Blend – 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot
Appellation – Columbia Valley
Vineyards – Southwind (Estate), Dionysus, Olsen
Wine Analysis
6.02 grams/L Total Acidity
3.84 pH
14.7% Alcohol
Techniques – 28-31 day maceration. Aged on fine
lees and racked once before bottling.
Oak Program – 35% new oak
Production – 6,000 bottles
Retail Price – $60
UPC – 856589001057
Current & Past Scores
2013 – 93 Points, International Wine Report
2013 – 92 Points, Wine Spectator
2013 – 91 Points, Wine Advocate
2013 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2012 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker’s Notes
The blood, sweat and tears that went in to growing this wine are dedicated to the loving memory of my Grandpa Vernon Rhodes. He was truly an amazing man. This Cab takes its name from his miraculous chocolate chip cookie the “V.R. Special”. I bet you wish you could dunk one in a glass of this wine right now. Rest easy, Grandpa Rhodes. We love you! This Cab has a beautiful bouquet on the nose, great fruit with a nice tannic grip, and a lingering finish that will keep you wondering for minutes.