Dunham Cellars
XIV Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with floral herbs, earthy oak, tobacco and black pepper. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cacao and herb spice.
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with floral herbs, earthy oak, tobacco and black pepper. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cacao and herb spice.
May 11th, 2023
The 2016 ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful new effort from this warm vintage in Washington. The nose shows off rich blackberry pie, Turkish coffee and sagebrush aromas that meld in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced, showing ripe red cherry, blueberry compote, coffee grounds and suggestions of black tea and exotic spices. This just might be the first ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon wines by Dunham out of roughly fifteen where I have found blue fruits. Nonetheless, this is delicious wine that is drinking marvelously now and will cellar well for at least another ten to fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 93
The 2016 ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful new effort from this warm vintage in Washington. The nose shows off rich blackberry pie, Turkish coffee and sagebrush aromas that meld in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced, showing ripe red cherry, blueberry compote, coffee grounds and suggestions of black tea and exotic spices. This just might be the first ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon wines by Dunham out of roughly fifteen where I have found blue fruits. Nonetheless, this is delicious wine that is drinking marvelously now and will cellar well for at least another ten to fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 93
Nov 22nd, 2019The 2015 Dunham Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic effort from this warm vintage. The wine shows toasty oak that wraps around blackberry cordial and smoked meats with sagebrush undertones on the nose. The palate is soft, delivering a silky mouthfeel. Light tannins connect with copious dark fruits and chocolate flavors. This is simply delicious now and should continue to drink well over the next handful of years. Drink 2019-2029- 92
The 2015 Dunham Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic effort from this warm vintage. The wine shows toasty oak that wraps around blackberry cordial and smoked meats with sagebrush undertones on the nose. The palate is soft, delivering a silky mouthfeel. Light tannins connect with copious dark fruits and chocolate flavors. This is simply delicious now and should continue to drink well over the next handful of years. Drink 2019-2029- 92
Feb 19th, 2019Bold, mellow tannins. Chocolate brownie.
Bold, mellow tannins. Chocolate brownie.
Jul 28th, 2017
Blind tasting. I was very confused it had a lot of the sweeter warmer herbal flavors like marjoram and thyme yet it had still this cool dark currant, cassis body with just the softest, gentle tannins. What could it be. I didn’t guess it but Tammy revealed she had picked a 2012 100% Cab from Dunham. Just amazing, tasting the magic of Eric. It was awesome.
Blind tasting. I was very confused it had a lot of the sweeter warmer herbal flavors like marjoram and thyme yet it had still this cool dark currant, cassis body with just the softest, gentle tannins. What could it be. I didn’t guess it but Tammy revealed she had picked a 2012 100% Cab from Dunham. Just amazing, tasting the magic of Eric. It was awesome.
May 9th, 2021
NY strip, blue cheese wedge. Perfect date
NY strip, blue cheese wedge. Perfect date
Sep 2nd, 2018
Very enjoyable Washington cab. Mellow with a pleasant finish.
Very enjoyable Washington cab. Mellow with a pleasant finish.
Aug 23rd, 2017
