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Cabernet      Sauvignon      2017

WINE This Cabernet is robust, yet elegant, with powerful structure. The 2017 vintage is sourced from pristine vineyards in Washington State’s Wahluke Slope. On the nose, the wine offers aromas of sunbaked earth and lots of ripe berry fruit. The texture is smooth and round, with lasting flavors of rhubarb, black plum, and a touch of cedar from 20% new French oak. The finish goes on and on with outstanding acidity to balance the tannin structure.

VINEYARD Wahluke slope Vineyard is a relatively warm site that is fantastic for producing Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet from this vineyard is notable for black cherry and cassis aromas and flavors. The major distinguishing feature of the Wahluke Slope is its uniformity in aspect, soil type, and climate. The entire appellation lies on a broad, south-facing slope with a constant, gentle grade that allows for perfect drainage. It’s uniquely situated so that its microclimate creates vines that are safer from frost and its higher elevation (~1150ft) experiences more wind in the vineyard which results in smaller clusters with high concentration.

VINTAGE The 2017 growing season started out cool and wet which resulted in a late bud break. Late bud break and consistent average temperatures in the early part of summer allowed for a luxurious amount of hang time but a significant amount of heat in the late summer meant that fruit ripened successfully and was able to retain high acids but sugars didn’t rage out of control. Overall quality was very high and freshness and complexity abound.

ART The label is a replica of a mural by artist John Sarkis with Urban Artworks located at the intersection of Pine Street and Summit Avenue in Seattle. This local non-profit brings talented artists from around the globe together with underserved youth groups to create epic street art and beautify the city they love. We proudly donate $1.00 per case to Urban Artworks. John Sarkis was born in San Fransisco, CA. In 1994, his family relocated to the Seattle area. Sarkis began painting at an early age, influenced by his older brother who painted graffiti. As a young artist, Sarkis’ artwork became his choice language to express his life experiences and interactions with his environment. Find him on
Instagram @johnsarkiss.

COMPOSITION: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

APPELLATION: Columbia Valley, Washington

VIEW TRADE MATERIALS

90    points

"Attractive, fresh nose with cedary oak, vanilla and red to darker berries on offer here. The palate has a very approachable feel with bright red-fruit flavors and an easygoing tannin style."
Score on the Disruption 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, April 2019

89     points

"All of the fruit for this wine comes from the Wahluke Slope. Slightly reductive aromas of gun smoke are followed by notes of graphite, black currant and green pepper. The palate is full of black fruit flavors with a firm but not unyielding sense of structure. The balance is impressive at this price."
Score on the Disruption 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

90     points

"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot and the rest Merlot and Malbec) offers purity and finesse, as well as notions of black currants, spring flowers, violets and underbrush. It is medium-bodied, nicely balanced and straight-up delicious. This cuvee is sourced mostly from the Wahluke Slope and is a smoking value!"
Score on the 2014 Disruption Cabernet Sauvignon ​

ART

The label is a replica of a mural by artist John Sarkis with Urban Artworks located at the intersection of Pine Street and Summit Avenue in Seattle. This local non-profit brings talented artists from around the globe together with underserved youth groups to create epic street art and beautify the city they love.