SHOP / 2018 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon 3L
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Red Mountain AVA
Aging
Drink Now or Age 5 to 20 Years
Vineyard
Ciel du Cheval
Grand Ciel
Upchurch
Klipsun
2018 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon 3L
Red Mountain AVA
The Red Mountain pedigree of the 2018 Four Flags is immediately evident on the nose, with savory herb notes of thyme and marjoram intermixing with fruit aromas of cassis and blueberry. Concentrated and serious on the palate, this wine nevertheless offers beautiful symmetry, with ample energy and a lingering delicate floral impression. Oak influence is well integrated despite its youth, with mocha and espresso contributing to a plush, long finish.
96+ Points
— Jeb Dunnuck
96+ Points
All Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (78% new French oak), the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Four Flags showed brilliantly, offering a Pauillac-like nose of smoky red and blue fruits, lead pencil, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and concentrated, it has lots of velvety tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great finish. It ranks with the top Cabernets from the appellation and is a stunning wine.
May 2021
Additional Scores:
97
Seattle Wine Awards
94
Vinous
93
Wine Enthusiast
Behind the Wine
2018 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon 3L
Four Flags is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards. Originally made for our Wine Club as a blending trial of specific plots, this wine showcases the nuances of each vineyard in a seamless blend. Four Flags is a harmonious & complex representation of the incomparable terroir of Red Mountain & a tribute to the winery’s steadfast commitment to this respected viticultural area.
Vineyards
Four Flags is a blend of four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards, including DeLille’s estate vineyard, Grand Ciel.
Winemaking
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented for 14-16 days on skin, with partial native yeast, and aged 20 months in 100% French oak (80% new).