Rank #41 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2011
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Notes from the Winemaker:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Its elegant, old world structure and dense, dark fruit flavors show blackberry and plum with flavors of cassis, dark cherry, earth and savory herbs on a beautifully balanced finish.
This complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the diversity of terroir in the Walla Walla Valley from vineyards planted in wind-blown loess (our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard and Loess Vineyard), ice-age flood silts (Va Piano Vineyard and Pepper Bridge Vineyard) and basalt river rock (Yellow Jacket Vineyard). These prestigious vineyards are certified Salmon Safe.
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points Rank #49 Top 100 Cellar Selections 2011 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"Fragrant with smoky red fruits, this tight, young, pure Cabernet Sauvignon brings a generous mix of raspberry, pomegranate and cherry fruit into play. The firm and supple tannins are folded in seamlessly, with hints of iron, coffee and chocolate." P.G. (11/1/2011)
Rank #41 on Top 100 Wines of 2011, 93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Firm, focused and dense, with blackberry, cherry, sandalwood and grilled rosemary flavors, coming together seamlessly on the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2018."—H.S.
93 Points & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2007 vintage):
"This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from an all-star collection of Walla Walla vineyards. It shows excellent structure and depth, with plenty of herbal character. The black fruits are abundant, spicy and sharp; this is a young wine from a great vintage than needs more bottle age. The layering, though still tight and compact, suggests that with cellaring this will evolve into Bordeaux-like complexity, with a mix of herb, mineral, leaf and berry flavors. The barrel flavors (40% new) are subtle and elegant." — P.G. (12/1/2010)
92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine (2007 vintage):
"Focused,
complex and compelling, with the dark berry and cherry flavors picking
up nutmeg, tar and tea notes along the way. The finish brings together
everything harmoniously, and doesn't let go. Drink now through 2019.
2,327 cases made." –HS (Oct 15, 2010)
91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2007 vintage):
"The purple/black 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley was aged for 22 months in 40% new French oak. It delivers an excellent nose of balsam wood, leather, violets, black cherry, and blackberry. Round, plush, and friendly on the palate with nicely concealed fine-grained tannin, it should continue to blossom for several more years and offer a drinking window extending through 2022." - Jay Miller (Aug 2010)
