{"product_id":"2023-piolet-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Piolet Reserve Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur impression of this wine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e Blackcurrant and dark cherry glide across the palate, layered with subtle graphite and violet. The tannins are graceful and elongated, which give the wine a feeling of levity rather than weight. This wine is a balance of power and finesse.\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is hopeful and expansive, like driving down an empty road with the windows down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecessary Listening – Led Zeppelin – \u003cem\u003eOver the Hills and Far Away\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003eThe 2023 season in Washington felt patient. Winter delivered deep reserves of moisture, soaking soils that often exist on the edge of deficiency. Spring arrived cautiously, delaying budbreak and stretching the calendar just enough to make everyone glance nervously at their watches. Vineyard managers paced rows like expectant parents, wondering when the vines would decide it was time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003eVines have never been particularly concerned with human schedules.\u003cbr\u003eWhen warmth finally settled in, the growing season unfolded in steady rhythm. No dramatic heat spikes, no frantic harvest scrambles. Just long days of sunlight and the familiar comfort of cool desert nights that allow Cabernet Sauvignon to stretch its legs slowly and deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipening took its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClusters darkened gradually. Flavors deepened. Tannins softened and polished themselves as if the fruit knew precisely what it wanted to become. By the time harvest arrived, the vintage felt confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears like that leave their fingerprint on the wines. Not loud or frantic. Just balanced, assured, and quietly powerful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piolet Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704286453999,"sku":"23CAB-HHH","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/1375\/6655\/files\/2023-Piolet-Cab-HHH-1000x1500.jpg?v=1781041390","url":"https:\/\/shop.pioletvintners.com\/products\/2023-piolet-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Piolet Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}