Pursued by Bear has been produced by Hollywood actor Kyle MacLachlan since 2005.
Bear Cub, the first release of 2016, was created by returning to the original blend.
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with just a touch of Syrah standing out on the palate.
Even when young, it is easy to drink due to its lively fruitiness, and its solid structure allows it to age beautifully.
The 2018 is a youthful, vibrant wine with attractive aromas of ripe berries and vanilla bean.
Rich and deep, with flavors of wild raspberry, blackcurrant and dark stone fruit accented by dark cocoa.
This is a bright and lively sibling to our Persuaded by Bear Cabernet, with fresh fruit yet enough structure to age beautifully over time.
Grapes from six vineyards, including Horse Heaven Hills, Wahluke Slope and Walla Walla Valley, give this wine its layered complexity.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are hand-picked, carefully selected from the best varieties, and gently fermented.
Aged until fully blended in tight grain French oak barrels, slowly integrating the fruit and oak.
The addition of a small amount of Syrah aged in a 600L Taransau puncheon adds richness and depth to the mid-palate.
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.