DeLille Cellars
Four Flags 2018
Red Mountain
Four Flags is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards. Originally made for our Wine Club as a blending trial of specific plots, this wine showcases the nuances of each vineyard in a seamless blend. Four Flags is a harmonious & complex representation of the incomparable terroir of Red Mountain & a tribute to the winery’s steadfast commitment to this respected viticultural area. First vintage 2010.
Vineyard
Four Flags is sourced from four of Washington’s greatest vineyards: 39% Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, 30% Grand Ciel Vineyard, 21% Upchurch Vineyard, and 10% Klipsun Vineyard.
Winemaking
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented for 14-16 days on skin, with partial native yeast, and aged 20 months in 100% French oak (75% new).
Vintage Note
2018 was another warm vintage for Washington that was marked by ideal weather during the harvest season. July and August temperatures were quite warm, so much so that heading into veraison, 2018 was shaping up to be among the warmest vintages on record – and it still was based on Growing Degree Days. However, temperatures cooled considerably in September, creating ideal conditions for ripening. – washingtonwine.org
Tasting Note
“…offer[s] a Pauillac-like nose of smoky red and blue fruits , lead pencil, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and concentrated, it has lots of velvety tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great finish.” – Jeb Dunnuck
Color
Red
Appellation
Red Mountain
Alcohol
14.2%
Suggested Retail Price
$70
