The Road Less Traveled is 100% Cabernet Franc that has an increasing quantity of Clone 214 Franc which leans less herbal and more blue fruits and sea salt flavors. It pairs nicely with grilled pork chops, barbecue, turkey, and root vegetables.
Winemaker Notes
This wine is 100% varietal, with just over half of the fruit coming from Wallula Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills and the rest from Dineen in the Rattlesnake Hills. Seeing just 30% new French oak, it has aromas of raspberry and cherry Ludens cough drop, followed by flavors that bring seamlessness and intensity. Sean P. Sullivan
About the Producer
Founded in 1999 by Brett and Denise Isenhower, we are a family-owned and operated winery. Our handcrafted wines that reflect their vineyards with clarity and purity. Every wine expresses lightness of touch and depth of character that reward enjoyment now and with patience 10+ years of bottle age.
We work with growers who farm distinctive sites. Most of our wines come from single vineyards: each bottle expresses a unique sense of place.
Brett intervenes lightly: gentle extraction, precise fermentation, careful monitoring of every step to preserve freshness, tension, fruit, and nuance in every wine.
We produce strictly limited quantities, buying grapes with acre contracts. This approach prioritizes quality and attention to detail over volume.
Our core wine portfolio is available at our Walla Walla winery. Limited distribution in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Illinois.
