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EZYTGR Red Table Wine

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

NOTES
VINEYARD: Certified organic vineyard established in 1983, deep in the Columbia Gorge. The own-rooted vines grow in a thin, top layer of loess, but maintain their life cycle in the 5-6 feet of Pilocene ash that was deposited 7700 years ago after the collapse of Mount Mazama (now known as Crater Lake). The climate is similar to Rioja – 15-20 inches of rainfall is collected in the winter/spring, while the summer growing season is hot, arid, mostly clear skies, with very cool nights. Harvest typically begins in early to mid October.

VINIFICATION: De-stemmed grapes were placed into a stainless steel tank where native fermentation began. Daily remontage was used to maximize fruit aromas while minimizing tannin extraction. After 60% of fermentation was complete, the free run juice was taken and allowed to finish fermentation off the skins. The idea is to enhance the aromatic complexity of the finished wine.