Pursued by Bear has been produced by Hollywood actor Kyle MacLachlan since 2005.
The first release of 2016, Bear Cub, is a wine with plenty of fruitiness that can be enjoyed young.
Made from the small yields and deep color of the 2021 grapes, this wine has fresh, vibrant flavors and rich aromas of wild blueberries and dark fruits that burst from the glass, making it easy to drink and approachable. It is a small, attractive wine.
On the palate, rich flavors of fresh blackcurrant and juicy plum seamlessly blend with subtle hints of mocha and spicy oak.
The palate is smooth and pleasant, supported by silky, flavoursome tannins and a long, lively finish.
Grapes from four prestigious vineyards add layered complexity to this outstanding blend.
The 2021 vintage is sourced from Les Collins Vineyard, located at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla Valley, Weinbau Vineyard on the gentle south-facing Wahluke Slopes, and Dionysis Vineyard and Sagemore Vineyard in the White Bluffs AVA.
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 four 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.