2006 Reserve  

 



Winemaker Notes
This richly textured wine offers generous aromas of raspberries, black cherries, caramel, and cloves.  Nuances of cocoa and minerals also tease the senses.  Smooth and expansive on the palate, the 2006 Reserve flaunts flavors of ripe red currants, dark fruits and chocolate.  An incredible blend of power and finesse, its finish is long and lingering.

Our Reserve program shows off the best and boldest characteristics of our estate vineyards, Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills.  I personally selected a handful of barrels from the 2006 vintage that stood above the rest and crafted this exclusive release.

The 2006 Vintage
Mother Nature provided us with a classic wine-growing season. The spring was a little wetter than normal, but this extra moisture did not cause any problems because it was so early in the year. Bud break started around the third week in April, and very warm, sunny days filled the summer. We had plenty of heat units to fully ripen the grapes. The wines from the 2006 vintage have terrific fruit intensity, show great natural acidity and are beautifully balanced.                                                        

— Jean-François Pellet, Winemaker

Wine Specifics
Varietal(s):    50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 % Merlot,                5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Vineyard(s):    45% Pepper Bridge, 55% Seven Hills

Appellation:    100% Walla Walla Valley

Oak Program:    100% French oak; 48% new oak, 52% used oak 

Time in Barrels:    22 months

Harvest Date(s):    September 9 through October 14, 2006

Brix at Harvest:    25.8

Total Acidity:    0.58 g/ml

pH:    3.78

Finished Alcohol:    14.1% by volume

Total Production:    340 (9-liter cases)

Bottling Date:    July 18, 2008

Release Date:    November 6, 2009

Suggested Retail Price:    $75.00

 

Very limited production.  To purchase, call 509-525-6502.