TASTING NOTES
“The 2009 Druthers Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and assertive wine that exhibits intense dark fruit aromas and flavors. We blended Druthers to be a powerful wine with layers of complexity. On the palate, there is incredible fruit concentration and robust, yet balanced tannins that linger on the finish”

• VINTAGE
  
• The 2009 growing season was ideal with dry, warm weather and lots of sunshine.
• The season started a week late in blooming, but caught up as the perfect ripening weather lasted through September.
• The weather was not too hot, which allowed grapes to retain their natural acidity.
  

• VINEYARDS
• Over half of the fruit was sourced from Cold Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Valley.
• Planted in 1973, the south-facing Cold Creek Vineyard is a warm, dry site with high heat accumulation.
• The low yielding old vines produce small clusters and small berries, resulting in intense varietal flavors and deep color.
• The remaining fruit was sourced from Elephant Mountain Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA. Fruit from this region are known for providing rich, full structure to wines.
  

• WINEMAKING
• Ripe grapes were destemmed and underwent a slow and gentle fermentation in efforts to maximize the rich extract without introducing any harsh tannins.
• Daily gentle pumpovers were used to extract optimal flavor and color and minimize harsh tannins. The pumpovers can vary by block, tank and day of fermentation. Every ferment is tasted every day to evaluate the evolution of the tannins, modify extraction techniques and find the right moment to drain the wine off of its skins.
• The wine was unfined and unfiltered.
  
• Aged in 100% New French oak for 20 months. The barrels for this wine were specially selected extra fine grain oak.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Foods: Grilled Porterhouse, Prime Rib

TECHNICAL DATA
Total Acidity: 0.53g/100ml
pH: 3.86
Alcohol: 16%
Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Cases Produced: 178