Estate CS Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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The Fidelitas Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a profound expression of the Red Mountain AVA, sourced entirely from the winery's own estate vineyard planted in 2009. Located on a southwest-facing slope in one of Washington State's warmest and most distinctive appellations, the vines struggle in sandy loam soils over gravelly basalt, cooled by the relentless winds of the Columbia Valley. This harsh but ideal terroir forces the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to develop thick skins, resulting in wines of intense concentration, deep color, and robust, fine-grained tannins. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes utilizes precise, modern techniques and aging in premium French oak to craft a wine that beautifully balances the raw power of Red Mountain with an elegant, polished structure.
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Established in 2000 by acclaimed winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is a premier boutique winery deeply rooted in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. With a steadfast focus on crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, the winery sources grapes from some of the region's most prestigious vineyards, including Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, and Quintessence, alongside their own estate plantings. Fidelitas is renowned for its modern, precise winemaking techniques, utilizing carefully selected French and American oak barrels to shape wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and aging potential. Under Hoppes' expert guidance, the estate has become a benchmark producer for Red Mountain, capturing the unique, sun-drenched terroir in every bottle of their signature Optu Red and site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon expressions.