2023 Seven Hills Vineyard
Tasting Notes
This wine is immediately rich and luxurious, with notes of baking spice and purple flowers. Dark cherry and dark chocolate lead on the palate, lifted by mouthwatering raspberry and a subtle touch of umami. Fine, balanced tannins lend precision and poise. Irresistible now, yet promising a graceful evolution for those patient enough to wait.
The Year
The 2023 growing season in the Walla Walla Valley began with a late budbreak in the end of April through early May. Due to the ideal spring weather, bloom happened in record time, in less than 30 days in parts of the vineyards. Summer was one of the hottest on record, but with steady but not extreme heat, leading to ripe fruit that maintained freshness and acidity, and kicked off an early harvest in September. The resulting wines showcase ripe luscious tannins, balanced tension and complexity, promising exciting developments over the next decade and beyond.
Viticulture
Entirely Estate; Salmon Safe; Sustainable Practices
Wine Specifics
Varietals: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Malbec
Vineyards: 100% Seven Hills Vineyard
