2014 IMPETUS Red Wine

The 2016 vintage will be remembered as the longest calendar vintage on record since we were harvesting grapes for three solid months. This allowed for some impressive hang time and resulted in a very ripe and rich wine with beautifully supple, elegant tannins.

The very warm 2015 vintage produced incredible ripe, rich concentrated red wines. This 2015 bottling shows the best of both worlds "“ the wonderful, ripe vintage, contrasted with sophisticated layers and complexity.

The Ethos Syrah represents the ultimate combination of power and softness. The wine offers rich dark blackberry fruit among layers of complexity and a sweet finish.

This wine showcases vibrant character notes of ripe berries, violets and a long, velvety finish.

Ripe red cherry aromas and an earthy minerality accompany a complex interplay of savory herbs, citrus and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of red berries, leather and baking spices add to the intricacy. Deep flavors of plum and ripe strawberries are complemented by a rich and graceful mouthfeel and an exceptional lingering finish.

The 2016 vintage will be remembered as the longest calendar vintage on record since we were harvesting grapes for three solid months. This allowed for some impressive hang time and resulted in a very ripe and rich wine with beautifully supple, elegant tannins.

Merlot can sometimes be overshadowed by other varieties, but this one is no shrinking violet. With bold, dense tannins, saturated, deep color, and pronounced flavors of dark fruit and exotic spices, this merlot displays the extravagance and complexity that can only be achieved in Washington.

This Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is firm and powerful without losing focus. Aromas of dust and earth give way to a rich structure and vibrant, ripe fruit flavors of concentrated black fruit, which are unique characteristic from the Stone Tree Vineyard.

Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, I found myself turning to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. 13% from Dean Canyon Vineyard, is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy!