Sleight Of Hand Cellars
The Conjurer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Complex nose has ashy, basaltic notes, an old-timey weedy Cabernet overlay (vaguely reminiscent of Napa Cabs in the cooler years in the 70s, like 77), a little Franc tomato skin, and cassis. Savory and round in the mouth, the soft tannins are mouth-coating, and the flavors combine loads of stony minerality with the dry, twiggy underbrush I find in Cru bourgeois Medocs. What this “conjures” is an interesting amalgam of times and places.
Complex nose has ashy, basaltic notes, an old-timey weedy Cabernet overlay (vaguely reminiscent of Napa Cabs in the cooler years in the 70s, like 77), a little Franc tomato skin, and cassis. Savory and round in the mouth, the soft tannins are mouth-coating, and the flavors combine loads of stony minerality with the dry, twiggy underbrush I find in Cru bourgeois Medocs. What this “conjures” is an interesting amalgam of times and places.
Oct 2nd, 2021
Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years.
Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years.
Aug 23rd, 2017
Trey Busch's lean, chewy cool-climate Walla Walla AVA Left Bank Bordeaux blend. Great back story! Cf: storytellerwines.com newsletter
Trey Busch's lean, chewy cool-climate Walla Walla AVA Left Bank Bordeaux blend. Great back story! Cf: storytellerwines.com newsletter
2 people found it helpfulSep 14th, 2013
* appearance: dark violet
* aromas: plum, blueberry, leafy notes, licorice, hints of wood smoke
* palate: plush, juicy, very dense dark fruit with savory notes
* structure: full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium-tannin, 14.5% ABV
* finish: somewhat peppery
* winemaking: blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 11 months in 23% new French oak
* recommendation: easygoing and accessible
* cost: $28
* appearance: dark violet
* aromas: plum, blueberry, leafy notes, licorice, hints of wood smoke
* palate: plush, juicy, very dense dark fruit with savory notes
* structure: full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium-tannin, 14.5% ABV
* finish: somewhat peppery
* winemaking: blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 11 months in 23% new French oak
* recommendation: easygoing and accessible
* cost: $28
A bit green on the backend. Acid and tannin balanced but not much fruit.
A bit green on the backend. Acid and tannin balanced but not much fruit.
Sep 22nd, 2016
Big, dense, and amazing. Washington wines should aspire to this.
Big, dense, and amazing. Washington wines should aspire to this.
Mar 21st, 2015
Obviously crazy young to have now, but it's my birthday, and I do what I want.
Obviously tight, but has good fruit, almost sweet, but this will settle over time. Can't wait to try this again in 5-7 years...
Obviously crazy young to have now, but it's my birthday, and I do what I want.
Obviously tight, but has good fruit, almost sweet, but this will settle over time. Can't wait to try this again in 5-7 years...
One of my favorite reds from this Walla Walla winery.
One of my favorite reds from this Walla Walla winery.
Sep 24th, 2014Only aged 11 months the barrels that don't go into the arch image and the illusionist go into this wine a blend of 42 CS 34 cf 24 mr from 6 different vineyard sites 2012 is a very forward and seductive bouquet a good amount of red cherry currant berry fruit fine herbs tobacco spice and some buttery notes here a bit lactic milk chocolate. A very smooth and drinkable wine round tannins very approachable with fine herbs and spice notes through the finish. Finish 40+ excellent
Only aged 11 months the barrels that don't go into the arch image and the illusionist go into this wine a blend of 42 CS 34 cf 24 mr from 6 different vineyard sites 2012 is a very forward and seductive bouquet a good amount of red cherry currant berry fruit fine herbs tobacco spice and some buttery notes here a bit lactic milk chocolate. A very smooth and drinkable wine round tannins very approachable with fine herbs and spice notes through the finish. Finish 40+ excellent
Aug 11th, 2014