2020 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes
Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 explodes with an impressive nose of blackberry, cedar, mocha, vanilla, and wet stone. Fine tannins buttress intense flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, roasted herbs and minerals. Rich and decadent, this silky monster will blossom for ages.
Food pairing: Grilled New York steak with gorgonzola butter, Gaga’s stewballs and angel hair pasta
Movie pairing: The Godfather
FOUNDERS’ NOTES:
Launched in 2006, Kingpin celebrates the raw power and intensity of Red Mountains's iconic Klipsun Vineyard. Although we have no definitive conclusion on its ultimate life span due to the fact that we have only made it for 10 years or so and have none even beginning to peak, we suspect this is a wine that can be enjoyed for at least 30 years, if not many more.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | 88% Cabernet Sauvignon,
6% Petit Verdot,
6% Malbec |
| Appellation | Red Mountain |
| Vineyard | Klipsun CS 64%, Kiona CS 24%, Olsen PV 6%, Klipsun MB 6% |
| Acid | 0.53 g/100 mL |
| PH | 3.76 |
| Aging | Aged in 82% new oak. Bottled at 21 months post cross flow filtration 7/22. |
| Fermentation | Maximum temp. 94°F. |
| Residual Sugar | 0.02 g/100 mL |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/19/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 406 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
