"Tasting Notes: Did somebody just open a jar of blackberry preserves? Forward blackberry and black currant aromas are complimented by wood spice and toast. Flavors of currant, blackberry, and black cherry are framed by toasty vanilla and spice, with a hint of black pepper. The finish is focused, with a lingering balance of oak and dark fruit. Winemaker's Notes: The 2007 Organic Cabernet is the most complex wine we have made to date for this bottling. We had a number of lots of wine to choose from, and it was a treat to assemble the blend. I chose the yeast strain Maurivin 796 to enhance ripe varietal fruit characteristics in the Cabernet Sauvignon, along with providing a spicy complexity. After primary and malolactic fermentation, the Cabernet portion was in new French oak for 4 months. After many trials, we chose a final blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon from Rivercrest Vineyard (a new source for us in the lower Columbia Valley), 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from Arete` on the Wahluke Slope, 10% Merlot from our Estate Vineyard, and 5% Syrah, also from the Estate. No fining was done. The wine was blended and bottled in late February 2008. 4000 cases made." *Sourced from http://www.badgermtnvineyards.com

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"Our commitment to 100% organic viticulture begins with a basic concern for the environment, and extends to a healthier end product for our customers. We rely on only organically approved and naturally occurring substances for all vineyard applications. No chemical herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers are used in our vineyard. The production of premium fruit is virtually assured by advantageous use of our assets: Favorable location, climate, volcanic soil, and organic techniques. At Badger Mountain we balance tradition and technology to produce a wide array of classic varietal wines, as well as limited bottlings of wines with no added sulfites/preservatives. We are committed to producing organic wines, which have become nationally and internationally recognized for their consistent high quality. New evidence exists for Badger Mountain wines being some of the healthiest in the world. Read the Wine & Health Spring 2004 issue to find out how the health quotient was measured. Also, see Badger Mountain wines featured in an NBC "The Today Show" clip on the growing popularity of organic foods." *Sourced from http://www.badgermtnvineyard.com

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Father and son, Bill and Greg Powers established Badger Mountain Vineyard in 1982. In 1983 they were joined by a partner, Tim DeCook, and started producing premier wines at their 80-acre estate winery. The estate is situated on a south-facing slope of Badger Mountain in the Columbia Valley, Washington State's finest viticultural area. The climate is well suited for world-class vinifera grapes, with weeks of 85-95 degree Fahrenheit daytime temperatures during the summer, and winters cold enough to eliminate vineyard pests. The average annual rainfall of less than eight inches, combined with deep, well-drained volcanic soil, allows for precisely controlled application of water through irrigation.