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Aged In A Rainfire Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Elk Haven Winery Aged In A Rainfire Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the rich character of the Red Mountain region in its 2021 vintage. This red wine presents a beautifully deep color that hints at its intensity and complexity. The body is robust and full, complemented by a high level of acidity that brings a vibrant liveliness to each sip. Fruit intensity is prominent, with lush flavors of dark cherry and blackberry taking center stage, while the warm notes from bourbon barrel aging add an intriguing layer of vanilla and baking spice. The tannins are firm, providing a structured mouthfeel that enhances the overall drinking experience. As a dry wine, it leaves a delightful finish that invites another taste, exemplifying the skillful winemaking of Elk Haven Winery.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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