this elegant effort is 46% cab sauvignon, 36% merlot and 18% cab franc; still wrapped up tight and showing tart cassis and berry fruit. there is a lot of the classic ciel minerality underlying the fruit, with hard tannins and lightly peppery herbal details. at just 14.1% alcohol, this is a classic example of how washington brings bright new world fruit and terroir to a style that retains the elegance of the old world.
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine