World renowned. Washington grown.
2001 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
“The 2001 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon offers lush fruit intensity with a supple, lingering finish. The wine presents an intense ruby color with black cherry, blueberry and cocoa aromatics. Similar flavors are perfectly balanced on the palate.” -Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- Bud break occurred in mid-April, approximately one week later than a typical year.
- The vines thrived during excellent growing conditions in May and early June, and bloom occurred on time (mid-June).
- Above normal temperatures in July and August advanced ripening, and ideal temperatures in September and October (70s to 80s during the day; 40s to 50s during the night) allowed for excellent hang time and flavor maturity.
Vineyards
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Winemaking
- Grapes were destemmed, crushed and inoculated with Premier Cuvée and Pasteur Red yeasts to begin the 6-day fermentation.
- Twice-daily pumpovers during fermentation extracted color and flavors.
- The wine aged 12 months in French and American oak barrels to maintain the bright fruit character and introduce subtle complexity.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.60 g/100ml
- pH: 3.70
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairings
Beef filet, rack of lamb