Estate CS412 Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 412
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-braised short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from the estate vineyard in Washington's acclaimed Red Mountain AVA, this wine highlights the distinct characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 412. Planted in the sun-drenched, wind-swept soils of the estate, Clone 412 is celebrated for its ability to produce wines of deep color, intense dark fruit aromas, and refined structural elegance. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes utilizes the unique, high-diurnal temperature shifts of Red Mountain to coax out thick skins and concentrated flavors from the grapes. The resulting wine is a powerful yet sophisticated expression of the terroir, showcasing the synergy between modern Washington winemaking and classic French clonal selection. It is aged in premium French oak barrels to seamlessly integrate its robust tannins and complex mineral undertones.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon