Persuaded by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon has always been about quality.
2017 is no exception.
Complex, deep layers of red fruit with exceptional concentration combine with dark chocolate and hints of mint and vanilla.
Aged in 100% new Taranseau French oak barrels, the luscious mouthfeel enhanced by supple, well-integrated tannins harmonizes with the graceful fruitiness and elegance of grapes grown in the finest vineyards in Washington's Columbia Valley.
The vineyard list for this wine is a notable list among Washington's finest producers.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the renowned Champoux Vineyard are blended with the same varietals from Dubleu, Dionysis and Weinbau Vineyards, resulting in a wine of incredible concentration and excellent aging potential.
The owner, Kyle MacLachlan, is a Washington-born actor who gained widespread popularity for his role as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the 1990 TV series "Twin Peaks," based on the novel by David Lynch.
With a strong passion for wine, McLachlan began making wine in 2005 as another passion of his to pursue alongside his acting career.
A native of Yakima in Washington State's Columbia Valley wine-growing heartland, McLachlan produces three highly acclaimed Columbia Valley wines: Persuaded by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon, Baby Bear Syrah and Blushing Bear Rosé.
An overwhelming love for his hometown and a desire to stay connected to his family roots has translated into a passion and enthusiasm for artisanal winemaking.
McLachlan has quickly become an advocate and evangelist for the unique characteristics and flavor profiles of WA wines, and is involved in all aspects of Persuaded by Bear's wines.
McLachlan sees a strong connection between acting and winemaking in that they both balance process, patience and creativity.
He named his wine Pursued by Bear in homage to one of the most famous stage directions in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, Act III, Scene III: "exit, pursued by bear."
The stage directions are amusing and unexpected, not only reflecting his stage background, but also providing a subtle glimpse of his sense of humor.
"That phrase seemed like a perfect fit for what I was trying to do," he said.