The Creator 2019

Walla Walla Valley Designation. Crafted with meticulous care, our production yields a mere 2.2 tons per acre. The Cabernet Sauvignon is fermented using native yeast, embracing a 100% whole berry approach, while our Syrah undergoes a 100% whole cluster fermentation. Both varietals enjoy an extended 43-day skin contact period. Following this, our wines are pampered for 21 months during barrel aging, nestled on their lees in 52% new French oak barriques.

The 2019 vintage was on the cooler side as it started slow with a later-than-usual bud break and continued on to be fairly moderate throughout the year. Some vineyards had issues with an October freeze a bit earlier than usual, but our high-elevation vineyards have great air drainage which allows us to extend the growing season late into October without freeze. This yielded fantastic ripening and some awesome wines with incredible balance and character. Overall, we are excited about the wine produced in 2019, which has brought us more finesse, incredible flavors, and lovely balance.

"Absolutely Cabernet Sauvignon in style but co-fermented with Syrah to give seamless balance. Black currant, cedar box, fresh tobacco, and pencil lead. So much finesse and length. Blackberry, fire ash, and a mineral palate that keeps on saying ‘The Creator!’" - by Winemaker Charles Smith 95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2018) 94 Points, Vinous (2018) 93 Points, Wine Spectator (2018) 93 Points, James Suckling (2018)