Long Shadows Feather Cab 2021: Napa Meets Washington 🍷
The Juice:
- 100% Columbia Valley Cab
- Just 3,849 cases made
- Originally Randy Dunn's baby, now Gilles Nicault's masterpiece
Vineyard Story: Three Washington sweet spots come together:
- Weinbau (Wahluke Slope) = backbone & texture
- Dionysus (White Bluffs) = dark fruit bomb
- Horse Heaven Hills = silk & earth vibes
Tech Specs:
- Alcohol: 14.9%
- pH: 3.92
- TA: 0.37g/100ml
- 22 months in French oak (85% new)
2021's Drama:
- Started with a crazy heat wave
- Ended with perfect warm days/cool nights
- Low yields + extra hang time = concentrated goodness
In Your Glass: Deep and brooding color with black fruits for days. Getting some dried rosemary, plum, and spicy oak action. The palate? Think lush fruit meets serious structure, with a finish that won't quit.
Winemaking Moves:
- Hand-picked at peak ripeness
- Small batch fermentation
- Serious pump-over regime for color and structure
- Gentle touch near the end for those silky tannins
Fun Fact: This is what happens when Washington terroir meets Napa Valley wisdom! 🍇
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