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All grapes are handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes are used. We ferment the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins, the wine ages in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity rack the wine off its lees with a siphon.
Currently available wines are below, read about previous vintages in our wine library.
2005 Red Mountain Red Wine
This wine, which is our 3rd release of a Red Mountain appellation wine, is 100% from Red Mountain grapes. The wine is immensely satisfying and masculine yet smooth, like a fine, comfortable, old leather chair. Various dark fruit flavors along with aromas of cedar, smoke and classic Red Mountain mineralness dominate the nose and palate. In general, the 2005 vintage wines from Washington State show themselves to be of exceptionally high quality. We believe our 2005 Red Mountain wine to be a leading example of the 2005 vintage, through its fruit character, intensity and overall balance.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the spring of 2006. We produced 160 cases.
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90% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 100% from E. & E. Shaw Vineyard on Red Mountain
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10% Merlot
- E. & E. Shaw Vineyard, Red Mountain
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2005 vintage in Washington has proven itself to be one of exceptional quality. This wine is further proof. Our 2005 Cabernet shows cassis, dried cranberries, and black cherries on the nose with a hint of licorice. In the mouth the wine is round and full with dark fruit flavors and chocolate laced with a hint of floral pepper and spice.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the spring of 2007. We produced 355 cases.
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 4% Merlot
- 7% Cabernet Franc
- 61% Red Mountain, 35% Horse Heaven Hills, 4% Pepper Bridge Vineyard
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Our 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is pleasing from the start - its dark plumy color draws your eye and heightens your interest. Swirl the wine around the glass to release the aromas and smell the combination of intense, dark fruits; Red Mountain mineral aromas; sweet spiciness; and a faint hint of characteristic Cabernet Sauvignon menthol. Take a sip and feel the wine’s smooth grip, balance and velvetiness on the palate from the moment the wine hits your tongue through the long finish.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the spring of 2006. We produced 250 cases
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 16% Merlot
- 6% Cabernet Franc
- 68% Red Mountain, 32% Horse Heaven Hills
2006 Merlot
Our 2006 Merlot won best of Varietal at the local Tri-Cities Wine Festival. It has all of the characteristics of a great Merlot - lovely bright fruit, medium weight structure, silky tannins and a pleasing finish that leaves one wanting more. A wine with this structure makes an excellent food wine. We hope you enjoy it!
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the summer of 2008. We produced 296 cases.
- 82% Merlot
- 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 9% Cabernet Franc
- 73% Horse Heaven, 27% Red Mountain
2006 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Walla Walla Valley Red Wine
Our 2006 Pepper Bridge Blend reflects the beauty of the vineyard. The nose evokes fig and smoked cherries with an overlay of minerality. It has a smooth palate with a burst of bright fruit on the finish.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the summer of 2008. We produced 196 cases.
- 88% Merlot Pepper Bridge Vineyard
- 12% Cabernet Sauvignon Pepper Bridge Vineyard
2006 Murray Cuvee
Our 2006 Murray Cuvee is a lovely lighter bodied table wine. It’s significant portion of Cabernet Franc adds a real lively and spicy component to the wine.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in the summer of 2008. We produced 205 cases.
- 57% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 43% Cabernet Franc
- 71% Alder Ridge, 29% Red Mountain
2007 Murray Syrah
2007 Murray Syrah is our first Hightower crafted Syrah and our first estate bottled wine. The grapes were harvested from the Mother Block (Tim's mom's vineyard) in late September 2007. The Syrah's nose has this beautiful dark red raspberry with a classic leather tinge. The spice on the nose seems to a subtle cinnamon like spice. On the finish there is bitter sweet chocolate.
The grapes for this wine were handpicked and handsorted to ensure that only the best grapes were used. We fermented the fruit in small open-top containers no taller than they are wide to extract greater flavor and color by having more juice in contact with the grape skins. After gently pressing the wine from the skins the wine aged in small oak barrels for twenty months. During barrel aging we gravity racked the wine off its lees with a siphon. Separate lots were blended and bottled in late winter of 2009. We produced 249 cases.
- 95% Syrah
- 5% Viognier
- 100% Red Mountain
2007 Murray White
This 8 barrel blend has 7 barrels of Semillon with a barrel of Sauvignon Blanc aged in neutral barrels. There is lots of nice caramel and pear on the nose with a refreshing acidity on the palate. We bottled 190 cases.
- 88% Semillon
- 12% Sauvignon Blanc