This is Dusted Valley’s top Cabernet Sauvignon. Southwind Vineyard lies on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley, perched high on a ridge of ancient lava flows overlooking the beautiful Walla Walla Valley. The diversity in elevation and soil profiles make it an extremely special place to grow grapes. This wine is dedicated to the loving memory of Chad’s Grandpa Vernon Rhodes. He was a truly amazing man, and this Cab takes its name from his miraculous chocolate chip cookie the “V.R. Special”.
2019 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Specs
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia
Vineyards: Southwind Vineyard Estate
Total Acidity: 6.12 grams/L
pH: 3.8
Alcohol: 14.5%
Techniques: 12-14 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling. Four Cabernet Sauvignon Clones. Native yeast fermentation.
Oak Program: 45% new French oak
Production: 4,200 bottles
2018 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
92 Points & Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast
Specs
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley
Vineyards: Southwind Vineyard Estate
Total Acidity: 5.9 grams/L
pH: 3.74
Alcohol: 14.5%
Techniques: 14-17 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling. Four Cabernet Sauvignon Clones.
Oak Program: 50% new French oak
Production: 3,600 bottles
2017 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
93 Points, James Suckling 92 Points, Wine Advocate
Winemaker’s Notes
This is Dusted Valley’s top Cabernet Sauvignon and is crafted from some of the oldest and most sought after vineyards in Washington State, including Dionysus and our Southwind Estate Vineyards. This wine is dedicated to the loving memory of Chad’s Grandpa Vernon Rhodes. He was a truly amazing man, and this Cab takes its name from his miraculous chocolate chip cookie the “V.R. Special”.
Specs
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Vineyards: Southwind (Estate), Dionysus
Total Acidity: 5.68 grams/L
pH: 3.9
Alcohol: 14.5%
Techniques: 17-21 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling.
Oak Program: 44% new French oak
Production: 4,608 bottles
What’s Included
6-bottles:
2x - 2017 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
2x - 2018 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
2x - 2019 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Case:
4x - 2017 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
4x - 2018 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
4x - 2019 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Dusted Valley was founded on the notion that when family works together the American Dream can turn into a living reality. In 2003, these Wisconsin natives took a leap of faith and started a new adventure in the Walla Walla Valley. Today, under the Dusted Valley® and Boomtown® labels, the family farms three estate vineyards and crafts honest wines with a sense of place.
When Dusted Valley was created, the Johnsons and Braunels set out on an adventure – leaving behind their comfortable jobs to do something a little unconventional. And they haven’t looked back since. For the last 21 years, the family has been proudly growing and crafting spectacular Washington State wine under the Dusted Valley and Boomtown by Dusted Valley labels. With strong roots in agriculture, brothers-in-law Chad Johnson and Corey Braunel focus their wine growing philosophies in the vineyard with sustainable practices, low (or modest) yields and minimalistic winemaking. The resulting wines offer a sense of place and showcase their estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and other premier vineyards throughout the state.
As part of their distinctive oak program, Dusted Valley works with barrels crafted from the finest French oak, along with oak sourced from the area near the 45th parallel of Wisconsin where they were born and raised. At roughly a 6,000 case operation, offerings include Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Chardonnay, along with Bordeaux and Rhone Style blends. Dusted Valley proudly shares “the good life” with friends and fans at their two tasting rooms– one at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla and one near Seattle in the heart of Edmonds, Washington.
As we say in the Dusted Valley, “Experience the click of quality and crack that cap! The first two glasses are for your health, the second two for ours!”
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon
6 bottles for $189.99 $31.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $299.99 $25/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon - $80 = 21.05%
Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s Notes
2019 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Specs
2018 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
92 Points & Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast
Specs
2017 Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
93 Points, James Suckling
92 Points, Wine Advocate
Winemaker’s Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $744/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 13 - Wednesday, Apr 15
Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon
6 bottles for $189.99 $31.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $299.99 $25/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017
2018
2019
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Dusted Valley V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon - $80 = 21.05%