Blend – 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Appellation – Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards – Southwind (Estate)
Wine Analysis
6.12 grams/L Total Acidity
3.8 pH
14.5% Alcohol
Techniques – 12-14 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling. Four Cabernet Sauvignon Clones. Native yeast fermentation.
Oak Program – 45% new French oak
Production – 4,200 bottles
Retail Price – $62
UPC – 856589001057
Current & Past Scores
2018 – 92 Points & Editor’s Choice,
Wine Enthusiast
2017 – 93 Points, James Suckling
2017 – 92 Points, Wine Advocate
2016 – 91 Points, Wine Advocate
2015 – 92 Points, Intl. Wine Report
Winemaker’s Notes
The V.R. Special® is Dusted Valley’s top Cabernet Sauvignon. Southwind Vineyard lies on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley, perched high on a ridge of ancient lava flows overlooking the beautiful Walla Walla Valley. The diversity in elevation and soil profiles make it an extremely special place to grow grapes. This wine is dedicated to the loving memory of Chad’s Grandpa Vernon Rhodes. He was a truly amazing man, and this Cab takes its name from his miraculous chocolate chip cookie the “V.R. Special”.