Soos Creek

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.039 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
MaJ CappS

Oh yeah! Revisiting, notes are similar.

Oh yeah! Revisiting, notes are similar.

Dec 25th, 2020
MaJ CappS

Mint and tabac on the nose - very appealing.

Heavy handed, dark berries that reflect well with the eucalyptus and fresh, wet tobacco.
Blackberry acidity and tongue depressing tannins.
A truly fantastic wine that is a great value.
I’ve been really into WA state wines for the purity of fruit amd expressiveness.
If I still smoked a cigar, this would be in the other hand.

Mint and tabac on the nose - very appealing.

Heavy handed, dark berries that reflect well with the eucalyptus and fresh, wet tobacco.
Blackberry acidity and tongue depressing tannins.
A truly fantastic wine that is a great value.
I’ve been really into WA state wines for the purity of fruit amd expressiveness.
If I still smoked a cigar, this would be in the other hand.

Nov 11th, 2020
Gilbert Lara Jr

2008

Nov 17th, 2014
Brad Baumgarten

Enjoyable claret. Juicy lively but jammy. Nice black cherry, some savory notes. Decent length.

Enjoyable claret. Juicy lively but jammy. Nice black cherry, some savory notes. Decent length.

Mar 28th, 2020
TheSkip

Previous notes apply. Great wine!!

Previous notes apply. Great wine!!

Apr 30th, 2019
Andrew Willingham

Little bit of carbonation feeling on your tongue. Grape soda, dark, dried cherries and raspberries. Amazingly smooth blend for something Cab dominant. Very much enjoyed this- surprising, different, and enjoyable!

Little bit of carbonation feeling on your tongue. Grape soda, dark, dried cherries and raspberries. Amazingly smooth blend for something Cab dominant. Very much enjoyed this- surprising, different, and enjoyable!

Jun 4th, 2018
Frank Kuo

Color of cloudy purple. Nose is a beauty with waves of ripe black cherries, almost like refined cherry jam, tobacco leaves, anise, and peppery. Taste is following the similar nice nose notes, with new addition of some sweetness, sweet oak, and grassy flavors. Aftertaste is long with good backbone of tannins. She is awesome to enjoy now.

Color of cloudy purple. Nose is a beauty with waves of ripe black cherries, almost like refined cherry jam, tobacco leaves, anise, and peppery. Taste is following the similar nice nose notes, with new addition of some sweetness, sweet oak, and grassy flavors. Aftertaste is long with good backbone of tannins. She is awesome to enjoy now.

Nov 13th, 2017
TheSkip

One of the finest pop and pour wines out there. Explodes in the glass right out of the bottle.

One of the finest pop and pour wines out there. Explodes in the glass right out of the bottle.

Jul 9th, 2017
TheSkip

More WA! Again, a great showing. A Bordeaux blend of 69% Cabernet and 31% merlot, this is singing from the moment I opened it.

More WA! Again, a great showing. A Bordeaux blend of 69% Cabernet and 31% merlot, this is singing from the moment I opened it.

Jun 8th, 2017
Suzanne Debrango

Poured dark garnet, needs at least an hour decanted before drinking. A passable wine not amazing but pleasant and drinkable.

Poured dark garnet, needs at least an hour decanted before drinking. A passable wine not amazing but pleasant and drinkable.

Feb 10th, 2016