Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine
Most of the fruit for DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from The Cliffs, our estate vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. The Cliffs is planted high atop dramatic basalt bluffs overlooking the Columbia River—this unique location helps moderate temperatures throughout the growing season. Sandy loam soils provide excellent water drainage, creating stress on the vines that is critical for quality wine grape growing.
Cabernet Sauvignon from The Cliffs offers a balanced tannin structure and classic characteristics of red fruit and savory herbs accented by cedar and baking spices. Merlot from The Cliffs and Syrah from our estate Beverly Vineyard are added in small amounts to round out this blend with flavors of black plum, cocoa, kirsch liquor and savory spice.
After pressing, a portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon was left on the skins for nine months to encourage color extraction and depth of aroma and flavor development. The wine is fermented and aged primarily in concrete tanks to create a core of pure, fresh fruit. The blend was aged for eight months in French oak barrels, adding layers of vanilla and baking spice.
Pairings
Enjoy DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon with a warming beef cognac stew, burgers topped with bleu cheese, braised lamb shoulder, or herbed mushroom pot pie.
The Wine
Most of the fruit for DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from The Cliffs, our estate vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. The Cliffs is planted high atop dramatic basalt bluffs overlooking the Columbia River—this unique location helps moderate temperatures throughout the growing season. Sandy loam soils provide excellent water drainage, creating stress on the vines that is critical for quality wine grape growing.
Cabernet Sauvignon from The Cliffs offers a balanced tannin structure and classic characteristics of red fruit and savory herbs accented by cedar and baking spices. Merlot from The Cliffs and Syrah from our estate Beverly Vineyard are added in small amounts to round out this blend with flavors of black plum, cocoa, kirsch liquor and savory spice.
After pressing, a portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon was left on the skins for nine months to encourage color extraction and depth of aroma and flavor development. The wine is fermented and aged primarily in concrete tanks to create a core of pure, fresh fruit. The blend was aged for eight months in French oak barrels, adding layers of vanilla and baking spice.
Pairings
Enjoy DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon with a warming beef cognac stew, burgers topped with bleu cheese, braised lamb shoulder, or herbed mushroom pot pie.
The Wine
Most of the fruit for DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from The Cliffs, our estate vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills. The Cliffs is planted high atop dramatic basalt bluffs overlooking the Columbia River—this unique location helps moderate temperatures throughout the growing season. Sandy loam soils provide excellent water drainage, creating stress on the vines that is critical for quality wine grape growing.
Cabernet Sauvignon from The Cliffs offers a balanced tannin structure and classic characteristics of red fruit and savory herbs accented by cedar and baking spices. Merlot from The Cliffs and Syrah from our estate Beverly Vineyard are added in small amounts to round out this blend with flavors of black plum, cocoa, kirsch liquor and savory spice.
After pressing, a portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon was left on the skins for nine months to encourage color extraction and depth of aroma and flavor development. The wine is fermented and aged primarily in concrete tanks to create a core of pure, fresh fruit. The blend was aged for eight months in French oak barrels, adding layers of vanilla and baking spice.
Pairings
Enjoy DarkRock Cabernet Sauvignon with a warming beef cognac stew, burgers topped with bleu cheese, braised lamb shoulder, or herbed mushroom pot pie.