Optimism

2022 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Passing Time Optimism is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Red Mountain region, boasting a brilliant ruby hue that invites you in. This medium-bodied wine presents vibrant acidity, making it both refreshing and lively on the palate. The fruit intensity shines with prominent notes of dark berries and blackcurrants, harmoniously balanced with subtle hints of spice and oak. Firm tannins provide structure, ensuring a smooth finish that lingers delightfully. This wine is crafted to be dry, allowing the pure essence of its varietal characteristics to shine through. Perfect for any occasion, Passing Time Optimism embodies the rich terroir of Red Mountain, promising an enjoyable experience with every sip.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Cedar

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:

Smoked Brisket, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

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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