers. The palate showcases flavors of raspberries, cocoa, and vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is smooth and lush. Ready to drink now but will also lay down for those who would enjoy some cellar age. 100% Carménère
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2020 Estate Merlot – 98 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark red with a bright red rim is an excellent indicator of this wine’s youth and freshness. The nose and palate have a wide range of barrel and fruit notes including toasted oak, cocoa powder, and red fruits like plum and cherry, while finishing with dark chocolate. Once decanted the wine develops a soft and lush mouthfeel with some wood tannin on and back of the palate. 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah
92 pts – Wine Enthusiast
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2020 Estate Black Label – 53 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark purple in color and aromatics of smoked meats, coffee, huckleberry, and burnt sugar. The nose is charming and elegant with sweet oak barrel notes from the French oak aging as well as a complexity of spices and dark fruits. 50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet
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