Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard

2009 Red Mountain Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

The Nota Bene Cellars Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard 2009 is a captivating red wine that brilliantly showcases the unique terroir of Red Mountain. A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, this full-bodied wine offers a delightful balance of power and finesse. With a high acidity that invigorates the palate, it presents a pronounced fruit intensity featuring rich notes of ripe blackcurrant, black cherry, and hints of dark chocolate. This wine also has notable tannins that lend structure and sophistication, making it remarkably age-worthy. Enjoy this exquisite representation of Red Mountain's exceptional winemaking potential, perfect for special occasions or paired with hearty dishes.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Vanilla

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, Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Chops

Region:

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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