2018 cedar + salmon Red Wine Blend, Walla Walla Valley
Tasting Notes
Sourced from the southeast corner of Washington State, our Walla Walla Red Wine Blend boasts generous flavors of ripe blackberry, plum and dark cherry. Ripe and juicy notes of black currants, cassis and allspice are balanced with smooth tannins and bright acidity. This full-bodied wine with firm structure leads to a lingering finish.
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 growing season weathered a hot, dry summer, but timely rains and cooler temperatures in early fall provided a welcomed balance prior to harvest. These conditions allowed for grapes to ripen slowly and develop mature flavors. After the grapes were harvested, sorted and fermented, the wine was then aged in French oak barrels for 22 months. The blend consists of a number of juicy reds including Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. A small amount of Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah round out the complex blend.
Food Pairings
Pair with rich flavors such as young blue cheeses, oven roasted vegetables and wild mushroom ravioli. The firm structure leads itself well to a variety of meat dishes including lamb sliders, barbecued steak or slow-roasted stews.
Specs
Vintage: 2018
Varietals: 46% Petit Verdot, 24% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petite Sirah
Appellation: 100% Walla Walla Valley
Alcohol: 14.7%
pH: 3.88
Total Acidity: 5.0 g/L
2021 cedar + salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Sourced from high, rolling hills, this vintage was born out of a heat wave, cooling just in time for harvest. Aged in 15% new French and 15% new American oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon (with 8% Malbec and 7% Merlot) shows concentrated power. With tobacco washed blackberry, espresso, and Italian herbs, it is well built, with sturdy tannins. Dark chocolate and bacon fat enter mid-way with a toasted cedar finish.
A cool spring followed by a record shattering heat event in late June led to a small but strong 2021 vintage. Cooler temperatures in September and October allowed for grapes to hang longer on the vine. Flavor maturity was achieved before sugar ripeness, elevating the wine’s natural acidity. After the grapes were harvested, sorted and fermented, the wine was then aged in 15% new French and 15% new American oak until bottling.
Food Pairings
This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect pairing for soft truffle brie, a savory mushroom tart, moussaka, rosemary braised lamb shanks, or a slow cooker beef stew.
Cedar + Salmon wines honor the unique spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Balanced and versatile, these food-friendly wines deliver bright fruit flavors with a well-rounded finish.
Cedar + Salmon celebrates the artistic spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Sourced from family vineyards nestled in under the canopy of ancient forests, our wines are lush and mysterious, brimming with flavorful harmony. Gracing our labels are woodcut prints of cedar and ash trees that evoke the sylvan beauty of the region and the ancient march of time.
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cedar + salmon Mixed Reds
2018 cedar + salmon Red Wine Blend, Walla Walla Valley
Tasting Notes
Winemaker Notes
Food Pairings
Specs
2021 cedar + salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Food Pairings
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
[$300/Case at cedar + salmon
About The Winery
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Monday, Oct 19 - Thursday, Oct 22