 
 
		2022 Canvasback Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Les Collines Vineyard
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			Taking its name from the French term for “the foothills,” Les Collines Vineyard is recognized as one of Washington’s premier winegrowing sites. Planted in 2001, the vineyard features deep, silty soils and dramatic day and nighttime temperature swings - factors that contribute to the complexity of its wines. Grown on the steep, west-facing slope of a prized high-elevation block, this dark and impressively structured Cabernet Sauvignon offers luxurious layers of blackberry, black cherry and cocoa, underscored by robust mineral-and-earth-driven tannins. 
		
	
					
					 Wine Enthusiast
				91
			James Suckling
				93
			Wine Profile
Production Notes
			Varietal Composition: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec
		Winemaker Notes
			Beautifully rich, dark and distinctive, this single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers a captivating bouquet of blackberry and huckleberry, with intriguing layers of wild mountain fruit and artisanal maraschino cherry that add depth. The wine unfolds with vibrant flavor and a texture that is both decadent and refined, supported by mineral undertones of wet rock, slate and nuances of black tea. Fine-grained tannins lead the way to a luxurious finish that leaves a lasting impression.
		Production
			Beginning with an April snowstorm that delayed budbreak but caused no significant damage, the 2022 vintage was marked by its cool nature. While a cold, wet spring helped to saturate the soils, it also delayed flowering until mid-June. Midsummer was mild and temperate, with temperatures finally raising above 90º F in late June, and only 7 days over 100º F throughout summer. As harvest approached, we benefitted from a perfect stretch of warm, dry weather in the high-70s and low-80s. We began harvesting our Syrah on October 10th and concluded with Cabernet Sauvignon on October 25th. The resulting wines show dynamic depth and complexity, supple tannins and lush, varietal flavors.
		Wine Specs
Wine Specs
			
			
			Vintage
				2022
			Varietal
				Cabernet Sauvignon
			Appellation
				Walla Walla Valley
			Vineyard Designation
			Les Collines Vineyard
		Acid
			0.53 g/100ml
		pH
			3.80
		Aging
			Aged 19 months in 100% French oak 77% new, 23% neutral
		Alcohol %
			14.5
		Wine Enthusiast
				91
			James Suckling
				93
			
