2021 Malbec
Tasting notes
Lucious, and rich. Blackberry pie, wet gravel, leather. Ample tannin that harmonizes well with the juicy nature of this bottling.
A scorching early summer heatwave caused stress for most living things – grapes no exception – reducing yields and pushing harvest early. A moderate end of the growing season allowed flavors to develop and allowed us to pick at a comfortable pace. Red Mountain delivers rich soils, growing degree days, wind, and a bit of elevation to grow Washington State’s most desirable red wine grapes.
18 months in barrel, 20% new French oak
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Malbec |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Scooteny Flats Vineyard. Red Mountain. Benton City, WA. |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Alcohol | 13.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/05/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 198 |
Scooteny Flats Vineyard. Red Mountain. Benton City, WA.
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.
