Holbrook Winery
Rattlesnake Hills, Washington
An outstanding vintage from Rattlesnakes Hills made even better with age
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Holbrook Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking With excellent flavor concentration, this vintage is a superb candidate for cellaring. For this reason, we focused on preserving natural acidity and tannic structure throughout the winemaking process, as these factors will extend the life of our Cabernet in the bottle. During two weeks of fermentation, we ensured plentiful contact between the juice and skins before allowing the wine to mature in oak, integrating and enhancing each level of flavor and textural nuance.
Vintage 2018 will be remembered as a vintage that is beyond compare in the vineyards of Rattlesnake Hills. Summer offered an abundance of dry days boasting generous sunshine to maintain perfect ripening conditions. The growing season was free from stormy weather, and that luck led us into harvest with a temperate fal ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Holbrook Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.
Winemaking With excellent flavor concentration, this vintage is a superb candidate for cellaring. For this reason, we focused on preserving natural acidity and tannic structure throughout the winemaking process, as these factors will extend the life of our Cabernet in the bottle. During two weeks of fermentation, we ensured plentiful contact between the juice and skins before allowing the wine to mature in oak, integrating and enhancing each level of flavor and textural nuance.
Vintage 2018 will be remembered as a vintage that is beyond compare in the vineyards of Rattlesnake Hills. Summer offered an abundance of dry days boasting generous sunshine to maintain perfect ripening conditions. The growing season was free from stormy weather, and that luck led us into harvest with a temperate fal ...
WINE REGION:
Rattlesnake Hills
A small sub-region in the north of Yakima Valley, Rattlesnake Hills is a relatively new AVA. It has gained recognition for its finely balanced Riesling and Chardonnay and its structured Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The key is its hilly topography, with vineyards sitting at average elevations of 850 feet. The vines here enjoy better sun exposure and improved airflow than those in the valley below, helping the grapes stay healthy through the long growing season. With broad day and night temperature variations, wines from Rattlesnake Hills are increasingly in demand for their elegance.
WINE REGION
Rattlesnake Hills
A small sub-region in the north of Yakima Valley, Rattlesnake Hills is a relatively new AVA. It has gained recognition for its finely balanced Riesling and Chardonnay and its structured Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The key is its hilly topography, with vineyards sitting at average elevations of 850 feet. The vines here enjoy better sun exposure and improved airflow than those in the valley below, helping the grapes stay healthy through the long growing season. With broad day and night temperature variations, wines from Rattlesnake Hills are increasingly in demand for their elegance.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Root Vegetable Gratin
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Root Vegetable Gratin
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Root Vegetable Gratin
Pairs well with…
Lamb Chops, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Root Vegetable Gratin
TASTING NOTES:
Leather
Oak
Black Cherry
Memorable and complex. Aged aromas of leather and toasted oak lead into a full-bodied palate with velvet-like acidity and bold tannins. Dark fruit flavors fall secondary to oak and have progressed from fresh and ripe to rich, stewed black cherries followed by a lingering woody finish.
TASTING NOTES
Leather
Oak
Black Cherry
Memorable and complex. Aged aromas of leather and toasted oak lead into a full-bodied palate with velvet-like acidity and bold tannins. Dark fruit flavors fall secondary to oak and have progressed from fresh and ripe to rich, stewed black cherries followed by a lingering woody finish.
AWARDS:
Holbrook Winery
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
AWARDS
Holbrook Winery
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
