Oak Knoll Winery - Wines - 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley

VINEYARD:
Desert Wind is a 540 acre vineyard located in a very dry region of the Columbia Gorge. Situated east of the Cascade Range, the site is assaulted with extreme weather. Specifically, the source for this varietal is the Wahluke Slope, abutting the Saddle Mountains. Long hours of sun exposure and temperatures reaching above 100 degrees in summer and dipping to 14 degrees in winter. Rainfall here is scarce at only 7-8” per year. The soil is rocky and shallow, with great drainage.

TASTING NOTES:
The Oak Knoll 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon’s velvety nose displays cherry, plum and dark cocoa upon first whiff. Worn leather and brambleberry aromas entice your senses in this earthy and jammy wine. Rich vanilla, oak and toast complete the intricate bouquet. A smooth, gorgeous palate features rich balanced flavors that follow the nose. Additional anise and soft tannins are demonstrated mid-palate, with subtle spice and a long jammy finish. Drink now and for the next 3-5 years.

Suggested Retail: $28.00

FERMENTATION:
70% of the blend had skin time of 0-7 days, 30% for 8-14 days.

MALO-LACTIC:
100%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:
.12

OAK AGING:
100% French oak for 18 months

TOTAL ACIDITY:
.6 g/100m

PH:
3.87

ALCOHOL %:
14% by vol.

PRODUCTION:
235 cases

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley