Eight Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release, allowing the robust tannins to soften and integrate.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the skilled hand of winemaker Charlie Hoppes, the Eight Red from Fidelitas is a masterful expression of the rugged and highly acclaimed Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. The name 'Eight' celebrates a milestone in the winery's journey, representing the culmination of years spent studying the unique microclimates of this sun-drenched appellation. Sourced from premier vineyard sites shaped by the cataclysmic prehistoric Missoula Floods, the vines struggle in sandy loam soils and endure fierce winds, producing small, thick-skinned berries with concentrated flavors. This red blend is meticulously aged in premium French oak, capturing the intense dark fruit character, powerful structural tannins, and remarkable minerality that define the very best of Red Mountain's terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.