Efeste Big Papa Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
14%

Features
Boutique

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Winemaker Notes

As always, Big Papa is big - big fruit, big oak and big mouth-feel - a truly impressive wine for such a cool vintage. After a year in bottle this wine is still extremely focused and young, almost primary, yet hinting at what it will be with several hours decanting or a few more years in the cellar. Though tight, the nose displays chocolate covered black currants, licorice spice, and dark cherry liqueur. Toasted vanilla and herbs are mingling in the background. Great acidity is the driving force for this wine, carrying fruit and wrestling the cool vintage tannins into submission allowing for a harmonious palate that sings from start to finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 91
    This 100% varietal comes from older plantings at Klipsun (40%), Bacchus (29%), Sagemoor (24%) and Kiona vineyards. It displays notes of black and green olive, dried herbs and brooding barrel spices. Mouthwatering, supple and flavorful, it has firm tannins that need some time in the cellar to lengthen their stride. Best after 2017.

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Wine monitoring, not wine making. Terrior and a minimal approach make the best wine. We work primarily with the old vines, bringing forth maturity and concentration while maintaining an elegance. Native fermentation encourages lovely earth tones without eclipsing the fruit that is unique to the vineyard, letting the fruit speak for itself. Not unlike art, where beauty and excitement are found in the unique natural abberations. We encourage character. Great wines have personalities.

Efestç, pronounced F-S-T is an acronym for Daniel & Helen Ferrelli – Patrick Smith – and Kevin & Angela Taylor. Daniel, a second generation Italian had been making wine in his garage forever,passing on the tradition of his family to his son-in-law Kevin Taylor. Daniel and Patrick met through business and their friendship blossomed through sharing their passion for wine. One evening Daniel was making dinner for his family at the Taylor house and invited Patrick too. A discussion of Kevin and Daniel’s wine making hobby came up. Patrick knew of some people in the wine industry and, why not start a project together!

They met with Chris Upchurch and Jay Soloff of DeLille Cellars and both decided to come on as consultants and Efestç was born. With a love for all wines but strong interest in Australian wines they took a trip there to discover what made the wine so unique. The Spirit of Australia was discovered and returned were three friends and the idea, not to take yourself too seriously, enjoy your family, friends and anyone else that would like to join you in a glass of wine, breaking of bread and a good laugh

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Washington produces so many exciting wines, and that definitely includes Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 10,000 acres under vine, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely-grown varietal in the state. Terrific examples hail from sub-appellations like Red Mountain, Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills and Walla Walla Valley. One of the fascinations of these Columbia Valley Cabs is that they so often seem to have one foot in the New World and one in the Old. Representing the former are characteristics like the ripe, forward fruit that results from long sunny days during the growing season (up to two hours longer than in much of California). Old World similarities include an undeniable brightness from acidity, as well as notes of herbs, graphite and a dusty, sometimes gravelly minerality.

Whether you’re looking for a budget bottle for everyday enjoyment, or a stellar, world-class wine with tremendous aging potential, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines can deliver the goods! Among the many fine options are bottles from Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, L’ecole #41, Quilceda Creek and Leonetti.

EPC29983_2011 Item# 143640

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