Cabernet Sauvignon from The Cliffs presents a balanced tannin structure and classic characteristics of red fruit and savory herbs accented by cedar and baking spices. Merlot from The Cliffs is full-bodied with a long mid palate, structured tannins and flavors of black plum married with cocoa. Syrah grown in our estate Beverly Vineyard rounds out the blend. Located in the Columbia Valley, this vineyard is hot, windy, and sandy, and produces wines of concentration and power. The Syrah contributes characteristics indicative of Australian Shiraz, showing kirsch liquor and savory spice notes framed by structured tannins.
After pressing, a portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon was left on the skins for nine months to encour- age color extraction and depth of aroma and flavor development. The wine was fermented and aged primarily in concrete tanks to create a core of pure, fresh fruit. The blend was then transferred to French oak barrels for an additional eight months of aging, to layer in vanilla and baking spice characteristics.