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Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

95
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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Washington
Sub-Appellation
Red Mountain
Alcohol
14.1%

Overview

In the spring of 2017, the Terlato family purchased the renowned Klipsun Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. Two years later, after significant investments in the property, they presented the inaugural vintage of Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet, under the newly created Klipsun brand. Planted in 1984, Klipsun Vineyards is known for its powerful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Cabernet Sauvignon is very complex, with rich overtones of dark berry fruit and attractive mulberry and olallieberry aromas. The Merlot shows its characteristic bright fruit with a lovely, mouth filling mid-palate richness. We chose to blend in 7% Merlot this year, to balance the brightness of the Merlot with the berry fruit aromas of the Cabernet. We traditionally add some of Klipsun’s amazing Syrah to add spice and earthiness and 2018 was no exception. The 7% Syrah adds just the right amount of complexity and doesn’t get in the way of the beautiful Cabernet.

Aging

20 months in 100% new French oak, 14 months in bottle

Fermentation

Small stainless steel tanks. Some with open tops to allow for punching down and others with a closed top that were pumped over.

Winemaker

Doug Fletcher

Tasting Notes

Style

Complex, Elegant, Rich, Smooth, Structured

Flavor

Berry, Blackberry, Sage, Oak, Earth, Spice

Aroma

Fruit aroma of blackberry, mulberry and boysenberry, interlaced with a spicy oak note. As the wine ages in the bottle the oak & fruit aromas will meld into a complex medley of cedar and cigar box.

Taste

Rich blackberry and a hint of wild sage normally found. Pleasant acidity and a rich, balanced mouthfeel followed by a well-developed mid palate. The result is a tannin structure that is evident but seamless. The finish is smooth and lingering.

Wine Ratings

95

Wine Advocate10/2022

Blended with 7% Merlot and 7% Syrah, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain starts with a bold, generous and dark-fruited nose with a rich and robust expression that boasts a seductive oaky essence. Full-bodied, the palate is still tight and will benefit from additional aging in bottle, yet I can see it has good bones now that will allow it to age gracefully for about two decades. Gobs of dark red and black fruits sway with a delightful mineral tension before concluding with a long, winding and spicy finish. The wine rested for 20 months in all new French oak before being bottled and left to rest for more than a year prior to release. 7,000 bottles made.