Grapesmith and Crusher

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Viti/Vini All vines are sustainably farmed and planted on original rootstock. Yields are kept low. The Wahluke Slope fruit went through primary and secondary fermentation in neutral barrels. The minority portion of the blend was pressed into 100% New American Oak barrels through MLF. Both portions of the blend matured for approximately 13 months in barrel on lees. The barrels were periodically topped up but not racked, allowing more lees contact to improve the mouth feel. Producer Our partner for Grapesmith & Crusher Cabernet is a multi-generational family and is a pioneer in the region. The family is responsible for helping to establish two top AVAs: Ancient Lakes and Wahluke Slope. They own several responsibly farmed sites across the Columbia Valley region that amount to almost 2,000 acres of vineyard land. Fruit for the white and rose harks from the cooler, higher elevation (just under 1500 feet) Ancient Lakes. The aim is freshness and highly expressive minerality. Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is mainly from the warmer Wahluke Slope. Though warm, Washington enjoys the benefit of extreme diurnal temperatures. This aids in complex flavor development from a longer, slower, growing season, as well retaining a higher level of freshness, one of the hallmarks of Washington State Cabernet. Winemaker: Laurent Montalieu, Kendall Mix Producer: Grapesmith & Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon Country: USA Region: Columbia Valley, Washington Type: Red Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Farming: Sustainable Age of Vines: Planted 2000 Production: 24,000 bottles Soil: Wind-blown sand, clay, silt, rock Vegan