Horse Heaven Hills

Tasting Notes:This Sauvignon Blanc from our Horse Heaven Vineyard is a crisp, racy style of Sauvignon Blanc with citrus characteristics. We use partial stainless steel fermentation to preserve the Sauvignon Blanc’s pure, fresh, vibrant character. - Bob Bertheau, WinemakerVintage:• The 2016 vintage experienced the best of both worlds with a hot spring and early summer, but also a cool fall season.• Cooler temperatures in August and September, slowed down ripening and resulted in longer hang...

GROWING SEASON:■ The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on recordin Washington.■ Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest.■ Overall, 2015 saw very favorable growing conditions, producing optimal ripening across varieties and yielding outstanding wines throughout the region.VINEYARDS:■ The Horse Heaven Hills vineyards are located in Eastern Washington.This region is mostly dry with less precipitation...

TASTING NOTES:Our Sauvignon Blanc opens with citrus aromas followed by a layer of minerality and pear flavors that give way to a crisp, clean finish. - Juan Muñoz Oca, WinemakerFood Pairings:Goat’s Milk Cheese, Grilled Halibut Steaks, Dungeness Crab, Vegetable Quiche, Potatoes Au GratinBlend: 97% Sauvignon Blanc3 % Chenin BlancAlcohol: 13.0%Total Acidity: 0.63g/100mlpH: 3.23 ...

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:A warm vintage gave us ripe Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of ripe black fruit. The Merlot and Syrah in the blend bring great texture and weight. Notes of warm baking spices envelope the fruit adding depth and complexity. The voluminous fruit carries through in the mouth. Powdery tannins give structure to the wine while maintaining an elegant, balanced mouth feel. This wine shows great expression of the terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills.VINEYARD SOURCING:The fruit for this...