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Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is a premier vineyard in Washington State.  Located in the Red Mountain AVA, it is blessed with warm days and cool nights that ensure dominant, mature, ripe flavors. We expect luxurious wines with firm structure from Ciel du Cheval, and this Merlot is no exception. The rich, dark-berry flavors marry and stream through a lingering, complex finish. We thank the Holmes family for this fine fruit during a wonderful vintage that can spend considerable time in a proper cellar. Enjoy!

• Bottled 8/7/2020
• 50 cases produced
• Alcohol 14.60%
• pH 3.73
• TA 5.03 g/L

100% Merlot (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in seasoned Export-style oak barriques from Ton. Doreau with French oak infusion from Canton Cooperage.  

2017 :Nota Bene Cabernet Sauvignon – Dineen Vineyard : Yakima Valley - $38

This charming location near Zillah is quickly becoming our showcase vineyard of the Yakima Valley. These grapes were raised in Catherine’s Block by owner Patrick Dineen and Vineyard Manager Patrick Rawn. The cool location exudes the rich, dark-berry notes expected in a Cabernet, coupled with well-structured tannins that finish with hints of chocolate and spice. This single vineyard Cab offers a chance to explore this site’s terroir. Special thanks to the Two Pats!

• Bottled 7/27/19
• 50 cases produced
• Alcohol 14.3%
• pH 3.94, TA 5.9 g/L.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Dineen Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in once-used Export-style barrels by Darnajou. 

 2016 :Nota Bene Arianses Vineyard : Wahluke Slope - $30

We proudly present another interesting vintage from Arianses Vineyard near Desert Air along the Columbia River just south of Mattawa. Special thanks to vineyard owner Bruce Zunser for his care and vision in growing the components to offer us this Bordeaux style blend. Merlot is dominant, but all varietals offer significant sensory components. The complexity and fruit forward nature of this wine are achieved with multi-yeast fermentations, bâtonage, and early integration through blending.  We think you’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor.

• Bottled 8/4/18
• 157 cases produced
• Alcohol 14.9%
• pH 3.69, TA 6.26 g/L

50% Merlot (Arianses Vineyard)
25% Cabernet Sauvignon (Arianses Vineyard)
14% Petit Verdot (Arianses Vineyard)
11% Cabernet Franc (Arianses Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in 13% once used French oak from Darnajou with the balance seasoned French oak from Alain Fouquet, Ton. deJarnac, and Ton. Vernou plus seasoned American oak from A&K.

2019 :Nota Bene Una Notte GSM Blend - Columbia Valley - $35

Mature vines planted at the turn of the millennium show Syrah’s structure in a moderate year in a cooler location of the Yakima Valley. We think you’ll agree this wine shows complexity of dark-fruit flavors integrated with roasted nuts and earthiness. The framework of this Syrah is so on display that it will challenge your senses and win your heart.
| Bottled 6/18/2021 | 50 cases produced | Alcohol 14.35% | pH 3.79, TA 5.93 g/L |

• 95% Syrah (Angiolina Vineyard)
• 5% Viognier (Dineen Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in Export-style barrels of seasoned American oak by Canton Cooperage and supplemented with American oak infusion by Canton Cooperage.

 2017 :Nota Bene Mourvèdre – Heart of the Hill Vineyard : Red Mountain - $30

The sense of place when making small lots is essential in understanding this wine. The grapes were sourced from Heart of the Hill Vineyard on Red Mountain. We thank vineyard owner/grower Scott Williams for the wisdom of his toil and see the results in our Mourvèdre that benefits from warm days on Red Mountain. It’s lush with fruit, spice and savory notes typical of this varietal, often supported with a dash of pepper. We know you’ll love it.

• Bottled 7/27/19
• 50 cases produced
• Alcohol 14.15%
• pH 3.70, TA 6.0g/L 

 100% Mourvèdre (Heart of the Hill Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in Export-style twice used French oak barrels from AB Selections and seasoned French oak by Ton. Vernou with American oak infusion by Canton Cooperage.