2016 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

Klipsun Vineyard · Red Mountain

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot – Klipsun Vineyard

Winemaker's Comments

One of the most celebrated vineyards on Red Mountain, Klipsun was named “One of the Top 25 Vineyards in the World” by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2003. Located on the southwest slope of Red Mountain, its dry and warm environment is ideal for Bordeaux varietals. Originally planted in 1984, the vineyard now includes more than 120 acres of vines.

Tasting Notes

Made with fruit from distinguished old blocks of the acclaimed Klipsun Vineyard, this robust structured Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend shows cigar box aromatics that build into rich flavors of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, coffee, and leather. A fine-grained tannin structure balances a strong finish that showcases a wine that will continue to age beautifully in the bottle.

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Klipsun Vineyard

Klipsun Vineyard is one of the most celebrated vineyards on Red Mountain.

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Klipsun Vineyard, one of the most celebrated vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA, was named “One of the Top 25 Vineyards in the World” by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2003. Klipsun roughly translates to “sunset” in the Chinook language. Located on the southwest slope of Red Mountain, its dry and warm environment are ideal for Bordeaux varietals. The oldest vines were planted in 1984 and now the vineyard includes over 120 acres of vines. L’Ecole has been purchasing grapes from Klipsun since 1998, including old-vine Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon. Julia Koch is the vineyard manager and viticulturist. She works closely with us in managing our different blocks of fruit for the highest quality possible.

Year planted: 1984

Acres: 120

AVA: Red Mountain

Grapes produced: Old-Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Old-Vine Semillon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc

Soils: Sandy loam and gravel with high alkalinity and rich calcium carbonate content

Weather: WA State’s warmest growing region