Klipsun Vineyard Semillon Late Harvest
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, apricot tart, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of the most prestigious and punishing terroirs in Washington State, the Fidelitas Klipsun Vineyard Semillon Late Harvest is a rare and luxurious expression of Red Mountain. Established in 1984, Klipsun Vineyard is legendary for its fierce winds, intense solar radiation, and well-drained sandy loam soils, which force vines to struggle and produce berries of unmatched concentration. While Red Mountain is globally renowned for its robust red wines, its old-vine Semillon is a hidden treasure. When conditions allow, winemaker Charlie Hoppes coaxes these grapes into a decadent dessert style. The wine showcases the remarkable tension between luscious, honeyed sweetness and the vibrant, structural acidity that defines the Klipsun terroir, resulting in a beautifully balanced late-harvest nectar.
🍾 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
Semillon