Balboa Winery

Mith Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.227 ratings
9.48 pro ratings
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
Byron C Mayes

Dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium full palate yield blackberry, black cranberry, and powdered blueberries with a hint of charred oak. Medium plus tannins that settle down quickly, and juicy, medium acidity shore it all up from entry to long, palate-continuing finish. Showing very well nine years on, this Walla Walla red is still an excellent classic bridge between New World fruit and Old World structure. Likely at or near its peak, though, so drink up with steaks or roots or other hearty fare.

Dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium full palate yield blackberry, black cranberry, and powdered blueberries with a hint of charred oak. Medium plus tannins that settle down quickly, and juicy, medium acidity shore it all up from entry to long, palate-continuing finish. Showing very well nine years on, this Walla Walla red is still an excellent classic bridge between New World fruit and Old World structure. Likely at or near its peak, though, so drink up with steaks or roots or other hearty fare.

Dec 22nd, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and some oak. Drink now and over next 5 years! Small production!

Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and some oak. Drink now and over next 5 years! Small production!

Apr 24th, 2022
Boxer Briefs

Spectator gave it a 93. It's a 10. Completely integrated with fruit, green and tannin. Love this wine. 70'something % Cabernet, Franc & Merlot. Awesome, $45 retail, great texture. Completely over delivers.

Spectator gave it a 93. It's a 10. Completely integrated with fruit, green and tannin. Love this wine. 70'something % Cabernet, Franc & Merlot. Awesome, $45 retail, great texture. Completely over delivers.

Jun 29th, 2016
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.1

Balboa Winery Mith 2012.

Balboa Winery Mith 2012.

Mar 29th, 2015
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.1

2010

2010

Apr 26th, 2014
Boxer Briefs

This wine is pretty damn good. Great fruit, the cab franc has really expressive cocoa notes that are not barrel. The alcohol separates a bit at the end and it feels a bit hot for a cooler vintage and the barrel lingers. Only thing that keeps it from being perfect. Wine is still really good.

This wine is pretty damn good. Great fruit, the cab franc has really expressive cocoa notes that are not barrel. The alcohol separates a bit at the end and it feels a bit hot for a cooler vintage and the barrel lingers. Only thing that keeps it from being perfect. Wine is still really good.

Apr 4th, 2018
Amanda Snyder

Love this. Bold, but a little fruity, too. And, the tasting room in Walla Walla was a joy to visit!

Love this. Bold, but a little fruity, too. And, the tasting room in Walla Walla was a joy to visit!

Nov 12th, 2017
MJF
9.4

Saffron - Walla Walla

Saffron - Walla Walla

May 26th, 2017
Christian Bonny

Hints of spanish paprika ,cinnamon and cocoa powder. Hints of forest floor, mushroom and spice and smoky spice. Finished with moderate tannins and good grip

Hints of spanish paprika ,cinnamon and cocoa powder. Hints of forest floor, mushroom and spice and smoky spice. Finished with moderate tannins and good grip

Feb 7th, 2015