Technical Details

The wine had a pre-fermentation maceration of 151 hours and post-fermentation maceration of 96 hours. 100% Native fermentation. The wine was punched down by hand 3 times each day during maceration and fermentation. All individual wine components, including free run and press fractions, were kept separate until final blending. Elevage was 19 months in 60% new French oak and 40% neutral French oak. The wine achieved its sparkly brilliance from 4 judicious rackings, no fining agents were employed. The wine was very gently filtered using crossflow filtration. The alcohol is 14.3%, pH is 3.66, and the titratable acidity is 6.1 g/L.

Reviews

Formerly only made in magnum, the 2019 Rasa Vineyards ‘En Passant’ combines mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot which were all sourced from the Columbia Valley. Once on the nose this takes on layers of boysenberry cordial, leather and Earl Grey tea, with light vegetal underpinnings from the Cabernet Franc. The highly complex aromatics bring you back to the glass for more enjoyment. The palate is pillowy and inviting, as this effortlessly glides throughout the drinking experience. Simply marvelous to consume now, the 2019 Rasa Vineyards ‘En Passant’ will live on easily for another twenty years. Drink 2022-2042. - 97 Points, Owen Bargreen

Cases Produced: 76