Nota Bene Ciel du Cheval
| Description: | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is a premier vineyard in Washington State. Located in the Red Mountain Ava, it is blessed with warm days and cool nights that ensure dominant, mature, ripe flavors. This vintage continues our trend toward Cabernet-dominant blends of earlier years. The rich, dark berry flavors marry with the bold tannin structure typical of Ciel and Red Mountain. 43% new French oak contributes subtle caramel and vanilla components and assists in structuring the wine for considerable age in the cellar. We thank vineyard owner Jim Holmes for his fine fruit during a wonderful vintage. Bottled 7/23/16; 175 cases produced; Alcohol: 14.67%; pH 3.62, Ta 5.89 g/L. 39% Cabernet Franc (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard). 32% Cabernet Sauvignon (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard). 29% Merlot (Ciel du Cheval Vineyard). Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months Export-style barrels of 43% new French oak from Alain Fouquet and Ton. Vernou, 14% once used French oak from Ton. de Jarnac, and the balance seasoned barrels from Ton. Vernou. Region Description. The Red Mountain Ava (established in 2001) is located at Red Mountain within Washington State. It is part of the larger Columbia Valley Ava, lying in the lower portion of the Yakima Valley. Located between Benton City and Richland, the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area is the smallest in the state with only 4,040 acres in area. The area has 600 acres under cultivation of primarily red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Despite being a relatively new Ava, the reputation of the wines produced in this area has brought Red Mountain worldwide acclaim. The vineyards in this appellation have produced grapes for some of the most sought after wines in Washington State. |
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| Price: | $ 22.49 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 15, 2022.
