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2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation Appellation

Red Mountain AVA

Aging Aging

Drink Now or Age 5 to 15+ Years

Vineyard Vineyard

Upchurch
Ciel du Cheval
Grand Ciel
Klipsun
2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain AVA

The 2017 Four Flags shows elegance and restraint on the nose. Initially tightly wound and impenetrable, fruit begins to emerge- blue and red aromas of cranberry, blueberries and anise, with alluring black tea, gravel and cedar adding refinement. Absolutely enclosed by generous oak, ample fruit seeps through, delivering the savory balance Red Mountain typifies.  A long finish, carried by persistent, building tannins, offers great promise for the future.

95 Points

— Wine & Spirits

95 Points

Four Flags brings together two of Red Mountain's iconic vineyard sources, Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval, with two younger estates, Grand Ciel and Upchurch Vineyards. When first poured, it feels like a Red Mountain brute: big, burly, a touch thick, quite possibly over the top. But air brings savory touches to all that fruited expanse, notes of violet, briar and green olive all serving to shine a light into the wine's brooding depths. With a good acid lift and tannins, it will perform at its peak with an herb-rubbed steak.

October 2020

Additional Scores:

94

Jeb Dunnuck

93+

Robert Parker

93

Wine Enthusiast

Pairing Suggestion

We recommend pairing Four Flags with Beef Short Ribs, Venison Cheeks, Lamb Shanks, Burgers, or Earthy Vegetables. Tannin levels are high in this Cabernet Sauvignon, a trait typical of Red Mountain wine, pairing particularly well with nutty cheeses and oily fats.

2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Wine

2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

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 Originally made for our Wine Club as a blending trial of specific plots, this wine showcases the nuances of each vineyard in a seamless blend.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.

2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyards

Four Flags is a blend of four prestigious Red Mountain vineyards, including DeLille’s estate vineyard, Grand Ciel.

2017 Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking

Cold soaked for 24-36 hours, fermented for 14-16 days on skin, with partial native yeast, and aged 20 months in 100% French oak (75% new).