Tasting Notes
We love this wine! In 2000 we began producing the Columbia Valley Cuvée as our "Bordeux" blend of Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc. Over the years the blend has evolved to include Malbec and Petite Verdot.
The 2005 "Cuvée" is a blend of 44% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec and 6% Petite Verdot. Stillwater Creek is the featured vineyard for our 2005 Cuvée (75% of the grapes). Also represented in this wine are noteworthy vineyards Ciel du Cheval, Conner Lee, and Milbrandt. Drink now through 2015.
Acclaim for the 2004 CVC
- 90+ points: The Wine Advocate #172, August., 2007
The 2004 Columbia Valley Cuvee is purple-colored with aromas of cedar, spice box, clove, cranberry, cassis, and black currants. This is followed by a supple-textured wine with sweet fruit, a sense of elegance, and enough structure to evolve for 3-4 years. Drink this Bordeaux look-alike through 2024.
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Blend 45% Merlot 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Malbec 10% Cabernet Franc |
Vineyard Sources Aldercreek (Horse Heaven Hills) Ciel du Cheval (Red Mountain) Stillwater Creek (Columbia Valley) |
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