Brought to tasting group. Opened about three hours prior. Loads of very fine sediment in the neck. Deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with some sediment in the glass. On the nose, medium+ intensity. A combination of red and dark fruits, currants and brambles, tobacco, green bell pepper, earth and some spices. On the palate, confirming the mixed fruit set, tobacco, earth and spices. There is an overarching impression of freshness in this wine. Medium+ tannin, Medium+ acid, Medium+ finish. The ABV is an incredibly modest 12.5%…a lightweight by today’s standards and yet, it was lacking nothing.
Brought to tasting group. Opened about three hours prior. Loads of very fine sediment in the neck. Deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with some sediment in the glass. On the nose, medium+ intensity. A combination of red and dark fruits, currants and brambles, tobacco, green bell pepper, earth and some spices. On the palate, confirming the mixed fruit set, tobacco, earth and spices. There is an overarching impression of freshness in this wine. Medium+ tannin, Medium+ acid, Medium+ finish. The ABV is an incredibly modest 12.5%…a lightweight by today’s standards and yet, it was lacking nothing.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Pop and pour, a little over 5 years since my last bottle. This is downright gorgeous, and one of the best Cab Sauv I've had in a while. On the nose: soft boysenberry, some herbal notes, charcoal powder, tangy red fruit, so fresh and lively, but tempered with a touch of game and leather. On the palate, fantastic acidity, some plum and blackberry, a touch of soy, great salinity. Attenuated tannin on the juicy finish. This is at or perhaps slightly past peak, but a fantastic bottle of Cab.
Pop and pour, a little over 5 years since my last bottle. This is downright gorgeous, and one of the best Cab Sauv I've had in a while. On the nose: soft boysenberry, some herbal notes, charcoal powder, tangy red fruit, so fresh and lively, but tempered with a touch of game and leather. On the palate, fantastic acidity, some plum and blackberry, a touch of soy, great salinity. Attenuated tannin on the juicy finish. This is at or perhaps slightly past peak, but a fantastic bottle of Cab.
May 26th, 2020
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
