Cabernet Sauvignon at Barnard Griffin —

Tasting Notes —
Mesmerizing aromas and flavors of plum, vanilla and black currants with discreet nuances of raspberry and toasted oak. Beautifully textured with refined tannins, rich fruit and integrated yet notable acidity.

Rob Griffin, Founding Winemaker & Megan Hughes, 2nd Generation Winemaker

The amazing complexity of this Cabernet is explained partly by the blending of other French varieties which make up a background chorus of flavor.

Vintage 2022 —
A wet, late spring, a torrid summer, a perfect fall. Harvest began 25 full days later than recent years on September 12th. This is about the time nature and providence shined upon us with a beautifully warm and gentile autumn. Whites were generally afforded extra hang time for flavor development without excessive sugar and depleted acid, almost perfect balance to be very authentic Washington wines. Reds were similarly well composed with ample sugar and enhanced character from additional time on the vine. Rich and balanced reds of excellent potential.

Tech Notes —
Vineyard Selection: Black Rock Vineyard | Yakima Valley | Sagemoor Vineyard | Columbia Valley Red Heaven | Red Mountain
Blend winemaking: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon | 10% Merlot | 8% Syrah
pH - 3.74
RS - <1g/l
TA - .69
full ml fermentation

Pumpovers two times daily, pressed at 2-6% sugar; peak fermentation temperature 85˚F

finishing
30% - 19 months (barrique) 30% 1 yr French oak | 70% neutral
70% - 19 months (oak tanks)
8000 cases produced - ABV 13.7%