Blend: 34% Merlot
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Syrah
8% Cabernet Franc
8% Malbec
Total Acidity: 0.57g/100ml
pH: 3.75
Alcohol: 14.5%
Barrel Aging: French and American oak (18 months)
30% new, 70% "neutral"

2008 Horse Heaven HillsRed Wine

“Aromas of licorice, cassis, toast and fresh ground black pepper lead to firm and supple tannins on the palate. This red wine blend presents incredible depth, with layered – yet focused – dark fruit flavors that lead to a finish featuring mineral tones balanced by flavors of fruit and cocoa.” Ray Einberger, Winemaker

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"Les Chevaux" is French for "the horses" - a reference to the wild horses that once roamed this region.

A perfect growing season with full crop yields and restrained sugar levels led to outstanding wines from Washington state’s vineyards in 2008.

Harvest began 10 days later than normal due to cool spring weather and a moderate summer. Hot weather in August provided ideal ripening conditions for grapes across all varietals and harvest was quickly ramped up in order to obtain fruit at the optimum ripeness.

Grapes were crushed at 30% whole-berry to retain the fruit quality.

Fermentation lasted 6-10 days on the skins to extract optimum fruit and structural components.

Various yeasts were used to maintain fruit flavors and complexity.

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Past Vintage Fact Sheets:
2007