Cellar Beast La Bête 2022

Points: 98 | Amador County | Limited Vintage
Vol.
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14.1
%
ML.
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ml
Type.
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Red
Regular Price
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$34.99
Wine Club Pricing
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30.99
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Rich, Spicy, and Layered | 94 Points

Translating to "The Beast" this is a bold blend of 60% Carménère and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from Yakima Valley. With intense dark fruit, peppery spice, and powerful tannins, it earned Double Gold at the American Fine Wine Competition. Once a wine club exclusive, now available to all.

About this Wine

ABV: 14.1

ML: 750

AVA: Yakima Valley, WA

Oaking/Aging: Aged in neutral French Oak barrels for fourteen months to enhance its rich flavor profile, but balanced with a heavy polished tannic structure.

Awards:

94 Points - Double Gold at The American Fine Wine Competition

Silver at 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards

Silver at 2024 USA Wine Ratings

Why You'll Love this Wine

Dark Fruit Intensity – Bursting with blackberry, black cherry, and cassis flavors.

Washington Terroir – A unique blend of Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and Yakima Valley Carménère.

Perfect for Aging – Develops even more depth over time.

Recommended Food Pairings

Lamb Chops with Rosemary – Earthy, herbal notes from the Carménère enhance the flavors of tender, herb-crusted lamb.

Mushroom & Truffle Risotto – The umami-rich flavors highlight the wine’s earthy, peppery undertones.

Eggplant Parmesan – The acidity in the tomato sauce and creamy mozzarella balance the wine’s tannic structure.

Winemakers Notes

Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker

Winemaker's Notes: La Bête is another way of showing the world how amazing the Carménère grape is and in this program we showcase it by coupling it with the most popular red variety for the American market, Cabernet Sauvignon. Both grapes exude power and intensity but dance so beautifully together to show an awesome contrast bold intensity with a graceful and elegant finish.

Product Description
Tasting Notes
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Special Notes About Region and Varietal

A robust blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Horse Heaven Hills AVA of Washington State and 40% Carmenére from Pontin del Roza Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA, WA.

The Cabernet Sauvignon exudes blackberry, black cherry, and dark fruit flavors from the warmer climate and longer growing season of Horse Heaven Hills, plum and cassis from the sandy loam soil structure, complimented by herbal and mint notes lent by the pronounced diurnal swing.

The warm days and cool nights of the Yakima Valley help the Carmenére develop rich fruit flavors while maintaining a critical acid profile. The microclimate of the Pontin del Roza vineyard enhances Carmenére’s signature notes of green bell pepper skins, cloves and hints of spice.

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Cellar Beast La Bête 2022

La Bête enchants with bold dark fruit flavors and velvety tannins, offering a robust and memorable wine experience in every glass. 94 Points.

Price

$34.99

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Only 92 Bottles Remaining

Smooth & Fruit-Forward

Bright & Crisp

Light & Elegant

Bold & Structured

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Sommelier Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve reveals layers of dark blackberry, cassis, and subtle cocoa supported by elegant tannins and a long, structured finish.


The wine balances depth and complexity while maintaining remarkable smoothness, making it ideal for both special occasions and memorable dinners.


Crafted in small batches, this vintage reflects the distinctive character of Red Heaven Vineyard in Washington’s Yakima Valley.

Key Tasting Details

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard

Red Heaven Vineyard

Region

Yakima Valley

Body

Full-bodied

Finish

Long and structured

Vineyard & Winemaking Story

From Premier Vineyard to Pennsylvania Craftsmanship

Each vintage begins with grapes sourced from exceptional vineyards across the West Coast. These grapes are transported to Pennsylvania where our winemaking team carefully crafts each wine on-site.

This hands-on process allows us to combine outstanding vineyard fruit with meticulous winemaking techniques, resulting in wines that reflect both the vineyard and the passion behind every bottle.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is produced in extremely limited quantities, allowing our team to focus on balance, depth, and expression.

Food Pairings

Perfect Food Pairings

This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with rich and savory dishes.

Grilled ribeye steak

Braised short ribs

Aged cheddar

Lamb chops

Dark chocolate dessertsa

Scarcity

Limited Production Vintage

This wine is part of a limited production vintage. Once these bottles are sold, this exact vintage will not return.
Wine club members receive early access to many of our limited releases before they become available to the public.

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