November Domestic Wine: 2011 Revelry Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WASHINGTON
“Revelry is an homage to the heritage and excellence of Washington States unrivaled winemaking tradition, creating wines of uncompromising quality at unparalleled value. Revelry Vintners is located in the beautiful Walla Walla Valley, in the southeast of Washington State—a region famed as having some of the world’s finest soils and an idyllic growing climate.”-REVELRYVINTNERS.COM
Revelry Vintners is a Washington State winery rethinking the crafting and enjoyment of fine wine founded upon the idea that truly great wine is created from quality fruit, and that it should remain both accessible and unpretentious. As a progressive producer of premium wines, highlighting the viticulture movement and dynamic quality of Washington State’s Columbia Valley, Revelry is a winery building a tradition of excellence.
Revelry is the brainchild of northwest native Jared Burns. Jared, drawing on a unique and experience-filled upbringing, adopted wine as personal passion at a young age; the son of self-made entrepreneur Dennis Burns, founder of Pro-Tec Helmets, Gargoyles Sunglasses, and the inventor of the synthetic wine cork. In 1998, Burns was awarded the Golden Grape Award for his pioneering ingenuity, the product of which forever changed the course of an industry and ultimately the quality of wine.
Washington State’s Cabernet Sauvignon is distinctive for its deep red fruit qualities, defined tannin structure and developed balance. At Revelry, they source their Cabernet fruit from vineyards around the valley, targeting warm growing sites. It is in these areas [Red Mountain, The Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Walla Walla Valley] that the ‘King of Grapes’ ripens most intensely.
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.6% by volume
Food Pairings: This wine is phenomenal for casual settings and cocktail parties where food is optional. It pairs well with just about anything, and though it is plentiful in body and flavor, it will not overwhelm your palate.
Tasting Notes: While the 2010 vintage was the coolest on record in Washington, this Cabernet Sauvignon is dark in color and has a wonderful balance about it. Distinctive for its deep red fruit qualities, defined tanning structure and developed balance, the wine has a graceful complexion on the palate, with a pleasant depth and structure through the finish.
Jim Lutfy’s thoughts: “Ripe and rich on the palate. Great intensity and mouth feel for a Washington state wine! It is definitely an overachiever in my book. Pair with lamb or steaks. Bravo to Revelry!”-JL