Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant with Merlot and Petit Verdot
Figgins Estate Vineyard is planted to several clones each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot
22 months in 70% New French Oak and 30% Second Fill French Oak
831 Cases
October 2011
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Winemaker’s Notes
The inaugural release of FIGGINS perfectly exemplifies the brilliance of this vintage from the Walla Walla Valley. The wine has loads of bright raspberry, blueberry, red apple cider, Grand Marnier, tobacco and sage with further notes of cassis, red fruits, blackberries, currants, fruit tree flowers and a slight hint of cedar shavings. On the palate the wine has a remarkable freshness and excellent length highlighted by super fine-grained, silky tannins. Having a core of precise “just ripe fruit” the wine has power but emphasizes restraint, elegance and balance.
Optimum drinking window: 2016-2022
Cellaring length: 20-30 years
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