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2020 Sestina Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

Left Bank Bordeaux-style Blend

The Sestina is a type of poem with an ancient structure within which new ideas can flourish. Our Sestina blend has the same goal: Old World Bordeaux varietals chosen from great vineyards, and treated in a traditional fashion, yielding a modern vision of Washington’s finest terroirs.

Sean P. Sullivan's Northwest Wine Report "Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2023"

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"The nose on this wine is classic Sestina, with black currant cordial, Damson plum, dark chocolate torte, licorice pastille, bay leaf, and hints of wet river stones. Deep and impactful on the palate, where the dark blue and black fruits are carried by notes of sweet herbs, dark chocolate, bee pollen, and graphite notes. While this is showing great now, Sestina is designed to age very well. Drink 2025-2045.” - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"The nose on this wine is classic Sestina, with black currant cordial, Damson plum, dark chocolate torte, licorice pastille, bay leaf, and hints of wet river stones. Deep and impactful on the palate, where the dark blue and black fruits are carried by notes of sweet herbs, dark chocolate, bee pollen, and graphite notes. While this is showing great now, Sestina is designed to age very well. Drink 2025-2045.” - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Wine Details

Wine Specs

Vintage

2020

Varietal

Bordeaux Style Red Blend

Appellation

Columbia Valley

Harvest Date

AVA: Columbia Valley

Sugar

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc

Acid

Winemaking: Native yeast, 60% concrete fermentation. Aged 21 months in 50% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

pH

Cases: 388

Aging

Retail: $190

Bottling Date

Vineyards: Dionysus, Red Willow, Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon; Red Willow Merlot; Bacchus Cabernet Franc

Alcohol %

14.8

Awards & Accolades

Awards

96, Wine Advocate "Made from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Sestina immediately commands attention with its impressive volume and precision as it erupts in a symphony of freshness and focus, offering captivating notes of red and purple flowers, graphite, dark cherry and spiced plum skin. Possessing a full-bodied palate, the wine reveals hidden depths, with dusty blackberry and dusty dark plum dancing alongside flavors of spiced cherry compote. Sestina's balanced structure showcases lifting tannins and succulent acidity, culminating in a fine, long finish. This wine was made using native yeast and was fermented 60% in concrete. Aged for 21 months in 50% new French oak, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its purity and earning a resounding "Bravo" for its excellence. It is my top pick from the range." - Anthony Mueller

Vintage Scores

Ratings

2020: 96 - Wine Advocate; 96 - International Wine Report; 95 - Decanter; 95 & Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast; 94 & Cellar Stocker - Northwest Wine Report; 94 - Jeb Dunnuck; 93 - James Suckling 2019: 95 - James Suckling; 95 - Owen Bargreen; 93 & Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast 2018: 96+, Top 100 Wines of 2021 - Jeb Dunnuck 2017: 95, Top 100 Wines of 2020 - Jeb Dunnuck; 93 - Vinous 2016: 95+, Top 100 Red Wines of 2019 - Jeb Dunnuck; 94 - James Suckling; Vinous - 93+ 2015: 96 - Wine Advocate; 95+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 94 - James Suckling; 93 - Vinous; 93 & Top Cellar Selections of 2018 - Wine Enthusiast 2014: 95 - Wine Advocate; 93 - Vinous 2013: 93 - Wine Advocate; 93 - Wine Enthusiast; 92 - Vinous 2012: 95 - Wine Advocate; 93+ - Vinous; 93 - Wine Enthusiast 2011: 93+ - Wine Advocate; 93 - Wine Spectator; 92+ - Tanzer 2010: 93 - Wine Advocate; 93 - Tanzer; 93 - Wine Enthusiast

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