Ripe and concentrated, with enticing aromas of dark black fruit and a delicate core of cedar. On the palate, flavorful layers of black cherry, cassis and juicy plum mingle with refined tannins to create a textured, concentrated impression. This is a classic Washington Cab, true to its varietal character and with a finish that lasts.

Like previous vintages of this wine, winemaker Mike Januik relies on Novelty Hill’s estate vineyard Stillwater Creek on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills to build the base for the wine, then blends in layered complexity by using grapes from a small selection of top Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope sites to further enhance flavors and mouthfeel.

Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec