2017 "Eclipse" Blend

2017 "Eclipse" Blend

Gold medal

This is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux-style blend, meaning that it's predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot in descending order. George and Linda have been making an approximation of this blend since our start in 2003 - in fact, George refers to it as our flagship wine as much for our history with it as for its incredible flexibility. Making a complex cassoulet? Absolutely. Bringing a bottle to a grill out? Can't go wrong. Host gift? You must really like them. Opening by itself? It stands alone but doesn't overpower. All in all, a good blend fills the holes that other wines may leave behind.

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot

Rattlesnake Hills

Dineen

Wine Analysis

- Alcohol: 13.7%

- pH: 3.56

- Total Acidity: 0.70 grams/100 ml

100% French Oak

Awards

2020 - GOLD - Seattle Wine Awards

2018 - DOUBLE GOLD - Seattle Wine Awards

2018 - DOUBLE GOLD - WinePress NW Platinum Competition

2017 - SILVER - Seattle Wine Awards

2016 - SILVER - Seattle Wine Awards

2015 - GOLD - Seattle Wine Awards

2014 - DOUBLE GOLD - Seattle Wine Awards

2013 - SILVER - Seattle Wine Awards

2012 - BRONZE - Seattle Wine Awards

2010 - OUTSTANDING - Seattle Wine Awards

2009 - OUTSTANDING - Seattle Wine Awards

"The "Eclipse" is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux-style blend, meaning that it's predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot in descending order. We have been producing an approximation of this blend since our start in 2003. "Eclipse" is a very flexible bottle - excellent for pairing! Gold Medal."