Klipsun Vineyard Semillon Late Harvest
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Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from vintage release, though well-cellared bottles can develop beautifully for decades.
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Blue cheese, apricot tart, foie gras
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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.
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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.