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Signature Wines and Wineries of Washington
ESTATES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
gourmet pairings
Nothing compares to your
favorite cut of meat, a
loaded baked potato and a
healthy vegetable like Mercer
Cabernet Sauvignon.
tasting notes
Aromas of blackberry, dark
plum, and blackberry jam blend with hints of sweet caramel and
cocoa powder. In the palate, the ripe fruit is framed by powdery
tannins. The well-integrated oak and dusty tannins lead into a
velvety finish with a nice touch of acidity on the end. This wine is
a lovely balance of power and grace.
winemaker's insight
Our grapes are double sorted, first in the vineyard with the
selective harvest on our Pellenc harvesters, then again at the
winery on our sorting table. The fruit was not crushed in order
to preserve as much whole-berry as possible. At the winery,
individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily
pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannins. After
draining the wine and pressing the skins, the wine was racked
to a blend of French and American oak barrels for malolactic
fermentation.
awarDs & DistinCtions
Best Red Wine – Seattle Wine Awards
Double-Gold & Best of Class – Seattle Wine Awards
Best Pacific Northwest Wine (Saddle Winner) – Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition
90 pts – Wine Advocate
APPELLATION: Horse Heaven Hills
COMPOSITION: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small percentages
of Syrah, Merlot, and Petit Verdot
MATURATION: Aged 20 months in French and American oak.
CELLARING: Enjoy now, to up to 10 years cellar time from vintage date
TECHNICAL DATA
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