Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Seven Hills Vineyard, Les Collines, McClellan, Pepper Bridge, Summit View.
Varietal Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
Elaboration: 20 days fermentation on skins. Punched down twice daily with select pump-overs. Aged 22 months in 55% new French oak.
Tasting Notes: Black fruit aromas on the nose, with notes of vanilla bean, dried herbs, and mint. Tannins and acidity are balanced and support the full-bodied, fruit-forward expression on the palate. Destined to age beautifully, we recommend buying a case for now, and a case to explore over the next 10 years.
PRESS
2020 – 91 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1995, Walla Walla Vintners was the eighth winery in the Walla Walla appellation. Many others have followed their lead and today, there are at least 120. Yet, Walla Walla maintains a stellar reputation as one of the best. In 2017, wine aficionados Scott and Nici Haladay decided to leave their careers in IT and nursing and they purchased the historic winery in southeastern Washington, adjacent to the Oregon border.
The estate’s winemaker, Derrek Vipond, holds degrees from two respected enology and viticulture programs. After following harvests around the world, he returned to Walla Walla and joined the Haladays in 2019. His goal to craft finely made, elegant wines aligns perfectly with the vision of Scott and Nici.