Actor Kyle MacLachlan grew up in Yakima, Washington. His serious interest in wine was sparked when director David Lynch gifted him a bottle of Château Lynch-Bages for landing the part of Paul Atreides in Dune. With his father (a keen gardener and tender of fruit trees) they discovered the wines from Eastern Washington and eventually embarked on a collaboration with Eric Dunham, winemaker in Walla Walla, Columbia Valley. They now produce Bordeaux inspired wines using grapes and oak barrels of uncompromising quality.
From a vintage that produced wines with intense aromas and concentrated flavors, the 2020 Bear Cub is bursting with black fruit and an appealing hint of cedar. Juicy summer berries, black currant, ripe plum and streaks of shaved cocoa are richly expressive on the palate. Smooth and easy to drink with a finish that lasts, this Cub has enough structure to prove it’s no baby!
Dark, high-toned fruit from the Walla Walla Valley forms the base of this 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot blend. Grapes sourced from three distinct AVAs add complexity. Aged 20 months in 100% French oak.