Calchas
Columbia Valley, Washington
Enjoy a delectable dance of dark fruit
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Calchas
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calchas translates to "the dark one," and is best interpreted as having a sense of pondering. It's also the perfect way to describe this 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, which demands a moment of thoughtful reflection. With each sip, allow your mind to wander as you experience a succulent display of ripe fruit. These flavors take flight in a captivating spectacle of vivid red and dark berry notes before being gently grounded by an underlying earthiness. The dry, northern climate in Columbia Valley, Washington, allows these thick-skinned grapes to take advantage of a long growing season. As time passes, this fruit ripens undisturbed into early autumn. This allows for the slow progression of rich fruit flavors and pushes harvest back to take place in colder temperatures, thereby preserving the grape's natural acids. The outcome is lush fruit with refreshing acidity that provides the beautifully ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Calchas
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calchas translates to "the dark one," and is best interpreted as having a sense of pondering. It's also the perfect way to describe this 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, which demands a moment of thoughtful reflection. With each sip, allow your mind to wander as you experience a succulent display of ripe fruit. These flavors take flight in a captivating spectacle of vivid red and dark berry notes before being gently grounded by an underlying earthiness. The dry, northern climate in Columbia Valley, Washington, allows these thick-skinned grapes to take advantage of a long growing season. As time passes, this fruit ripens undisturbed into early autumn. This allows for the slow progression of rich fruit flavors and pushes harvest back to take place in colder temperatures, thereby preserving the grape's natural acids. The outcome is lush fruit with refreshing acidity that provides the beautifully ...
WINE REGION:
Columbia Valley
Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.
WINE REGION
Columbia Valley
Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Hard Cheeses, Dark Chocolate, Figs
Pairs well with…
Hard Cheeses, Dark Chocolate, Figs
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Hard Cheeses, Dark Chocolate, Figs
Pairs well with…
Hard Cheeses, Dark Chocolate, Figs
TASTING NOTES:
Mulberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
On the nose, leafy aromas flutter upwards alongside juicy brambleberry. The soft and heavy palate is saturated with jam-like flavors of raspberry and blackberry. This wine is plump and decadent and would be a delicious partner to a dessert tray filled with dark chocolate and hard cheeses.
TASTING NOTES
Mulberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
On the nose, leafy aromas flutter upwards alongside juicy brambleberry. The soft and heavy palate is saturated with jam-like flavors of raspberry and blackberry. This wine is plump and decadent and would be a delicious partner to a dessert tray filled with dark chocolate and hard cheeses.
AWARDS:
Calchas
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
AWARDS
Calchas
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Calchas
Calchas is an ancient name from Greek mythology with the etymological meaning of "the dark one." This is best interpreted as having a sense of pondering. Calchas, who was also portrayed as a skilled augur, was able to see the future by watching the behavior of birds and hence the skies. This is quite a fitting name for our opulent reds from Washington's premier wine regions. These thought-provoking wines demand a moment of reflection to appreciate each layer of nuance and depth.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Calchas
Calchas is an ancient name from Greek mythology with the etymological meaning of "the dark one." This is best interpreted as having a sense of pondering. Calchas, who was also portrayed as a skilled augur, was able to see the future by watching the behavior of birds and hence the skies. This is quite a fitting name for our opulent reds from Washington's premier wine regions. These thought-provoking wines demand a moment of reflection to appreciate each layer of nuance and depth.