2005 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon

Decanter Staff January 1, 2005

Rollowing rows of green vines of Elk Cove Winery's Mt. Richmond Pinot Noir vineyard at the edge of Willamette Valley near Yamhill, Oregon.

Vintage 2005

Washington 2005: Keep

Winemakers report small grape clusters with intense color, balance and ripe flavors.

4/5

Weather Conditions

Warm summer months in Washington , cool autumn temperatures and a mild winter yielded a record wine grape harvest for 2005. Moderate winter temperatures and a warm Indian Summer led to prolonged hang-time which resulted in deep, concentrated flavors. Winemakers statewide reported small grape clusters with intense color, balance and ripe flavors.