2021
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Selection
$65.00 Retail
$55.25 Member
A bold yet refined expression of Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Winemaker Selection offers layers of dark fruit, complex spice, and structured tannins. This vintage delivers purity, elegance, and a long, spiced finishperfect for both aging and early enjoyment.
- BLEND
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- APPELLATION
- Royal Slope
- VINEYARD
- VINTAGE NOTES
- The 2021 growing season began with an early bud break following a dry winter and warm spring. While cold nights early in the season posed a frost risk, the summer brought intense heat, with late June temperatures soaring to 110118F for nearly three weeks. A smaller-than-usual crop led to concentrated flavors and firm structure. Though color intensity was slightly lower than previous vintages, Washingtons naturally high anthocyanin levels ensured well-structured, deeply flavored wines with excellent aging potential.
- WINEMAKING NOTES
- TASTING NOTES
- Brooding aromas of blackberry, currants, crème de cassis, and plum skin unfold alongside hints of desert sage, dried juniper berry, and vanilla bean. A touch of air reveals a subtle sweetness that balances the dark fruit complexity. The palate is mid-weight yet dense, with fine-grained tannins and a spice-inflected finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine showcases purity, elegance, and depth.
- ALCOHOL
- 14.1%