Calchas
Columbia Valley, United States
Enjoy a delectable dance of dark fruit
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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 balanced groundwork for the wine. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
Wine Region

Columbia Valley
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Hard Cheeses, Dark Chocolate, Figs
Body 3 Acidity 1Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 4Tannin 2
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 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington: Cabernet Sauvignon
3 TOTAL AWARDS
- Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Points 86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
- Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition