Intrinsic Wine Co.
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Sometimes, no matter how much you hope it isn’t so, a wine just isn’t that good. To make matters worse, the label way out kicked its coverage.
Sometimes, no matter how much you hope it isn’t so, a wine just isn’t that good. To make matters worse, the label way out kicked its coverage.
Feb 11th, 2018
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with plums, cherries, oak, blueberries, vanilla, licorice, cloves, chocolates, mocha, spices, green vegetables, bitter herbs, light barnyard and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, cloves, light vanilla, vegetables, wet leaves, bitter herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with soft tannins, bitter herbs and tangy cranberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State. Not fully balanced yet, with a nice mouthfeel and mild complexity.
Still young and bitter on the mid palate. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature and remove some of bitterness.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$20.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with plums, cherries, oak, blueberries, vanilla, licorice, cloves, chocolates, mocha, spices, green vegetables, bitter herbs, light barnyard and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, cloves, light vanilla, vegetables, wet leaves, bitter herbs, spices and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with soft tannins, bitter herbs and tangy cranberries.
This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State. Not fully balanced yet, with a nice mouthfeel and mild complexity.
Still young and bitter on the mid palate. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature and remove some of bitterness.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up.
I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.
A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$20.
Bit strong. 2nd glass was easier to drink.
Bit strong. 2nd glass was easier to drink.
Sep 21st, 2020
BIG dark cherry fruit with hints of caramel, chocolate and lots of vanilla on the finish. In some ways almost “candy-like,” but not in an offensive way. Yes, it is a fruit bomb, but the tannins and acidity are balanced. After some time and air, the sweet notes do blow off and are replaced by aromas of purple flowers. Definitely decant this one.
BIG dark cherry fruit with hints of caramel, chocolate and lots of vanilla on the finish. In some ways almost “candy-like,” but not in an offensive way. Yes, it is a fruit bomb, but the tannins and acidity are balanced. After some time and air, the sweet notes do blow off and are replaced by aromas of purple flowers. Definitely decant this one.
Nov 2nd, 2019
Dark ruby, medium plus tears. Dark red fruit on the nose, raspberries, strawberries, fruit forward, On the palate, strawberry, red candy, black current. Smooth and interesting.
Dark ruby, medium plus tears. Dark red fruit on the nose, raspberries, strawberries, fruit forward, On the palate, strawberry, red candy, black current. Smooth and interesting.
Oct 29th, 2019
My bar happened to have an open bottle of this. A little sour, so I can't give a fair rating. But much better with pork ribs and mango chutney. I love Farm Bloomington.
My bar happened to have an open bottle of this. A little sour, so I can't give a fair rating. But much better with pork ribs and mango chutney. I love Farm Bloomington.
Jun 14th, 2019Black cherry, tannins, medium body, hint of chocolate and coffee aroma, pairs well with both sweet cheese and spicy meat dishes.
Black cherry, tannins, medium body, hint of chocolate and coffee aroma, pairs well with both sweet cheese and spicy meat dishes.
May 14th, 2019
Tastes like a Pinot. Probably because Columbia Valley.
Tastes like a Pinot. Probably because Columbia Valley.
Nov 20th, 2018