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High Praise for 2019 Vintage

Wine Spectator just published the score for our 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (92 points), 2019 Estate Cabernet Franc (92 points), and 2019 Estate Tribute – Red Wine (93 points)! 

The wines have also scored strongly with Wine Enthusiast and Northwest Wine Report. Across the entire 2019 vintage our wines average 90+ points. Click here to read a full report of the 2019 vintage and the scores we have received.

2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

“A handsome red that balances polish and a detailed structure, with black cherry and plum flavors that show tarragon and pencil lead accents as this builds toward fine-grained tannins.”

77% new oak | 23% used once filled oak (one vintage, i.e. 22 months)
95% French oak | 5% European blend oak
21% of finished wine was aged in 500L puncheons

92 pts – Wine Spectator

91 pts – Wine Enthusiast

91 pts, Critics’ Choice – Northwest Wine Report, Sean Sullivan

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2019 Estate Cabernet Franc 

“Sleek and floral, with multilayered red plum, violet and fresh tobacco accents that build richness and complexity toward refined tannins.”

 

50% new oak | 50% used once filled oak
75% French oak | 20% Hungarian oak | 5% American oak
44% of finished wine was aged in 500L puncheons

92 pts – Wine Spectator

92 pts – Wine Enthusiast

91 pts – Northwest Wine Report, Sean Sullivan

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2019 Estate Tribute – Red Wine 

“A supple, refined blend, with well-built black cherry and spicy mocha flavors laced with a touch of fresh tobacco. Long, polished finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. ”

36% new oak | 64% used once filled oak
76% French oak | 24% American oak
52% of finished wine was fermented and aged in a 30hL (800gal) French oak tank

93 pts – Wine Spectator

90 pts – Wine Enthusiast

91 pts – Northwest Wine Report, Sean Sullivan

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