Blend – 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Appellation – Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards – Southwind Estate
Wine Analysis
5.5 grams/L Total Acidity
3.82 pH
14.7% Alcohol
Techniques – 14-21 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling. Four Cabernet Sauvignon Clones. Native yeast fermentation. 9% puncheon fermented. 91% stainless steel tank.
Oak Program – 61% new French oak.
Production – 4,200 bottles
Retail Price – $62
UPC – 856589001057
Current & Past Scores
2022- 94 Points, Intl. Wine Report
2022 – 92 Points, James Suckling
2022 – 93 Points, Owen Bargreen
2021- 94 Points, Intl. Wine Report
2021 – 91 Points, James Suckling
2021 – 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2019 – 92 Points, James Suckling
2019 – 92 Points, James Suckling
2019 – 92 Points, Wine Spectator
Winemaker’s Notes
This 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. T he 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”.