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Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0124 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A Blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc & 2% Malbec. Grapes sourced from Weinbau, Lady Hawk, Champoux, Shaw and Obelisco vineyards. Red and black fruit aromas with earthy herb notes. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with sweet vanilla on fine tannins. Lingering finish ending with spice notes. Tasting Sample.

A Blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc & 2% Malbec. Grapes sourced from Weinbau, Lady Hawk, Champoux, Shaw and Obelisco vineyards. Red and black fruit aromas with earthy herb notes. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with sweet vanilla on fine tannins. Lingering finish ending with spice notes. Tasting Sample.

2 people found it helpfulApr 13th, 2018
Ryan

Young but so excellent

Young but so excellent

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2017
Aaron Horton

Tasty cab franc on a chilly night in Spokane.

Tasty cab franc on a chilly night in Spokane.

Feb 1st, 2016
Christanna Honer

Very much like a smooth Napa Cab Franc

Very much like a smooth Napa Cab Franc

May 13th, 2015
Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Magnum. Nice now. Full, rich, round but with good structure to go another 20 years.

Magnum. Nice now. Full, rich, round but with good structure to go another 20 years.

Feb 24th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A very impressive bouquet very rich a bit of merlot franc and Malbec in the blend predominantly red mountain

A very impressive bouquet very rich a bit of merlot franc and Malbec in the blend predominantly red mountain

Jan 16th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

One of the best winemakers in Washington state

One of the best winemakers in Washington state

Nov 28th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

A bit of merlot and Cabernet franc walluke slope and red mountain black cherry currant berry fruit fine herbs dark chocolates sweet tobacco spice very complex bouquet. Very rich and fruity very ripe round tannins echoing the nuance and a LNG layered finish. Finish 40+ excellent+

A bit of merlot and Cabernet franc walluke slope and red mountain black cherry currant berry fruit fine herbs dark chocolates sweet tobacco spice very complex bouquet. Very rich and fruity very ripe round tannins echoing the nuance and a LNG layered finish. Finish 40+ excellent+

Aug 15th, 2013
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Softly fruited. Doesn't have a long finish.

Softly fruited. Doesn't have a long finish.

Jul 18th, 2017
Henry Fuseler

11/2023. Nice fruit and sits well on the palate. Paired very well with the pork chop special at Mr. Friendly’s.

11/2023. Nice fruit and sits well on the palate. Paired very well with the pork chop special at Mr. Friendly’s.

Nov 20th, 2023