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2022 Sestina Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

Also available in magnum size (1.5L) here.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"An outstanding rendition of Sestina, with aromas of dark plum, concentrated black currant, graphite, mountain violets, wild blackberry honey, and fresh bay leaf. The palate threads the needle of being lively and palate-coating, with concentrated black and dark red fruits, raspberry vine, deep loam, chocolate torte, and dried thyme. This wine is just starting its journey but has a long life ahead. Decant and enjoy with food now, or try it from 2030-2050.” - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"An outstanding rendition of Sestina, with aromas of dark plum, concentrated black currant, graphite, mountain violets, wild blackberry honey, and fresh bay leaf. The palate threads the needle of being lively and palate-coating, with concentrated black and dark red fruits, raspberry vine, deep loam, chocolate torte, and dried thyme. This wine is just starting its journey but has a long life ahead. Decant and enjoy with food now, or try it from 2030-2050.” - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Wine Details

Wine Specs

Vintage

2022

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Columbia Valley

Harvest Date

AVA: Columbia Valley

Sugar

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

Acid

Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation in combination of concrete and steel tank. Aged 20 months in 48% new French oak barrels. Bottled unfined, unfiltered.

pH

Cases: 488

Aging

Retail: $75

Bottling Date

Vineyards: Red Willow, Bacchus, Dionysus, DuBrul

Alcohol %

14.7

Awards & Accolades

Awards

97 points, Decanter "The Bordeaux blend is where winemaker Chris Peterson shows his skillset, and this 2022 version of Sestina, a Left Bank homage, is no different. The Sestina showcases Washington's top sites, including Red Willow, Bacchus, DuBrul and Dionysus. There is a splendid sophistication in the aromatics, with singed violets, chipped flint, dusty berries and dried mint leaves. The palate, still wound tight, luxuriates in red fruits, with strawberries and cherries lifted by piquant blood orange notes. There's a sophisticated dark element of graphite minerals and smoky salinity. Fine tannin, superb structure and a mocha-tinged finish that is kissed with a green peppercorn. This wine shows a brilliant acidity to balance its depth. Classic and concise, exceptional." - Clive Pursehouse

Vintage Scores

Ratings

2022: 97 - Decanter; 96 - International Wine Report; 96 - Paul Gregutt; 95 - Owen Bargreen; 94-96+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 93 & Cellar Stocker - Northwest Wine Report 2021: 97 - Paul Gregutt; 96 - International Wine Report; 96 - Owen Bargreen; 94 - Jeb Dunnuck; 94 - Vinous; 93 & Cellar Stocker - Northwest Wine Report; 92 - Wine Enthusiast 2020: 96 - International Wine Report; 96 - Wine Advocate; 95 - Decanter; 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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