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Cherry, black currant and plum meet leather, black peppercorn, crushed oregano, anise and earthy clove. Bright and velvety, with a structured, medium-bodied palate and a long, savory finish.
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Close78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Syrah
Food pairings: Grilled steak, roasted pork loin, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto and aged cheddar.
Winemaking: Fruit from Sagemoor, Wooded Island and Hogue in the Columbia Valley AVA, plus Hedges Estate, Jolet, Bel' Villa and Les Gosses on Red Mountain. The must was pumped over for 10 days and pressed to tank for malolactic fermentation. The Columbia Valley portion fermented dry on American oak and aged about 5 months in French and neutral barrels; the Red Mountain portion aged 19 months in neutral American and French oak. Winemaker Sarah Hedges Goedhart.
Vineyards and terroir: About 81% Columbia Valley AVA and 19% Red Mountain AVA. Columbia Valley sites bring plush fruit and openness; Red Mountain adds structure, spice and savory depth.
Family and history: CMS is Hedges Family Wines' Columbia Valley line, named for Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. Founded by Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges in 1987, the family still leads farming and winemaking from Red Mountain, with Sarah Hedges Goedhart as winemaker.
In the pictures: Winemaker Sarah Hedges Goedhart (courtesy of Hedges Family Estate); the Hedges family (courtesy of Hedges Family Estate); and Christophe Hedges (courtesy of Hedges Family Estate).
