Airfield Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY WE LOVE IT
- 100% Estate Grown.
- Each block of Cabernet Sauvignon was carefully selected to produce this excellent wine.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Elaboration: The grapes were destemmed, sorted, and underwent a 24-hour cold soak. Various yeast strains were used to enhance dark fruit flavors and balanced tannins. Aggressive extraction during fermentation captured fruit aromas. After 14 days, the wine was pressed and placed in French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. Lees were stirred monthly for four months to improve mouthfeel, and the wine aged for about 18 months in a mix of French oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Rich dark fruit aromas of blackcurrant, Bing Cherry, and red cassis, complemented by complex layers of toasted cedar and hints of graphite. The palate is full-bodied with smooth tannins and balanced acidity, showcasing an abundance of dark berry flavors intertwined with nuances of cola and smoked caramel. Enjoy now through 2037, with optimal maturity peaking around 2032.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Airfield Estates is a fourth-generation vineyard in Yakima Valley, Washington, run by siblings Marcus Miller and Lori Stevens. Marcus has an MBA and a degree in Viticulture, while Lori holds a Master’s in Wine Business.
Originally a WWII training base, the site was sold to the Miller family for $1 after closing in 1944. H. Lloyd Miller secured funding for the Rosa Canal Project, enabling irrigation for the vineyard. In 1967, Don Miller, their grandfather, planted test varietals, leading to over 20 commercial varieties by 1971, making it Washington’s oldest AVA.