Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ML)

96+ JD

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is brilliant stuff and comes from the Klipsun Vineyard on Red Mountain. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Syrah, aged 20 months in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by powerful notes of currants, graphite, toasted spices, and scorched earth. These give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet beautifully balanced Cabernet that has fine tannins, terrific purity of fruit, and a great finish. It needs 2-3 years of bottle age but is a 20+ year wine. Jeb Dunnuck

Terlato Wine Group has made its first move into Washington state with the purchase of Klipsun Vineyards. Located within the Red Mountain AVA, Klipsun spans 120 acres and is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The purchase price was not disclosed. Klipsun’s vineyards have supplied fruit to numerous Washington wineries, including Quilceda Creek, Seven Hills, Col Solare and Betz Family, among others.

This is the inaugural vintage of Klipsun's famed Red Mountain vineyard fruit.