Reserved Reds | Fall 2024
The rich flavors and warming nature of well-balanced dry red wines suit winter well. We are thrilled to share this curated selection of Oliver Winery’s library wines with you as you cozy up with this over the chilly months to come. Special treats this time: three vintages of our Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a first taste of our delicious new blend, Casse Tête.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, 2019, 2022 (New Vintage)
One of the classics. We create an approachable Cab with fruit sourced from Lodi & Paso Robles, California. Gentle handling & barrel aging are key elements in maintaining fruit-forward flavor, and bold, yet soft tannins.
Enjoy this vintage trio as a vertical tasting, noticing the nuances in flavor created by unique growing seasons. While efforts are made in the vineyard to balance environmental factors, winemakers and growers are at the mercy of Mother Nature to some extent. An excellent warm growing season will produce rich, fruity characteristics, while a cooler season may hint at more earthy characteristics.
Each of these vintages are jammy, with round fruit character. In our 2022 vintage, you might pick up on the vegetal notes of a cooler season, accompanied with flavors of raspberry, black currant, and oaky characteristics.
Share a bottle with friends at a sunset dinner. Serve with bold flavors, such as red meats, or stuffed portabellas.
Casse-Tête 2022
We think you'll enjoy this wine so much, we've included two bottles in your club! This Bordeaux-style blend is new to our collection this year! Fruit harvested at peak ripeness from Washington state is crushed and sent straight to our tanks for warm fermentation, and followed by a secondary malolactic fermentation. In order to maintain strong fruit-forward characteristics, this blend is aged primarily in stainless steel. The name “Casse-Tête” is French for “puzzle” or “brain teaser” to symbolize its unique blend of fruit which influences color, intensity, flavor, aroma, tannin, and structure. The 2022 is our inaugural vintage, full of rich flavors of cherry, black currant, blueberry, cocoa, vanilla, and clove, with youthful-yet-smooth tannins. Pair with a home-cooking date night. Steak, beef bourguignon, or aged cheddar will make this wine shine.
Cellar Club | Spring 2024
Take a walk on the drier side! Our crisp white and dry reds wines are the perfect addition to spring and summer pleasures . Their deep, fresh flavor is an idyllic addition to bright afternoons and late summer nights. Enjoy this selection from our deep, robust Cabernet Sauvignon to our juicy, versatile Chambourcin Rosé.
Cellar Club | Fall 2023
While we love a crisp white on a hot summer day or a dry red with an evening barbecue, dry wines are absolutely irresistible in the cooler months. There's no better time to enjoy a glass full of a rich, dry red or bright, effervescent sparkling than on cozy fall or winter days.