Abeja
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This vintage is my kind of Cab. Purple and rich with concentrated cassis and black cherry. The nose and the palate show layers of red currant, mocha, mint, eucalyptus, licorice, and gravel with solid acidity to back up the flavors. Lots of nutmeg and cinnamon but the oak is well integrated. The finish is long, earthy, and spicy with fine, powdery tannins, and fresh acidity. The alc. sticks out a bit at 14.5%. Very approachable on its own but great with sausage pizza or meatloaf or BBQ ribs.
I’ve had this wine before. I’m a hard sell with new world Cab. Lay this down or drink now. Super impressed with this complex showing.
This vintage is my kind of Cab. Purple and rich with concentrated cassis and black cherry. The nose and the palate show layers of red currant, mocha, mint, eucalyptus, licorice, and gravel with solid acidity to back up the flavors. Lots of nutmeg and cinnamon but the oak is well integrated. The finish is long, earthy, and spicy with fine, powdery tannins, and fresh acidity. The alc. sticks out a bit at 14.5%. Very approachable on its own but great with sausage pizza or meatloaf or BBQ ribs.
I’ve had this wine before. I’m a hard sell with new world Cab. Lay this down or drink now. Super impressed with this complex showing.
Double decanted & served with dinner . Explosive nose showing black currant & mocha powder. Rich, deep palate with waves of black fruit & textured oaky spice. Plenty of youthful tannins which resolve with each bite of steak & as the wine breathes. Despite the showy fruit & tannins, this has a freshness & drinkability which is fantastic.
This has a healthy dose of Merlot blended in & a dollop of PV. From an excellent mix of top vineyards around the CV including one of Abeja's estate sources. Excellent vintage after vintage.
Double decanted & served with dinner . Explosive nose showing black currant & mocha powder. Rich, deep palate with waves of black fruit & textured oaky spice. Plenty of youthful tannins which resolve with each bite of steak & as the wine breathes. Despite the showy fruit & tannins, this has a freshness & drinkability which is fantastic.
This has a healthy dose of Merlot blended in & a dollop of PV. From an excellent mix of top vineyards around the CV including one of Abeja's estate sources. Excellent vintage after vintage.
A bit of merlot and pv they buy 2/3 of their fruit a very cold vintage red currant and cassis berry fruit with a good hand of fresh earth and spice. A big wine but still quite fresh and elegant style with great freshness and lots of that spice and nuance through the finish very well balanced with a long layered finish. Most excellent
A bit of merlot and pv they buy 2/3 of their fruit a very cold vintage red currant and cassis berry fruit with a good hand of fresh earth and spice. A big wine but still quite fresh and elegant style with great freshness and lots of that spice and nuance through the finish very well balanced with a long layered finish. Most excellent
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014A very deep, rich, and concentrated wine. A wine to chew on but a very tasty chew. Unfortunately the oak stuck out like a soar thumb and seemed to get worse with air. #abeja #columbiavally #washington #cabernetsauvignon #ctbucklinwine
A very deep, rich, and concentrated wine. A wine to chew on but a very tasty chew. Unfortunately the oak stuck out like a soar thumb and seemed to get worse with air. #abeja #columbiavally #washington #cabernetsauvignon #ctbucklinwine
Jul 10th, 2016
Drank w Toher. Drier side but good smooth cab
Drank w Toher. Drier side but good smooth cab
Aug 31st, 2016
