2016 Purple Star Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark black cherries, cassis and blackberries carry through the long finish. Followed up by moderate acid structure and fine grained tannins.
Dark black cherries, cassis and blackberries carry through the long finish. Followed up by moderate acid structure and fine grained tannins, this wine will age well but is very approachable now.
Grapes were destemmed and crushed, retaining 20% whole berries. Hand punchdowns and pumpovers for 8-14 days depending on lots. Aged for 15 months in 100% French Oak barrels, 6% New.
1700 Cases Produced
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Varietal Composition | 88% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Merlot
3% Petit Verdot |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | River Ridge, 9 Canyon, Heart of the Hill, Olsen Brothers |
| Acid | 5.2 g/L |
| PH | 3.78 |
| Fermentation | 60% Whole berry 18 days. D254, Native, BM45 Yeast |
| Residual Sugar | 0.03 g/L |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
90 Points Wine Spectator
"Lively and harmonious, with red currant, smoky tea and spice flavors that take on polish toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2023."
Tim Fish
