2010 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Les Chevaux Red Wine (All Wines) -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart -- Wine Red Chevaux Les Hills) Heaven (Horse H3 2010

<h1>2010 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Les Chevaux Red Wine -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</h1> $15.00 -- 90pts - Wine Spectator Aromas of fresh blueberries, anise and earth lead to firm and supple tannins on the palate. Horse Heaven Hills <img aria-level="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-setsize="0" align="right" src="https://store.nexternal.com/ccw/images/btl_H3_LesChev.gif" width="150" height="468" />TASTING NOTES Les Chevaux, which is French for “the Horses,” is a special blend of varietals from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA that personifies the legacy of the wild horses that once roamed this fabled area. Aromas of fresh blueberries, anise and earth lead to firm and supple tannins on the palate. This red wine blend presents incredible depth, with layered flavors of candied nuts, licorice and dark chocolate that lead to a mocha finish featuring ample, sweet tannins. GROWING SEASON • The 2010 vintage was cooler than the past vintages; bud break arrived on schedule in early April, but a cool, wet spring delayed flowering and reduced fruit set across many varieties. • An unusually cool summer produced dramamtic differences in ripening between warmer and cooler sites, with veraison extending into September in some cooler areas. • However, naturally low yields, combined with over a month of consistently warm weather from late September through late October, produced phenolic ripeness and flavor development with extraordinary natural acidity. • Cool, wet weather returned in late October, an appropriate bookend to a challenging harvest. • Overall, 2010 produced balanced, elegant wines with lower alcohol and higher acidity. VINEYARDS • The Horse Heaven Hills vineyards are located east of the Cascade Montain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean. • The terrain consists of south-facing slopes that provide excellent sun exposure for grape ripening, and good air drainage which protects the vineyards during the winter months. • Well-drained sandy soils have low fertility and low weather-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns. • Strong wind patterns, which are unique to the Horse Heaven Hills, reduce canopy size and density, create better sun exposure, and contribute to even ripening by moderating temperature extremes. VINIFICATION • Grapes were crushed at 30% whole-berry to retain the fruit quality. • Fermentation lasted 6-10 days on the skins to extract optimum fruit and structural components. • Various yeasts were used to maintain fruit flavors and complexity. • Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. Blending occurred shortly after malolactic fermentation. • The wine was barrel aged in a combination of American and French oak, one-third new for 18 months. TECHNICAL DATA • Blend: 80% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah • Total Acidity: 0.57g/100ml • pH: 3.76 • Alcohol: 14.5% Note: This exclusive wine is available only online and in our tasting room at Paterson, Washington.   <p onresizeend="undefined" onrowenter="undefined" ondragleave="undefined" oncut="undefined" onbeforepaste="undefined" ondragover="undefined" onbeforecopy="undefined" onpage="undefined" onbeforeactivate="undefined" accesskey="undefined" onfocusin="undefined" onbeforeeditfocus="undefined" oncontrolselect="undefined" onblur="undefined" hidefocus="true" onbeforedeactivate="undefined" onkeydown="undefined" ondragstart="undefined" onscroll="undefined" onpropertychange="undefined" ondragenter="undefined" aria-level="0" onrowsinserted="undefined" onmovestart="undefined" lang="undefined" onmouseup="undefined" oncontextmenu="undefined" language="undefined" datasrc="undefined" implementation="undefined" onbeforeupdate="undefined" onreadystatechange="undefined" onresize="undefined" oncopy="undefined" onselectstart="undefined" onmove="undefined" ondragend="undefined" onrowexit="undefined" onactivate="undefined" class="undefined" onfocus="undefined" onmouseover="undefined" onmousemove="undefined" title="undefined" datafld="undefined" onfocusout="undefined" onfilterchange="undefined" disabled="disabled" aria-posinset="0" ondrop="undefined" ondblclick="undefined" onrowsdelete="undefined" onkeypress="undefined" onlosecapture="undefined" ondeactivate="undefined" ondatasetchanged="undefined" ondataavailable="undefined" onafterupdate="undefined" onmousewheel="undefined" onkeyup="undefined" onmouseout="undefined" onmoveend="undefined" dataformatas="undefined" oncellchange="undefined" onlayoutcomplete="undefined" onhelp="undefined" onerrorupdate="undefined" onmousedown="undefined" aria-setsize="0" onpaste="undefined" onmouseleave="undefined" onclick="undefined" ondrag="undefined" onresizestart="undefined" ondatasetcomplete="undefined" onmouseenter="undefined" onbeforecut="undefined" width="undefined" cite="undefined"> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 37409</li> </ul> Other products in the category <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Category13" title="All Wines">All Wines</a>: <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product233" title="2010 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Merlot">2010 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Merlot</a> -- The H3 Merlot opens with aromas of raspberries, black pepper and earthy tones. 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