Wine Article

Winemakers Comments: The 1995 vintage was a late one, with the first grapes beginning harvested on September 17 and the last of the Cabernet Sauvignon coming in on October 22. Cool summers are not a problem in eastern Washington because the Cascade Mountains hold back the Fall Pacific storms, allowing us to leave the grapes on the vines until they are totally physiologically mature. The 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon is a hedonistic blend of black cherries, cedar, chocolate and spice. The addition of 11% Merlot give the wine a beautiful complex aroma and a great depth of flavor, with the Merlot fruit layered on top of the density and textural elements of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is really delicious now, yet has the structure to age beautifully in your cellar for a good 25 years.

|| Winemakers: || Alex Golitzin, Paul Golitzin ||
|| Varietal: || 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot ||
|| Vineyards: || Ciel du Cheval, Kiona, Klipsun, Mercer Ranch(Champoux) ||
|| Barrels: || 100% New French Oak ||
|| Time in Barrel: || 22 Months ||
|| Time in Bottle before release: || 13 months ||
|| Case Production: || 2250 Cases ||
|| Drinking window: || 2002-2015 ||