Vanilla spice and ripe cherries on the finish

This is a classic vintage

There was no battonage keeping the wines quite tight even though they went through malolactic fermentation on their own

Founded by Ernesto Catena

Structured with depth and control

Chemistry Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 French Colombard Vanilla spice and ripe cherriesOodles of purple berries, spice box, hints of cedar. Palate is expressive yet smooth and balanced with cassis, spice and roasted espresso. A project of Stoller Family Wines, this is technically a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon (the minimum to label as Cabernet) and 25% Merlot, almost all from the McNary Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills AVA. The vineyard is a cooler site, overlooking the Columbia River. Aged in new oak and stainless steel tanks for