Cellar Beast’s Bordeaux-inspired blend features 82% Cabernet Sauvignon from the prestigious Quintessence Vineyard. This complex red includes 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Carménère, and 2% Petit Verdot from Red Mountain’s Scooteney Flats and Pontin del Roza vineyards. Bold, elegant, and exclusive.
ABV: 14.1
ML: 750
AVA: Red Mountain, WA
Oaking/Aging: Aged in a balance of new, 1yr old, 2yr old, & neutral French Oak barrels.
Awards:
Double Gold - 92 Points at the 2024 American Fine Wine Invitational
92 Points by Tasting Panel Magazine
Gold at the 2023 Great American Wine International Competition
Rich, Dark Fruit Flavors – Black cherry, blackberry, and hints of pepper and cedar.
Versatile for Aging – Built to mature beautifully over 5+ years.
Red Mountain Terroir – Sourced from the prestigious Quintessence and Scooteney Flats Vineyards for depth and structure.
Learn more about the acclaimed Red Mountain AVA in our guide to wine varietals and regions guide.
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Fennel and Orange – Perfect for Left Bank Bordeaux blends, complementing earthy wine notes.
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Risotto – An elegant pairing that enhances Bordeaux's complex flavors.
Candied Bacon Maple Cheddar Burger – A rich burger to pair with the robust, tannic qualities of Left Bank wines.
Want to learn more about the perfect pairing? Click to read our Best Red Wines for Steak & Lamb article.
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
Winemaker's Notes: Blending big red wines is one of our specialties here at Cellar Beast. Our winemaking team works tirelessly to ensure the perfect blend is achieved especially when utilizing our highest quality fruit from the Red Mountain AVA. Left bank Bordeaux style blending allows our team to fully take advantage of the prowess of each variety selected for the blending, again allowing our team to sculpt a truly unique and expressive wine that is built for now and retains the ability to age for 5+ years.
Sourced from Meek Vineyard in Yakima Valley, this Cabernet Franc wine is a tribute to the Loire Valley style. Bursting with crushed violets, dark fruit, and a meaty depth, it’s crafted by Head Winemaker Matt Check. Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years. A true passion project—experience it today!
Aging Potential – Built to drink now but will age beautifully for 10+ years, evolving in depth and character.
Art Meets Wine – Label artwork by Assistant Winemaker Aaron Gratch, reflecting the creativity behind every bottle.
Handcrafted & Small-Batch – Made with meticulous care, ensuring each bottle represents the highest quality.
ABV: 13.9
ML: 750
AVA: Yakima Valley, Washington State
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Cabernet Sauvignon has different character from each AVA, sub AVA, and vineyard we work with. We fell in love with the Cabernet from Red Mountain back in 2020 and have enjoyed have vineyard specific offerings. The Midnight Archer is always using Cabernet from Quintessence Vineyard which can go as high as 1,106ft elevation and has a diverse loam soil which like in Napa’s Cabs helps to add a richness and density to the Cabernet Sauvignon. The supporting grapes add to the mouthfeel and just that small percent of Carménère brings a light pepper note on the nose. Our expression of this Bordeaux style blend is meant to evoke the feeling that you are in a small village in Bordeaux tasting the true old world.
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