Cuvée Estelle

95 Points, Paul Gregutt Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Cuvée Estelle is a current Cellar Master Club release.

Tasting Notes

Cuvee Estelle is a blend of MERLOT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, and PETIT VERDOT, sourced from the Columbia Valley. It is complex and full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Notes of boysenberry, black currants and raspberry are balanced by light oak vanillin.

Food Pairings

This wine can be paired with grilled meats, roasted duck or enjoyed on its own.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested separately, bunch sorted, de-stemmed and transferred to 1 ton fermenters. Approximately 50% of the ber-ries were left whole and uncrushed. After fermentation, the must was drained of free run juice and the skins were lightly pressed. The wine continued its alcoholic fermentation in French oak until it was dry and then proceeded through Malolactic conversion prior to being racked and returned to barrel. It was left to mature undisturbed for 20 months before being blended and bottled.

Aging Potential

The wine is approachable now and has great aging potential.

Vintage: 2011
AVA: Columbia Valley
Blend: Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25% and Petit Verdot 5%
Release Date: September 2013
Cases Produced: 142
Alcohol Content: 14.3%
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Retail: $50.00