Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA
Vintage Notes
Cool weather delayed bud break by approximately two weeks as the 2023 growing season began in the Columbia Valley. Early spring brought just enough warming to encourage rapid canopy development, allowing bloom to occur on a normal timeline during the third week of May. The remainder of the season was warm and largely ideal for fruit set and veraison, with one notable heat event in mid-August that, fortunately, had no negative impact on our blocks.
Winemaker Notes
Harvested in the cold pre-dawn hours, the clusters were gently destemmed, sorted, and conveyed to stainless steel tanks for fermentation with select French yeast strains. Following 14 days of maceration, the new wine was drained warm into French oak barrels. The 2023 Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon was bottled after 22 months of barrel aging.
Tasting Notes
Opaque garnet in color, the 2023 Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon showcases exuberant youth and vibrant tension. Complex aromas of ripe red plum, Bing cherry, vanilla, and clove leap from the glass, while darker notes of blackberry and cassis unfold across the palate. Bright acidity and refined elegance are seamlessly balanced by ultra-fine, silky tannins, carrying the wine through a long, lingering finish.
Technical Details
- Blend94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
- WinemakerJosh Phelps
- Alcohol14.1%