Klipsun Vineyard - Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2016

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Klipsun Vineyard Description

In 2016, the Terlato family purchased the renowned Klipsun Vineyard. Originally planted in 1984, Klipsun Vineyards is widely known for its powerful and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. From its inception, grapes from Klipsun Vineyard have been purchased by an elite group of Washington wineries including Quilceda Creek, Seven Hills, Col Solare, Betz Family and others. This month the Terlato’s released the inaugural vintage (2016) of Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet, under the newly created Klipsun brand.

Jeb Dunnuck: 96 Points

"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is brilliant stuff and comes from the Klipsun Vineyard on Red Mountain. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Syrah, aged 20 months in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by powerful notes of currants, graphite, toasted spices, and scorched earth. These give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet beautifully balanced Cabernet that has fine tannins, terrific purity of fruit, and a great finish. It needs 2-3 years of bottle age but is a 20+ year wine."-Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous: 93 Points

Dark ruby-red. A wild, musky hint of reduction to the aromas of cassis, black raspberry, boysenberry and game; today the wine's tiny Syrah component is obvious. Boasts lovely rich, deep dark berry fruit complicated by a note of cedary cigar box and complemented by sweet oak. Dense, broad and smooth in the mouth, but a surprisingly serious spine of acidity and building, dusty tannins call for some cellaring. Finishes with excellent grip and length and subtle violet lift. This topnotch Red Mountain vineyard was purchased by the Terlato family in 2016, and this impressive first release under the new owners was made by Doug Fletcher, who has nicely managed this vineyard's normally assertive tannins. (14.5% alcohol; aged for 20 months in mostly medium-toast new French oak) (Drink between 2022-2032)