Crossfork Creek Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Deep Ruby with aromas of pronounced earthy herb spices. The palate shows blackberry with pungent oaky tomato leaf spice. Tannins are biting and sticky, leaving a medium(-) finish ending with odd spicy character. In a word “pass.” Tasting Sample.
Deep Ruby with aromas of pronounced earthy herb spices. The palate shows blackberry with pungent oaky tomato leaf spice. Tannins are biting and sticky, leaving a medium(-) finish ending with odd spicy character. In a word “pass.” Tasting Sample.
Mar 1st, 2020
Deep purple red in the glass. Abundant nose of cassis and black cherry. Echoed on the palate with firm but forgiving tannins, medium acidity, and a dark tarry and long finish. I’ve always said that Washington is the New World bridge between California and Bordeaux, and this is a classic example of how. New World fruit with an Old World ethos. Take this anywhere you’d take Left Bank Bordeaux OR a Napa Cab. Drink now through 2026.
Deep purple red in the glass. Abundant nose of cassis and black cherry. Echoed on the palate with firm but forgiving tannins, medium acidity, and a dark tarry and long finish. I’ve always said that Washington is the New World bridge between California and Bordeaux, and this is a classic example of how. New World fruit with an Old World ethos. Take this anywhere you’d take Left Bank Bordeaux OR a Napa Cab. Drink now through 2026.
May 7th, 2019
Such a fabulous value. Drinks Haut-Medoc in style, and as good as the $30-60 Sheridan Cabs. Red plum skin, violet, espresso, red currant, and dark chocolate. Silky tannins, and a light pepper to the finish. I love this wine.
Such a fabulous value. Drinks Haut-Medoc in style, and as good as the $30-60 Sheridan Cabs. Red plum skin, violet, espresso, red currant, and dark chocolate. Silky tannins, and a light pepper to the finish. I love this wine.
Jul 18th, 2017
Smooth dinner vino - great paired with anything!
Smooth dinner vino - great paired with anything!
1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2017This is probably one of THE best $20 Cabs I've ever had. I first had the 2013, which was above average as is, but THIS, is the definition of QPR. (Second label of Sheridan Vineyards)
The nose is very fragrant, exhibiting notes of red delicious apple skins, cedar, sweet balsamic reduction, sod, and french chocolate truffle. The pallet is extremely rich and viscous, but not in a high alcohol fashion. It is full of luscious, dark cherries, stewed blackberries, clove and nutmeg spices, and vanilla bean extract, finishing in a gripping, very slight jam factor.
I think overall this wine is outstanding, whether that is because I am biased to this style of red, or because this wine truly is impressive. It is smooth, round, and rich in complexities, and very expressive of a preferred growing year in good ol' Columbia Valley!
$19.99
This is probably one of THE best $20 Cabs I've ever had. I first had the 2013, which was above average as is, but THIS, is the definition of QPR. (Second label of Sheridan Vineyards)
The nose is very fragrant, exhibiting notes of red delicious apple skins, cedar, sweet balsamic reduction, sod, and french chocolate truffle. The pallet is extremely rich and viscous, but not in a high alcohol fashion. It is full of luscious, dark cherries, stewed blackberries, clove and nutmeg spices, and vanilla bean extract, finishing in a gripping, very slight jam factor.
I think overall this wine is outstanding, whether that is because I am biased to this style of red, or because this wine truly is impressive. It is smooth, round, and rich in complexities, and very expressive of a preferred growing year in good ol' Columbia Valley!
$19.99
Real nice especially for the price. 2011 was tough.
Real nice especially for the price. 2011 was tough.
Feb 21st, 2015
Crossfork Creek — Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Yakima Valley (Sheridan Vineyard), Washington, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A polished, elegant Yakima Cabernet showing classic Sheridan Vineyard finesse. Structured yet supple, with cassis-driven depth, dark fruit richness, and a cool-climate herbal lift that feels both refined and quietly powerful. Tastes far more expensive than it is.
Aromas & Flavors
Cassis, black plum, blackberry, subtle mint, eucalyptus, cocoa, graphite, and light oak spice.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus to full-bodied with silky tannins and excellent balance. Lush but not heavy, smooth and layered, finishing long and composed.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, rosemary chicken, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, or slow-braised short ribs.
Verdict
Beautifully made and genuinely elegant. Complex, expressive, and harmonious without excess weight. A terrific example of Washington Cabernet that delivers both power and finesse.
🍷 Did You Know?
Sheridan Vineyard is one of Yakima Valley’s most respected sites, often supplying fruit to premium Washington producers thanks to its warm days, cool nights, and naturally concentrated Cabernet character.
Personal Pick
Right in my sweet spot, plush fruit, lifted freshness, and silky structure. The kind of bottle that feels “special” without needing a special occasion.
Crossfork Creek — Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Yakima Valley (Sheridan Vineyard), Washington, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A polished, elegant Yakima Cabernet showing classic Sheridan Vineyard finesse. Structured yet supple, with cassis-driven depth, dark fruit richness, and a cool-climate herbal lift that feels both refined and quietly powerful. Tastes far more expensive than it is.
Aromas & Flavors
Cassis, black plum, blackberry, subtle mint, eucalyptus, cocoa, graphite, and light oak spice.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus to full-bodied with silky tannins and excellent balance. Lush but not heavy, smooth and layered, finishing long and composed.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, rosemary chicken, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, or slow-braised short ribs.
Verdict
Beautifully made and genuinely elegant. Complex, expressive, and harmonious without excess weight. A terrific example of Washington Cabernet that delivers both power and finesse.
🍷 Did You Know?
Sheridan Vineyard is one of Yakima Valley’s most respected sites, often supplying fruit to premium Washington producers thanks to its warm days, cool nights, and naturally concentrated Cabernet character.
Personal Pick
Right in my sweet spot, plush fruit, lifted freshness, and silky structure. The kind of bottle that feels “special” without needing a special occasion.
Red crimson color with a soft orange edge.
Bright, rich fruit envelops the palate like silk.
Plummy, figgy, cherries flourish through a long finish with low, building acid.
There's a familiar flavor after the finish that I can't place but it pushes the acid.
Red crimson color with a soft orange edge.
Bright, rich fruit envelops the palate like silk.
Plummy, figgy, cherries flourish through a long finish with low, building acid.
There's a familiar flavor after the finish that I can't place but it pushes the acid.