Weather conditions in 2021 resulted in small berry and cluster size, but flavor was abundant! Every year, the aromas of blackberry pie when the Merlot goes into the press are irresistable. Sweet dark blackberry, marionberry, and bing cherry, combine with vanilla, mocha, and a hint of graham. It is a bright, fresh wine, with a touch of tobacco that finishes long, rich, and luxurious with delicate, fine-grained tannins. This is a serious wine with plenty of structure and density...more

We have worked with Bacchus Vineyard for more vintages than any other vineyard in the state and it has always been a pillar of our Bordeaux varieties. What these old vines deliver is consistent quality and expressiveness from start to finish. This is classic Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon with a fruit profile that is deep, dark, and full, with tannins that are fine-grained and integrated. Dark plum, blackberry, and fig are the focus. Vanilla and sweet baking spice add to the complexity of aromas and flavors. Structurally, this wine carries an elaborate frame that weaves the fruit, the tannin, and the acidity into a well-rounded and balanced mouthful of wine. Its long bottle age before release makes it approachable out now, while its combination of tannin and acidity will reward those who tuck some away in the cellar for further aging...more

The flavor profile of this wine is all Cabernet Sauvignon that leans slightly red, bright, floral, and exotic. Those brilliant characters bring lift to the classic expressions of the Cabernet varietal, giving this wine a broad and complex personality. Boysenberry, huckleberry (the dark purple mountain type), and ripe strawberry combine with deep plum and blueberry. An exotic perfume with a spicy note catches our attention. This wine has excellent structure with plenty of beautiful, silky tannins and enough richness and density to bring it into full balance...more

To produce this wine, we select from all of our Cabernet lots those barrels that have softer tannins and a more gentle structure. The resulting blend combines fruit from the White Bluffs, Horse Heaven Hills, and Red Mountain viticultural areas, all of which are in the greater Columbia Valley AVA. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, with classic Cabernet characters. It is a full-bodied, generous wine, with richness and complexity that over delivers quality for its price...more

What these old vines deliver is consistent quality and expressiveness from start to finish, and this is a particularly special vintage of quality and expressiveness. Plush dark briar, black currant, and plum fruits create the essence of the wine. Dates and preserved fig combine with a hint of black olive and dried thistle to make a delightful and complete sensory experience with a long lush finish. The complexity, combined with the balance, acidity, and tannin, will offer excellent aging and longevity...more

Classic Horse Heaven Hills wines revel in complex deep red characters, such as wild strawberry, baked cherry pie, and red currant. These bright influences make for a luminous wine, with vibrancy and lift. The richness of chocolate around a juicy dark cherry reminds me of classic Canoe Ridge Vineyard wines from back in the day. Spices of desert sage and laurel add to a fleshy, luscious palate. This is a vintage with excellent depth, and it is well worth aging...more