Founded in 2003 by Washington State wine visionary Allen Shoup, the mindset behind the Long Shadows winery is quite simple; obtain the best grapes and get them into the hands of the best winemakers. While often easier said than done, Allen managed to get one of the best Cabernet winemakers to craft Feather for him; that man is Randy Dunn. Randy first appeared on the winemaking map in 1975, when he took on a job at Caymus Vineyards, and had become their winemaker by 1976. With the 1979 vintage, Randy would release his first bottling of Dunn Vineyards. He purchased property on Howell Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley, and his Dunn wines are known for their power, structure, and ability to age for several decades. To this day, the Dunn wines are highly sought after by collectors.
The grapes for Feather come from Washington State's Columbia Valley. Cabernet grown here accentuates the varietal character of the grape and contributes to the wine's silky texture. Grapes were picked by hand, and to help the wine develop optimal structure and extract concentrated color and flavor, the cap was pumped over vigorously at peak fermentation. When ready for barrel, the wine was aged 22 months in all French oak barrels, 85% new. This percentage of new oak is typically reserved for wines that sell for 2x-4x times this price. This wine received a massive 97-point score from Jeb Dunnuck!
JEB DUNNUCK 97 POINTS - "All Cabernet Sauvignon and a blend put together by Randy Dunn, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather is inky purple-hued and offers a brilliant nose of cassis, new leather, graphite, and truffly earth. This rich, spicy, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has terrific purity, a deep, layered mid-palate, and a broad, layered, expansive mouthfeel that keeps you coming back to the glass. Drink this remarkable Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon over the coming two decades."
The grapes for Feather come from Washington State's Columbia Valley. Cabernet grown here accentuates the varietal character of the grape and contributes to the wine's silky texture. Grapes were picked by hand, and to help the wine develop optimal structure and extract concentrated color and flavor, the cap was pumped over vigorously at peak fermentation. When ready for barrel, the wine was aged 22 months in all French oak barrels, 85% new. This percentage of new oak is typically reserved for wines that sell for 2x-4x times this price. This wine received a massive 97-point score from Jeb Dunnuck!
JEB DUNNUCK 97 POINTS - "All Cabernet Sauvignon and a blend put together by Randy Dunn, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather is inky purple-hued and offers a brilliant nose of cassis, new leather, graphite, and truffly earth. This rich, spicy, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has terrific purity, a deep, layered mid-palate, and a broad, layered, expansive mouthfeel that keeps you coming back to the glass. Drink this remarkable Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon over the coming two decades."
