Deep ruby-black in the glass, this wine takes opaque to a new level. Youthful and aromatic, the Moctoe Cab is black-fruited, with black pepper and savory, pungent spice on the palate. It will certainly please many lovers of this variety. Fruit is sourced from Elephant Mountain, a high-elevation vineyard (1,500 feet) in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA of Yakima Valley.
This juice is intense and full-bodied, with a long, satisfying finish. Kudos to winemaker Andrew for venturing into winemaking after many years as a viticulturalist. Read more about him in the interview, link below. The wine is Delicious and will only improve over time as tannins soften and integrate. Drink in 2-3 years, but save some inventory for 7 to 10 years, and longer. The text sheet suggests 10 to 30 years.
I popped the bottle and let the wine sit for about one hour, then double decanted it before dinner. We were having Wagyu beef burgers, and I wanted something powerful to pair. Guess what, it did!
Read Andrew Lee-Schulz’s interview here, and I also suggest finding “The Tech” on the website for many more vit and enology details.