Gifford Hirlinger

Stateline Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.038 ratings
8.53 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.3

Blackberry and mincemeet Heavy extract. Dried out fruit but decent spice and extract.

Blackberry and mincemeet Heavy extract. Dried out fruit but decent spice and extract.

May 1st, 2014
Sharon LaDuca

Deep ruby red, dry with fruit essence

Deep ruby red, dry with fruit essence

Feb 7th, 2024
JFP
8.7

Not bad. A bit dry and acidic. Will try again with a longer opening.

Not bad. A bit dry and acidic. Will try again with a longer opening.

Apr 4th, 2022
Alyssa Thelen

Too tannic for me, but opened up after 30 mins of beiing poured. Matt liked it more, but for $18 I prefer something less tannic. Bold! Would have been better paired with food.

Too tannic for me, but opened up after 30 mins of beiing poured. Matt liked it more, but for $18 I prefer something less tannic. Bold! Would have been better paired with food.

Mar 4th, 2017
Joe Christenson

Solid all around blend. Great with the meal. Pronounced acid, nicely balanced with the tannin and red fruit.

Solid all around blend. Great with the meal. Pronounced acid, nicely balanced with the tannin and red fruit.

May 20th, 2016
Oblique Foto

Flavors are a bit muddled and medicinal. Drinkable but not terrific.

Flavors are a bit muddled and medicinal. Drinkable but not terrific.

Jul 12th, 2015
Beth B
8.5

Very juicy, medium-high tannins. Recommend highly for the price.

Very juicy, medium-high tannins. Recommend highly for the price.

May 24th, 2015
Christina Zahler

Bar la grassa

Bar la grassa

Mar 16th, 2015
Alan Lane

Figgy plum on the nose, oaky tight tannins

Figgy plum on the nose, oaky tight tannins

Feb 18th, 2015
Ryan Shatt

$13?!! Awesome wine. Blackberrys, toffee, cut grass

$13?!! Awesome wine. Blackberrys, toffee, cut grass

May 11th, 2014