March 1st Releases
Cases Produced: 1800-2200
Vintages: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
This is the varietal that we believe will
increasingly be recognized as the icon varietal of Washington State
and comprises the majority of our production. This Cabernet is stylish,
elegant, and impeccably balanced. We accomplish this by meticulous
viticultural management, utilization of a rare sorting system, gentle
handling of the fruit and the wine, customized practices for every
lot no matter how small, and carefully selected French oak.
Cases Produced: 700-800
Vintages: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Carefully chosen cool climate sites provide the fruit for this Chardonnay.
We then employ all of the traditional techniques: whole cluster
pressing, barrel fermentation, and aging sur lie. The result is
a Chardonnay with elegance and richness that is balanced with nice
acidity making it an excellent companion to food.
May 1st Releases
One hundred percent estate grown
Cases Produced: 200-300
Vintages: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The fruit for this wine is grown at an elevation of 1310 feet on
the grounds of the Winery. The higher elevation and the proximity
to the Blue Mountains, gives this vineyard a longer, cooler ripening
season than most other areas of the Walla Walla Appellation. The
cooler site results in a style much like that of a classic Northern
Rhone with complexity and balance without the concentration and
higher alcohol levels of Syrah produced in warmer areas.
One hundred percent estate grown
Cases Produced: 150-200
Vintages: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
We have almost two acres of this special varietal planted at Abeja.
It is cropped to less than two tons per acre, very carefully pressed,
then barrel fermented in neutral French oak. This results in a wine
that has a profusion of aromas followed by incredible complexity
and viscosity that is balanced with a level of acidity that is so
often missing in Viognier. It is a perfect wine for the summer.
When well chilled it is still so generous and flavorful.
Cases Produced: 600-700
Vintages: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
We call this our Beekeeper’s Blend because Abeja is Spanish
for bee. Produced from fruit grown in our younger vineyards, it
is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc
and Malbec. The exact composition varies from vintage to vintage.
November 1st Releases
Cases Produced: 300-500
Vintages: 2004, 2005, 2006
This classic varietal is perfectly suited for special growing areas
of Washington State, and while it blends beautifully with Cabernet
Sauvignon, it has the quality and character to stand firmly on its
own. It is a pure, lush, classic Merlot with a special intensity
that comes with Washington State fruit.
Cases Produced: Varies by vintage
Vintages: 2002, 2005 (2008 release)
At Abeja, a reserve is a wine of very limited
production that reflects the absolute best of an outstanding vintage.
We select our favorite barrels from our finest lots and blend them
to make a wine that captures the special nature of the vintage and
embodies our vision of classic Cabernet Sauvignon produced from
grapes grown in Washington State.
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