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Ciel Du Cheval

2011 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Nota Bene Cellars Ciel Du Cheval showcases the exceptional qualities of its Red Mountain terroir, featuring a rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This elegant red wine presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance between vibrant acidity and refined fruit intensity. The tannins are notable yet well-integrated, providing structure and depth without overwhelming the palate. With its harmonious dryness, this wine is both approachable and sophisticated, making it an excellent choice for a range of occasions. The 2011 vintage highlights the wine's character, inviting sips filled with the essence of ripe berries and subtle spice, beautifully representative of the renowned Ciel Du Cheval vineyard.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

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

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Braised Lamb Shanks, Braised Pork

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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