Red Heaven Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, braised beef short ribs
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Sourced from the esteemed Red Heaven Vineyard, situated on the warm, southwest-facing slopes of the Red Mountain AVA, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful testament to one of Washington State's most celebrated terroirs. The vineyard is famous for its intense solar exposure and well-drained, gravelly soils, which force the vines to struggle and produce small, highly concentrated berries. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes coaxes incredible depth from this site, utilizing traditional fermentation and aging in premium French oak barrels. The resulting wine is renowned for its deep ruby hue, robust structure, and signature Red Mountain characteristics of dark cocoa, ripe blackberry, and dusty minerality, framed by firm, age-worthy tannins.
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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.