2016 Estate Reserve

Winemaker Notes

Only the second vintage of this wine as we set out in 2015 with the singular and simple goal of crafting the best possible red wine, exclusively from our estate vineyards. We truly and honestly only want to express and showcase the uniqueness of these individual sites. Dark ruby in color, this wine shows darker fruit aromatically—blackberry cobbler, menthol, vanilla, cigar box, and boysenberry. Firm tannins and nice acidity—a complete expression of the McQueen vineyard. This comes around with great lush tannin from our LeFore vineyard in the Rocks District that makes up almost half of the blend. The wine slowly evolves on the palate and builds with incredible length, rich texture, and lasting finish. Drink now through 2046.

Black wine bottle with gold label and white mountain graphic on a plain background

2018 was also a landmark year for Doubleback as it was the first vintage we were able to make - start to finish - at our brand new facility. It was kind of Mother Nature to christen our winery with a near perfect vintage! The 2018 Doubleback Cabernet and Estate Reserve epitomize the vision we’ve had for our wines from the very start. Elegance, structure, complexity, depth and power. All in perfect harmony. It is a great feeling to be able to say that our 12th vintage of Doubleback is arguably our best yet! Hats off to Josh and our entire team, for the passion they continue to pour into this project. But even more importantly, an enormous thanks to you for continuing to make our vision a reality!
– Note from Drew

Technical Notes
BLEND PROFILE

78% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Petit Verdot
11% Malbec

APPELLATION

Walla Walla Valley

PRODUCTION

Cases Produced: 220

VINEYARD SOURCES

McQueen
LeFore
Bob Healy

BARREL/AGING PROGRAM

22 months in new and second fill French oak barrels

CELLARING RECOMMENDATION

5 years from vintage year or up to 15-20 years