Description

Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon

Subsoil is located in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington state. Winemaker Jeremy Santo has constructed 3 different wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend and a Chardonnay. Horse Heaven Hills is located in the southeastern reach of Washington and is characterized as one of the warmer AVAs in the region with loamy soils and a high temperature diurnal shift. The fruit produced from Horse Heaven Hills is concentrated and rich while it retains fresh acidity thanks to the cool evenings.

The grapes were double sorted, first in the vineyard with the selective harvest on Pellenc harvesters, then again at the winery on the sorting table. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole-berry as possible. Individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannins.

Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon ages 12 months in a combination of French & American oak with about 35% new oak and 65% neutral. This wine opens up with aromas of ripe black fruit. The Merlot and Syrah in the blend bring great texture and weight. Flavors of warm baking spices envelope the fruit, adding depth and complexity. The voluminous fruit carries through into the finish. Powdery tannins give structure to the wine while maintaining an elegant, balanced mouth feel. This wine shows great expression of the terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills.

Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep purple
• AROMA: Ripe black fruit and spice
• TASTE: Voluminous ripe blackberries and currant mingle with notes of warm baking spices
• FINISH: Elegant and balanced
• ABV: 14.5%