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Ciel Du Cheval

2012 Red Mountain Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Fidelitas Ciel Du Cheval is an exceptional red wine from the renowned Red Mountain region, showcasing the art of blending with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This 2012 vintage exhibits a robust body, coupled with a lively acidity that brings freshness and balance to the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering lush flavors of dark berries and cherries, intertwined with subtle herbal notes. The tannins are structured yet approachable, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's complexity. On the dryness spectrum, this blend leans towards being dry, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a wine that pairs beautifully with hearty dishes or stands alone as a sophisticated sip. Whether savoring it now or allowing it to mature further, Fidelitas Ciel Du Cheval stands as a testament to the quality and uniqueness of Washington's wine-growing regions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


Braised Lamb Shanks, Herbed Lamb Chops, 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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