{"product_id":"2023-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley","title":"2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eKonnowac Vineyard is one of the few certified organic sites in Washington, and the Cab vines are pushing thirty years old. That kind of age means small berries, small yields, and the kind of concentration you can't fake. Maureen and I take fruit from the highest-elevation block — 1,000 feet up in the Rattlesnake Hills — where cold nights hold the natural acidity and the daytime sun does the ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not the Cab you're used to. We ferment 100% whole cluster for 45 days on the skins, native yeast only, then age it for eighteen months split between 2,000-liter oval oak casks and neutral French barrels. The big format means oxygen comes in slowly and oak flavor stays out — the wine just gets rounder and more itself. No fining, no filtration, minimal sulfur. Drink it tonight or put it down for ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby with bright clarity. Black cherry, cassis, subtle cedar, and baking spice on the nose. Structured with fine tannins, balanced acidity, plum, dark berry, and gentle earthy undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled or roasted red meats, braised lamb, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes. Serve slightly below room temperature (60–65°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattlesnake Hills, Columbia Valley, WA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Konnowac (30-year-old vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 ft, sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-day whole cluster, native yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in 2,000L oval casks + neutral French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole cluster · native yeast · no fining · no filtration · minimal SO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swick Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46764650725620,"sku":"SWCS23","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/9774\/3528\/files\/2023-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-1.jpg?v=1778615379","url":"https:\/\/swickwines.com\/products\/2023-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley","provider":"Swick Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}