Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Walla Walla Valley, Washington

The 2021 Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon continues to uphold the winery’s tradition of crafting elegant and complex wines that reflect the unique terroir of Walla Walla Valley. This vintage, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, offers a rich and rewarding experience from the moment it's uncorked. The wine's structure and balance, paired with its depth of flavor, ensure immediate pleasure and potential for aging.

Product Details:

• Appellation: Walla Walla Valley, Washington
• Vineyard Sources: 68% Bob Healy (Estate), 17% Flying B (Estate), 9% Seven Hills, 6% Pepper Bridge
• Blend Profile: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec
• Alcohol: 14.8%
• Aging: 22 months in 64% new French oak, 6% Italian concrete tulip, 30% neutral oak
• Bottling Date: July 2023
• Release Date: Fall 2023
• Cases Produced: 2,214

Sensory Description:
This vintage greets the nose with ripe black cherries and perfectly ripe plums, accented by notes of blackberry and native sagebrush. The warmth of the 2021 vintage brings richness and concentration to the wine, with fine-grained tannins that evolve through each sip. Red fruit flavors are enriched by subtle hints of graphite, charcoal, and the influence of great French oak and concrete aging vessels. The finish is long, with a balance of fruit and earthy undertones.

Winemaker's Background:
Drew Bledsoe, a Walla Walla native and former NFL quarterback, found his way back to his roots through winemaking. Together with his winemaking partner Josh McDaniels, Bledsoe Family Winery has become a prominent name in American luxury wines. Their sustainable practices and dedication to crafting wines that reflect the region’s terroir have made Bledsoe Family Winery a standout in Walla Walla. This Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies their commitment to excellence and innovation.

Serving Suggestions:
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled meats such as ribeye or lamb, as well as rich mushroom dishes or aged cheeses. To fully appreciate its complexity, decant the wine for at least 30 minutes and serve at 60-65°F. Enjoy it now, or let it evolve over the next two decades for an even more nuanced experience.