VINTAGE NOTES

2021 was a very warm growing season which resulted in intensely concentrated flavors in

the wines.

Our typical cool nights during harvest helped us retain the wonderful natural acidity

Washington is known for.

The 2021 season produced red wines dark in color and dense in concentration and white

wines with varietal character and bright vibrancy.

VINEYARD NOTES

Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive

just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.

Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense

aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.

Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of

vine growth.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Grapes were destemmed and sorted using cutting edge technology to gently handle fruit,

allowing for more pure, concentrated fruit expression.

Gentle pumpovers were used to extract optimal flavor and color and minimize harsh

tannins.

Aged for 24 months in 68% neutral oak, 19% new America oak and 13% new French oak.

TASTING NOTES

The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy ‘New World’ style of Cabernet

Sauvignon. This premier Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a lush texture and concentrated flavors

of blackberry and black cherry.

- Brian Mackey, Winemaker