Cheers to staying healthy, social and young at heart through pickleball.  This bottle of 2021 Va Piano Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the game and the joy it brings to people of all ages.  

Winemaker Justin Wylie and abstract artist Ben Joyce have teamed up to celebrate the sport through art and wine.  The front label is an homage to the birthplace of pickleball, Bainbridge Island, WA.  The whiffle ball, originally used to play the game, marks the location of the first pickleball court.  

Share this flavorfulwine with your pickleball friends and take a moment to reflect on the joy and camaraderie that the game brings.  Whether a seasoned player or a beginner, pickleball is an opportunity for you to connect with others and stay active.

Serve it up!

Now’s the time to stock up on some Vino Rosso! This delightful Cabernet Sauvignon blend is your secret weapon for gift-giving, serving at holiday parties, or just chilling with a pizza on a cozy night in. Crafted from grapes grown in our own Octave & Va Piano Estate Vineyards plus the outstanding Eritage Vineyard, this beauty offers a bouquet of black plum, cherry, and blackberry with a sprinkle of cedar, clove, and black tea for good measure. 

100 % Cabernet Sauvignon, OX red exhibits dark fruit flavors like blackberry and plum. A warm growing climate paired with cool nights in the Columbia Valley lends this wine its elevating acidity. Rich mouthfeel is complemented by notes of tobacco, cedar, and earth.

2021 was a warm growing season for Washington State marked by a record shattering heat in late June which led to historically low yields at harvest. Bud break began at the very beginning of April, ahead of historical averages. At the end of June, a heat dome descended upon the west coast. It shattered all previous temperature records. The vineyards fared well, but led to significant reduction in berry and cluster size. Veraison began in mid-July, temps cooled down in September and October, allowing for extended hang time. While overall crops were much smaller, we were very pleased with the quality. Brix were a little elevated, however, acid held on very well considering the overall warmth of the growing season. What is all means is, 2021 are delicious balanced wines!

Vintage Notes

2021 was a warm growing season for Washington State marked by a record shattering heat in late June which led to historically low yields at harvest. Bud break began at the very beginning of April, ahead of historical averages. At the end of June, a heat dome descended upon the west coast. It shattered all previous temperature records. The vineyards fared well, but led to significant reduction in berry and cluster size. Veraison began in mid-July, temps cooled down in September and October, allowing for extended hang time. While overall crops were much smaller, we were very pleased with the quality. Brix were a little elevated, however, acid held on very well considering the overall warmth of the growing season. What is all means is, 2021 are delicious balanced wines!