2018 Stella Mae Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
93 pts Wine Enthusiast, Cellar Selection
92 pts Owen Bargreen
Possibly from the Astral Plane, the 15th vintage of Stella Mae, our classic left bank blend, based loosely on the examples of some of our favorite Chateaux (Mouton, Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Lynch Bages) leads with an explosion of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, cedar and mineral. Layers of earthy goodness, cigar box and forest floor lead to silky tannins that ensure that this lovely creature will continue to develop and evolve for decades. This is serious stuff y’all.
Food pairing: Porcini mushroom risotto, Duck confit with roasted veggies
Movie pairing: Streetcar Named Desire
FOUNDERS’ NOTES:
Stella Mae is our first collaborative creation and our secret genius, covertly molding our family through deep reflection and a thirst for knowledge and artistic expression. A syrah for the 2004 and 2005 vintages, Stella Mae became a cabernet sauvignon focused classic Bordeaux blend in 2006, as we sought to align the girls' wines in the name of peace and harmony at the kitchen table. Like our daughter, each vintage of Stella Mae is a classic, lovely and vibrant in its youth and undoubtedly astounding in its evolution.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 66% Cabernet Sauvignon,
22% Malbec,
12% Petit Verdot |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Dionysus 33%, Stillwater 22%, Dionysus 12%, Kiona 11%, Klipsun 11%, Sagemoor 11% |
| Acid | 0.56 g/100 mL |
| PH | 3.75 |
| Aging | Aged in 100% new French and American oak. |
| Fermentation | Maximum temp. 94°F. |
| Residual Sugar | 0.01g/100 mL |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/31/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 213 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
