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Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A very pretty color.
Very aromatic nose right out of the bottle with black fruits, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, spices and chocolate notes.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, blackberries, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, light earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, licorice and herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain is drinking gorgeously now. Rich and elegant. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.
I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now. Drinking almost at its peak, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Wine Spectator 92 points. Robert Parker 93 points.
Spicy and fruit forward. Tangy, interesting and very entertaining.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$130.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A very pretty color.
Very aromatic nose right out of the bottle with black fruits, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, spices and chocolate notes.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, blackberries, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, light earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, licorice and herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain is drinking gorgeously now. Rich and elegant. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.
I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now. Drinking almost at its peak, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
Wine Spectator 92 points. Robert Parker 93 points.
Spicy and fruit forward. Tangy, interesting and very entertaining.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$130.
Blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of rich dark berry fruit, floral and complex spice, aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with floral spice, vanilla, integrated spicy oak, tobacco and earthy cinnamon. Fine soft dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, vanilla oak and earthy notes, starting to drink now but some time will benefit, 3000 cases! A nice fillet mignon with mushroom gravy will go well.
Blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of rich dark berry fruit, floral and complex spice, aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with floral spice, vanilla, integrated spicy oak, tobacco and earthy cinnamon. Fine soft dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, vanilla oak and earthy notes, starting to drink now but some time will benefit, 3000 cases! A nice fillet mignon with mushroom gravy will go well.
May 27th, 2025
Dark and jammy but not overpowering on the palate; almost medium-full bodied. Quite delicious 🍷
Dark and jammy but not overpowering on the palate; almost medium-full bodied. Quite delicious 🍷
Jun 28th, 2024
‘14 marked the 20th vintage for this joint venture between Antinori and Ch. Ste. Michelle (which is one of the more underrated producers in the US IMO).
Elegant bouquet of black currant, blueberry, cedar, nutmeg, dried leaves, and subtle black pepper. The palate is rich and deep yet lively. Beautiful round acidity. Supple tannins. Light mineral notes on the lingering finish.
‘14 marked the 20th vintage for this joint venture between Antinori and Ch. Ste. Michelle (which is one of the more underrated producers in the US IMO).
Elegant bouquet of black currant, blueberry, cedar, nutmeg, dried leaves, and subtle black pepper. The palate is rich and deep yet lively. Beautiful round acidity. Supple tannins. Light mineral notes on the lingering finish.
Holy cow, this is an exceptional wine. Inky color with hints of rust and electric pink in the rim. Soft aroma of raspberry tart, strawberry jam, red cherry, red currant, tobacco, & subtle violet. Pure silk on the palate, with a velvety grip on the finish. Notes of stewed plum, jammy red fruit, chocolate, subtle baking spice, and purple candy. Absolutely beautiful wine. Lovely to sip, but big enough to stand up to a hearty protein. Thank you, Ashley!
Holy cow, this is an exceptional wine. Inky color with hints of rust and electric pink in the rim. Soft aroma of raspberry tart, strawberry jam, red cherry, red currant, tobacco, & subtle violet. Pure silk on the palate, with a velvety grip on the finish. Notes of stewed plum, jammy red fruit, chocolate, subtle baking spice, and purple candy. Absolutely beautiful wine. Lovely to sip, but big enough to stand up to a hearty protein. Thank you, Ashley!
Apr 4th, 2023
Wine tasting at capital grille! Really good, full body cab!
Wine tasting at capital grille! Really good, full body cab!
Aug 29th, 2022