2018 SVS Clifton Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Milbrandt
This exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Clifton Hill Vineyard offers a captivating experience for the senses. Fresh dark fruits like blackberry and black cherry dominate the nose, complemented by enticing notes of nutmeg and baking spices, with a subtle hint of mocha adding depth. On the palate, the wine delivers a big, concentrated mouthfeel, fully supported by a robust tannin and acid structure. The harmonious blend of flavors and the rich, well-balanced profile make this Cabernet Sauvignon a standout choice for connoisseurs seeking elegance and complexity.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Wahluke Slope AVA
Vineyard Designation
Clifton Hill
Harvest Date
September-October 2018
Acid
5.3
pH
3.83
Aging
21 month in new American and French oak barrels
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
blackberry, black cherry, nutmeg, baking spices, and mocha
Awards
Great Northwest Wine - Platinum
Vineyard Notes
Clifton Hill is located on the western end of the Wahluke Slope with a gentle westerly facing slope, rows are oriented east to west. It is one of the warmer sites, and thus earlier ripening site, within the Wahluke Slope AVA.
Production Notes
Aged 21 moths in 60% new American oak and new French oak barrels
Winemaker Notes
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Food Pairing Notes
Tomahawk steak
Production
350 cases
