Desert Wind

Cabernet Sauvignon

8.930 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Amber Fries

Communications Director for Duck Pond Cellars & Desert Wind Winery

9.3

I don't remember this vintage being anything special at release, but it has really come into its own 12 years out. Bright red fruit, crazy pretty aromatics, and supple tannins. Would have never guessed the age if I tasted it blind.

I don't remember this vintage being anything special at release, but it has really come into its own 12 years out. Bright red fruit, crazy pretty aromatics, and supple tannins. Would have never guessed the age if I tasted it blind.

Jun 22nd, 2015
Frank Motard II

Earthy and smooth. Desert wind is a good name for this win

Earthy and smooth. Desert wind is a good name for this win

Jul 2nd, 2016
Adam Schechter

$12

Jun 19th, 2016
Ryan Anderson

Decent Cab. Better ones in the price range. Need some time to breath, better on the second day. 2011 vintage was better.

Decent Cab. Better ones in the price range. Need some time to breath, better on the second day. 2011 vintage was better.

Mar 23rd, 2016
Heather Marratt

Michael liked this one quite a bit. I was indifferent. It seemed to have a more earthy favor than I cared for.

Michael liked this one quite a bit. I was indifferent. It seemed to have a more earthy favor than I cared for.

Nov 3rd, 2015
Nicholas Bennett

Very smooth with just a slight blackberry influence

Very smooth with just a slight blackberry influence

May 28th, 2015
Leslie Kawakami

Tart berry, sweet but not overwhelming. Decent wine, would drink again.

Tart berry, sweet but not overwhelming. Decent wine, would drink again.

Feb 1st, 2015
Hana R
8.6

2014 Bronze

2014 Bronze

Jul 22nd, 2014
Thomas Bennett

Pretty nice. Medium tannins throughout. Could use a year or two.

Pretty nice. Medium tannins throughout. Could use a year or two.

Jan 11th, 2014
Tim Bennion

My library

My library

Oct 9th, 2013