Walla Walla Valley, Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

Spring Valley Vineyard

Frederick Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Needs good decanting or aeration to open up to red fruit, high alcohol, strong tannings, high acid, and a soft cherry finish. The wine has the right components but feels a little immature despite its good age, all over the palate in a way. — 3 hours ago

Borne of Fire

The Burn Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Nice dark color, full body, character consistent with story, with smoky notes. Definite repurchase at under $20. — 23 days ago

Cayuse Vineyards

Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2022

Rob N
9.2

Bold, funky, barnyard, grapevine syrah. Bright; high acid. $89 direct from winery. — a month ago

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Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Medium garnet , ruby , with some lightening on the rim . Dark, slightly meaty nose , a bit alcoholic perhaps , grafite , iron filing earthy overtones slightly high toned . On the palate this has quite bright cassis , roasted red pepper , meaty , slight earthy , iron filing hint . Quite rich and rounded with some balanced acidity and slightly gritty tannin , a little heavy but not as much as I had feared from 15.2% alcohol . Quiet a lot of ripe dark fruits on the palate , blackberry , cassis , dark cherry. Quite a mouthful, though not subtle and not long on the palate either . Drink now and over the next 5 or so years , I don’t see this improving much. — a day ago

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Jan A

Jan A

Ouch... Given the price...

Mark Ryan Winery

The Dissident Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Lovely for it's age. A bit dusty on the nose, with a bright orange-red color. Smooth, lightly tannic. 39% Merlot, 34% Syrah, 26% Cab Sauv, 1% Petit Verdot. — a month ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Chester-Kidder Columbia Valley Red Blend 2015

Very good and gets better with a few minutes open. — 2 months ago

Canvasback (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

1/2025. A nice Washington Cab. Good flavor and nice on the palate. — 4 days ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Paul J
9.3

PnP. Probably needed a decant. Higher OH than I expected with dark fruit. Medium plus depth and somewhat rustic. — 22 days ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

First Washington I loved and it’s a budget friendly option — a month ago

Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

I gave this a lot of air and it’s still not where I was hoping it would be. Sure it’s not a CA Cab but still. It’s light on the palate, not a great finish and a more tannic, drying overall than I prefer. — 2 months ago

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Norman Gennaro

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So true @Shay A 20 flipping years.
Ron R

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@Shay A , respect your experience as you make have tasted more than than I ever will. In general, my experience is that most U.S wines don’t have longevity like many old-world wines. But my comment does not apply to all. Frankly, after all these years in bottle, if it hasn’t come around by now, will it ever? And if it does, was it worth the wait?
Norman Gennaro

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At 2600 you are no slouch @Ron R not sure this will come around but if it did it was worth the wait :)