WASHINGTON FRUIT / WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON WINERY
 
Lady Hill is named for all the great women in the family, and it's history of female dominance. The family settled in Oregon Territory in 1850's as pioneers, most of the children born up to present day are females. Jerry and Elaine Owen have 9 children, 8 daughters and the last child is a son.
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 20 to 40 year old vines. Soils: Loess and Loam planted at 1200-1300 feet of elevation above the Missoula flood plain.
Harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness between early and mid October and fermented with a combination of house selected yeast strains, the wine was pressed off the skins after 20-25 days and aged in a combination of 10% new, once filled and neutral French Oak barrels for 24 months to showcase the beauty and complexity of this noble grape variety.
 
Pair with: Pan roasted veal chops, grilled veggie pizza or a can of Cougar Gold Cheddar.