Joleté, Cabernet, Summit View (2018)

Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA

Summit View Vineyard sits at a Northeastern slope, 1200-ft. in elevation on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley. Planted in 2009, 67 acres of six Cabernet Sauvignon clones grow in nutrient-rich Ellingford Silt Loam, atop a base of fractured basalt. The vineyard’s location provides excellent air movement, resulting in frost-free conditions to grow bold yet balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.

In 1998, winemaker Bret Isenhower began production in Walla Walla, Washington with a clear philosophy – produce wines with a lightness of touch and a depth of character. Because of this approach, Joleté Wines began working hand-in-hand with Brett starting with the 2015 vintage. At harvest we seek to emphasize bright acidity, tension, and a lower extraction of tannins to produce a premium wine at an exceptional value.