Obelisco Estate is a part of the new guard of Washington wineries that are pushing the envelope in terms of producing quality wines. Obelisco is the creation of Doug Long and his partners, when Doug decided that he had retired too early.

Doug’s career in wine stretches back to 1971 when he and his two brothers planted grapes on some of his father’s property purchased high above the Napa Valley. As good luck would have it, they soon learned that this site was ideal for growing high quality grapes. A decade later they decided to open their own winery, David Arthur, which went on to considerable fame. Wine Spectator awarded it their 2000 Winery of the Year. Their Elevation 1147 Cabernet Sauvignon has received much praise from the wine critics, frequently cited for its long aging ability and opulent texture.>>>Read more on Advinetures