FORCE MAJEURE Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 'Collaboration V' 2012

The wine shows some of the wonderful vegetal character of this vineyard. The Cabernet, made by winemaker Chris Gorman, begins with aromas of sandalwood, black olive, sage and blackberry. Needing more than an hour decant, this is still needing a ton of time for the fruit to integrate. There are light fruit flavors of blackberry, black olive, anise and milk chocolate. Give this one more than a year before opening. There is a wonderful Bordelaise quality to the winemaking here and the terroir of Ciel du Cheval shows through. (Best 2018-2028) - January, 2015 (OB)


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Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: January, 2015 
  • Producer: Force Majeure
  • Vintage: 2012
  • Release Price: $90
  • Drinking Window: 2018-2028
  • Country: United States
  • Region: Washington
  • Appellation: Red Mountain
  • Importer: NA

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