2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Stillwater Creek Vineyard
The 2005 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard and may be the finest offering from this winery to date. The grapes came from block 40, planted with Clone 8 rootstock and were aged in 75% new French oak for 21 months. We think you’ll find this Cabernet a great testimate to Stillwater Creek and the quality of Washington wines.
This wine starts with a full “engaging” nose of black currant, cassis, licorice and tobacco. The flavors saturate the palate, with cocoa, cherry, currant, and chocolate. The finish has firm tannins and a resistant length that proves this is a special bottle of wine deserving of the label "Reserve". This wine will see its peak in two years and will continue to evolve for the next 10 years.
| Varietals: | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Harvest Date: | October 2005 |
| Harvest Brix: | 25 (average) |
| Titratable Acid: | 0.62 g/100m |
| PH: | 3.61 |
| Barrel Aging: | 21 months |
| Barrel Type: | 100% French Oak |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% |
| Appellation: | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard: | Stillwater Creek |
| Cases Produced: | 150 cases |
| Release Date: | March 2008 |
| Suggested Retail: | $45 |
Stephen Tanzer ~ 90+ points "Full ruby. Dark plum and smoke aromas complicated by game and a medicinal nuance. Tighter and less pliant than the Ausonius but with good, ripe acidity, strong fruit intensity and a more obvious structure. The cocoa and chocolate notes here reminded me of a Napa Valley cabernet. Incidentally, 2005 represents winemaker Boyd's first vinification here."
