2005 Two Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart
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-- "fruit, soft oak, and hints of cocoa..."
Tasting Notes
“This minimally oaked Cabernet Sauvignon presents fruitforward aromas and flavors of slight cherry and blueberry throughout the wine; it balances out with fruit, soft oak, and hints of cocoa on the lingering finish.”-Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.
- Warm summer months contributed to uniformity of berry maturation.
- A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.
- Moderate weather conditions during harvest, contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.
Vineyards
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- Soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Vinification
- Grapes were destemmed, crushed, and inoculated to begin fermentation.
- Twice-daily pumpovers were performed during fermentation to extract color and flavors.
- This lightly oaked wine aged up to12 months in the barrel, depending on the lot.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.56 g/100ml
- pH: 3.66
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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