Estate CS412 Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 412
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-braised short ribs
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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.
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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.