Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard Notes
Appellation: Red Mountain 7 vineyards harvested
Production Notes
Varietal Content 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Malbec Cooperage 16 months in oak 100% French oak- 40% new, 60% neutral
Winemaker Notes
A gorgeous expression of Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine begins with effusive aromas of blackberry, marionberry and black cherry. As it evolves, layers of mocha, cinnamon and clove reveal themselves, as well as hints of sarsaparilla and black licorice, all of which frame the fruit, while adding depth and nuance. The palate is supple and juicy, with a voluminous texture, hedonistic black fruit and a complex French oak-inspired spice box note that carries through to a long and sophisticated finish.
Production
The 2013 vintage offered picture-perfect growing conditions on Red Mountain, with gorgeous warm weather all season long and an ideally timed cooldown in the run-up to harvest. Though summer temperatures were consistently above average, there were few prolonged heat events. Cooler weather late in the season provided sunny days in the low 80s and nights in the mid-50s. This allowed for an extra two weeks of flavor development, while also ensuring fully ripened tannins, resulting in Cabernet Sauvignon with considerable gravitas and volume, as well as finesse and a supple, rounded texture. AppellationRed Mountain
Harvest DateSeptember 9October 16, 2013
Sugar26.2° Brix
Acid0.58 g/ml titratable acidity
pH3.82
Bottling DateMay 2015
Alcohol %14.5
Wine Enthusiast90
Robert Parker90
Wine & Spirits94

Region Description

The Red Mountain AVA (established in 2001) is located at Red Mountain within Washington State. It is part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA, lying in the lower portion of the Yakima Valley. Located between Benton City and Richland, the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area is the smallest in the state with only 4,040 acres in area. The area has 600 acres under cultivation of primarily red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Despite being a relatively new AVA, the reputation of the wines produced in this area has brought Red Mountain worldwide acclaim. The vineyards in this appellation have produced grapes for some of the most sought after wines in Washington State.