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3 Total Awards
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1 Silver Medals
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2 Bronze Medals
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2017 Cabernet – Merlot – Petite Sirah

Calchas

Rattlesnake Hills, United States

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A thought-provoking blend of savory flavors and lavish textures

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About This Wine


Calchas

Cabernet – Merlot – Petite Sirah

Our Red Blend from Calchas is certainly not an everyday wine. With layers of rich flavor, dense textures, and complex aging characteristics, this sumptuous wine deserves a moment of contemplation. Although this is a well-known Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petite Sirah, tertiary characteristics dominate its flavor profile. Bright fruit fades away to reveal the nuance and seduction brought forth by oak maturation. The small region of Rattlesnake Hills is home to only a handful of wineries. Here, hardy red grape varieties take advantage of the region’s notably warm climate, ripening slowly under ample sunshine while surrounding hillsides provide protection from chilling polar winds. This results in concentrated wines that make ideal candidates for extended aging. Our blend is an extraordinary example of this styling and is well-worthy of a special occasion or memorable meal. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Calchas 2017 Varietal Blend Rattlesnake Hills, Washington

Wine Region


Rattlesnake Hills

A small sub-region in the north of Yakima Valley, Rattlesnake Hills is a relatively new AVA. It has gained recognition for its finely balanced Riesling and Chardonnay and its structured Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The key is its hilly topography, with vineyards sitting at average elevations of 850 feet. The vines here enjoy better sun exposure and improved airflow than those in the valley below, helping the grapes stay healthy through the long growing season. With broad day and night temperature variations, wines from Rattlesnake Hills are increasingly in demand for their elegance.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Aged Cheese, Wild Game, Dry-Aged Steak

Body 3 Acidity 1Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 4

Tasting Notes


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The longer this wine is in your glass, the more it will reveal. Aromas of spicy clove, leather, and dried herbs greet you on the nose. Plush textures coat your palate with each sip, unveiling coconut, nutmeg, and whiskey-like flavors supported by gallant tannins and a full body.

Awards


Calchas 2017 Varietal Blend Rattlesnake Hills, Washington: Cabernet – Merlot – Petite Sirah

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Bronze Medal, 2022 New Orleans Food & Wine Experience
  • Silver Medal, 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Calchas 2017 Varietal Blend Rattlesnake Hills, Washington