Ciel du Cheval explained

Ciel du Cheval (French for "horse's heaven") is a grape-growing estate located in the center of Red Mountain AVA.^[1] Paul Gregutt, wine writer for the Seattle Times and Wine Enthusiast, lists Ciel du Cheval as one of the "top twenty" vineyards in the entire state.^[2] Ciel's grapes are used by several of the 'A-list' wineries in Washington, according to Gregutt.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Meinert, Lawrence P. and Alan J. Busacca. "Geology and Wine 6. Terroir of the Red Mountain Appellation, Central Washington, U.S.A.." GeoScience Canada. Volume 29 Number 4, 2002:149-168. (Print)
2. P. Gregutt "Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide" pgs 90-92 University of California Press 2007
3. P. Gregutt "Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide" pg 28 University of California Press 2007