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Powers Champoux Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
£24.99
- You'd expect to pay at least double for equivalent quality Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa or Bordeaux!
- Layer upon layer of rich, dark berry fruit punctuated by hints of cedar, espresso, leather and liquorice. The palate is broad and concentrated, with mouth-coating tannins.
- For a real match made in heaven, look no further than a haunch of venison with blackberry sauce and parsnip purée, or mature hard cheeses.
- ABV: 15.0%
- Vintage: 2018
- Size: 75cl
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Grape Type:
Cabernet Sauvignon -
Washington State
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Wine Category:
Red -
Wine Style:
Full Bodied Reds -
At Its Best:
Now - End 2033 -
Winemaker:
Jose Mendoza
Other classifications
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Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans
Find out more about Powers Champoux Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Find out more about Powers Champoux Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The Wine The Wine
USA
Region:Washington State
Powers Champoux Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a single vineyard wine from within Horse Heaven Hills. In fact, Champoux is regarded as one of the top 10 vineyards of Washington State. Dating back to the 1970s, it was planted mainly with Cabernet by its previous owner, with the specific aim of matching the greatest wines of Bordeaux. Although not certified, it has been farmed using organic principles for over 20 years under the guidance of its current owner Paul Champoux. Paul works closely with wineries to grow fruit to their specifications, resulting in many of Washington's greatest wines. And thanks to Powers close ties to local premium growers like Paul, they were able to harness this top quality fruit for this stunning Reserve wine.
The Winemaker The Winemaker
Jose Mendoza
Powers Winery was founded by Bill Powers in 1982. Today the wines are crafted by long-time winemaker Jose Mendoza to showcase Washington State's diverse microclimates and distinctive vineyards. Powers has deeply rooted long term relationships with select, premium Columbia Valley grape growers, allowing them access to the highest quality fruit to vinify alongside grapes from their own vineyards, to consistently produce compelling wines of uncommon depth and complexity. They are committed to sustainable practices in both winery and vineyard to only produce the smallest possible carbon footprint. In fact, they were the first Washington winery to install solar panels, and their farm vehicles run on their home-produced biodiesel.
"We have been fortunate to work with Champoux Vineyard fruit since 1992 and we believe it is the most intense and one of the most expressive vineyard sites in Washington State. The grapes were harvested from late September to late October with near perfect acidity and fruit flavours. We used the pump-under fermentation process with PDM yeast to enhance the nice richness you would expect from Champoux Vineyard. The wine was then aged for 32 months in 55% new French Oak barrels, 25% in 2nd fill along with the last 20% in neutral French Oak Barrels. Alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% each of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec are also used." - Jose Mendoza, Winemaker.
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