Nelms Road (Woodward Canyon) Cabernet Sauv 09

Nelms Road is Woodward Canyon's value priced second label.

Great aromas of cedar spice and black cherries, plenty of body and berry fruit on the palate, with a soft and approachable middle. Highly recommended value Cabernet one of Washington State's highest rated wineries.

In 1998, Woodward Canyon Winery began producing wines under its second label, Nelms Road. Nelms Road offers merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley and Washington State grapes. It was developed to produce delicious and affordable red wine from young vineyards or declassified Woodward Canyon Winery production.

From the winery: "A warmer vintage gave riper fruit with well balanced and deeply concentrated flavors of ripe black fruits. Fermentation took place in small stainless steel tanks and the wine was punched down or pumped over three times per day. Aging took place in a blend of mostly newer French and older American barrels.

This wine has developed greatly since bottling and it is a beautiful expression of Columbia Valley cabernet sauvignon. While early consumption is possible, I do believe continued improvement for five years or more will pay great dividends in pleasure."