Klipsun Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
In the spring of 2017, the Terlato family purchased the renowned Klipsun Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. Two years later, after significant investments in the property, they presented the inaugural vintage of Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet, under the newly created Klipsun brand. Planted in 1984, Klipsun Vineyards is known for its powerful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
On the nose, dried cranberry, plum and fresh berry intertwined with spice and aromatic dry herbs. On the palate, rich blackberry and dark red fruits, nuances of wild sage, cocoa spice and toasty oak. Luxuriously raw yet refined with dusty tannins. Drinks wonderfully now but age 10 years to experience more nuanced savory fruit expression.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Syrah, 1% Malbec |
| Appellation | Red Mountain |
| Vineyard | Klipsun Vineyard |
| Designation | AVA |
| Aging | 14 months French Oak, 50% New |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
The 2022 growing season in Red Mountain was characterized by a cold and wet spring, a brief but hot summer, and a warm fall. The 2022 growing season resulted in expressive high quality wines with high yields. This vintage marks the first to feature Cabernet from our newest vineyard block, planted with our preferred Cabernet clone, FPS-4, sourced from Terlato Family vineyards in Napa.
