Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is one of the premier vineyards in Washington State. Located in the AVA of Red Mountain it is blessed with warm days and cool nights that ensure mature ripe flavors will dominate. For this vintage we are continuing our trend toward Cabernet dominant blends of earlier years. The richness of the dark fruit deep berry flavors that marry with the bold structure of tannin are typical of Ciel and Red Mountain. We thank Jim Holmes and Ryan Johnson for their fine fruit during a wonderful vintage.
Bottled on 7/16/11; 182 cases were produced; pH 3.62 TA 6.93 g/L.
59% Cabernet Sauvignon (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard)
27% Cabernet Franc (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard)
14% Merlot (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard)
Barrels: This wine was aged for 22 months in 57% new French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Vernou and Saury and the balance seasoned French oak from Ton. Vernou and Alain Fouquet.
