Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Reserve Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
#AgedWineTuesday.
This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State is a nice surprise. Doesn't show its age at all, at this point.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate and good with food.
After a couple of hours of airtime it shows, red and black fruits with earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, bell pepper, vegetables, herbs, graphite and black coffee.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy pomegranates.
Wine Enthusiasts 87 Points.
A little off balance, but has nice structure with a nice mouthfeel.
I've had it before, but at a younger age. Now it feels like a California Merlot, actually. Very interesting to try these kind of wines.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Aged in French oak barrels (30% new).
13.9% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$22.
#AgedWineTuesday.
This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State is a nice surprise. Doesn't show its age at all, at this point.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate and good with food.
After a couple of hours of airtime it shows, red and black fruits with earth, wood, spices, peppercorn, bell pepper, vegetables, herbs, graphite and black coffee.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy pomegranates.
Wine Enthusiasts 87 Points.
A little off balance, but has nice structure with a nice mouthfeel.
I've had it before, but at a younger age. Now it feels like a California Merlot, actually. Very interesting to try these kind of wines.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Aged in French oak barrels (30% new).
13.9% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$22.
A lot more refined and softer than it's little brother the "Expedition". Still the big dark berry fruit, the profound American oak and a medium to long finish. $15 - 88pts.
A lot more refined and softer than it's little brother the "Expedition". Still the big dark berry fruit, the profound American oak and a medium to long finish. $15 - 88pts.
Sep 23rd, 2013
Probably my favorite WA wine! Found at Total Wine and Founding Farmers. A hint of sweet on the back of the tongue with a slight earthiness and jammy. Cedar also on the tongue with some blackberry notes.
Probably my favorite WA wine! Found at Total Wine and Founding Farmers. A hint of sweet on the back of the tongue with a slight earthiness and jammy. Cedar also on the tongue with some blackberry notes.
Apr 2nd, 2016Earthy well rounded tannin little dry at the end. Cedar, berries, little sour in the beginning.
Earthy well rounded tannin little dry at the end. Cedar, berries, little sour in the beginning.
Jan 23rd, 2016
It's become one of my favorite mid priced cabs.
It's become one of my favorite mid priced cabs.
Feb 15th, 2015Another birthday gift from my son! One more to go.
Another birthday gift from my son! One more to go.
Oct 12th, 2014
It was pretty Good I love a good Cab!
It was pretty Good I love a good Cab!
Feb 24th, 2014