{"product_id":"barnard-griffin-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-2019-750ml","title":"Barnard Griffin - Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ecabernet sauvignonc o l u m b i a v a l l e y | v i n t a g e 2 0 2 3\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes —\u003cbr\u003eRich, dense and\u003cbr\u003econcentrated with\u003cbr\u003eamazing purity of flavor.\u003cbr\u003eDusty plum, black\u003cbr\u003echerry and mineral with\u003cbr\u003ehints of menthol and\u003cbr\u003ebittersweet chocolate.\u003cbr\u003eWell-integrated\u003cbr\u003eoak-spice accents take\u003cbr\u003ethe back seat to the\u003cbr\u003eamazing fruit.\u003cbr\u003eTech Notes —\u003cbr\u003eVineyard Selection\u003cbr\u003eBlack Rock Vineyard ¦ Yakima Valley\u003cbr\u003eDionysus Vineyard ¦ White bluffs\u003cbr\u003eCrawford Vineyard ¦ Yakima Valley\u003cbr\u003eBlend winemaking\u003cbr\u003e80% Cabernet Sauvignon pH - 3.85\u003cbr\u003e10% Merlot TA - .67\u003cbr\u003e4% Syrah RS - \u0026lt;1g\/l\u003cbr\u003e4% Petite Sirah full ml\u003cbr\u003e2% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003efermentation\u003cbr\u003ePumpovers two times daily, pressed at 1-3%\u003cbr\u003esugar; peak fermentation temperature 85˚F\u003cbr\u003efinishing\u003cbr\u003e15% -\u003cbr\u003e20 months (barrique) 10% 1 yr French oak\u003cbr\u003e90% neutral\u003cbr\u003e85% -\u003cbr\u003e20 months (oak tanks)\u003cbr\u003e6700 cases produced\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon at Barnard Griffin —\u003cbr\u003eThe amazing complexity of this Cabernet is explained partly by the blending\u003cbr\u003eof other French varieties which make up a background chorus of flavor.\u003cbr\u003eVintage 2023 —\u003cbr\u003e2023 was about as seamless and normal as a farmer can expect in a quickly\u003cbr\u003echanging global climate. Harvest was barreling down on us mid-August wheth-\u003cbr\u003eer we were ready for it, or not. An early but moderate spring, followed by the\u003cbr\u003eColumbia Valley’s obligatory scorching 2 week stretch had fruit development in\u003cbr\u003eprime shape come August. Winemakers love a short sleeve and light denim\u003cbr\u003eharvest (at least these ones do) and that’s exactly what we got.\u003cbr\u003eWe wrapped up on October 21st, well before any threats of winter. We saw reds\u003cbr\u003ewith high fruit concentration and great color with full tannin development\u003cbr\u003ewhile the whites came in with steady acid and enhanced fruit definition. Fruit\u003cbr\u003echaracter is going to be the name of the game for our 2023 varieties. Expect to\u003cbr\u003esee another set of well-balanced, varietally specific wines coming out of our\u003cbr\u003ecorner of the Columbia Valley.\u003cbr\u003eRob Griffin\u003cbr\u003eFounding Winemaker Megan Hughes\u003cbr\u003e2nd Generation\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003equa l i t y • c on s i s t e nc y • c h a r ac t e r | 4 0 y e a r s i n wa s h i ngton w i n e | fa m i ly- ow n e d a n d op e r at e d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnard Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975537037536,"sku":"100758","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/barnard-griffin-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley_1_74304bd3-eb9b-465d-87b8-64c4d407f7c4.jpg?v=1663883155","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/barnard-griffin-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}