2020 Malbec
Tasting notes
Medium body. Fruity flavors (sweetheart cherry, pomegranate). Fresh herbs.
A lot of firsts on this wine – my first shot at making Malbec (into red wine anyway), first time working with this vineyard, and first time working with any grapes from the Rattlesnake Hills.
Kept this simple and straightforward to work on identifying the characteristics of vineyard and variety – 16 months in neutral barrels. Mid cycle rack and return.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Malbec |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Angiolina Farm. Rattlesnake Hills AVA. Zillah, WA. |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Alcohol | 13.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/15/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 125 |
Rattlesnake Road Vinyard, Arlington, OR
Peter Cushman was born and raised in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. After earning a degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2009, he decided to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, becoming a third generation winemaker. Cushman moved to Hood River to assist his father at Viento, the family winery, situated in the promising Columbia Gorge wine region.
Cushman utilizes methods learned from nearly a decade of making wine in the Columbia Gorge, for some of the regions premier vineyards and wineries. Focusing on locally grown grapes and a natural, mindful approach to winemaking. Cushman has received worthy recognition from critics, including multiple gold medals and 90+ point –rated wines.
Peter joined Jacob Williams in 2017. With his experience and love for wine, as well as his young spirit, he brings a wonderful new and exciting energy to our team.
Cushman and his wife Sarah live in the Hood River valley with their daughter Marcela, and son Felix.
