DIONYSUS VINEYARD - COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA - WASHINGTON STATE

Dionysus Vineyard is the main component in our 2013 Sommelier Series Cabernet Sauvignon

"In 1973 this vineyard was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Gewurztraminer, Trousseau Gris (Grey Riesling), Chardonnay and Semillon. After 40+ years of experimentation and feedback from our winery partners, Dionysus still grows Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, but the other varietals have been replaced by Riesling, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon has become the remarkable flagship variety of this vineyard site. The soils at Dionysus are varied, adding complexity to any wines coming from this great site. Royal fine sandy loam soil, 2-10% slope dominates blocks 14,16 and 18. Sagehill very fine sandy loam with 10-15% slope blocks 11,12,13, and 19. Dionysus has a secure water source thanks to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. The vineyard has drip irrigation, with sprinklers used for frost control, cooling, and occasional irrigation. Drip irrigation allows them to use Regulated Deficit Irrigation (RDI). With RDI and soil moisture monitoring they’ve been able to constantly fine tune and improve quality