Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain – one of the warmest and most mineral AVAs in Washington state, where the basalt soils and extreme daily temperature variations are known for concentrated, structured red wines.

The Hedges family winery is among the pioneers of this location: Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges have been cultivating vines on Red Mountain since 1987, long before the region gained international attention. The vineyards lie at an altitude of around 300 meters; the long, hot summer days and cool nights allow the grapes to ripen slowly and maintain their vibrant acidity.

In the glass, the Cabernet displays a deep ruby ​​red. The nose offers blackberry, cassis, and a distinct undertone of cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper – along with vanilla and cocoa, suggesting barrel aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied with ripe, firmly integrated tannins, crisp acidity, and a long, spicy, dark finish.

• Food: Dry-aged ribeye, braised lamb shoulder, hard cheese such as Manchego
• Temperature: 17–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until approximately 2030