Nice trying this wine at age 27. While past prime, this still has something to offer. Purple/ruby in color, flat and mostly opaque. The nose has sandalwood, cherries and dried cherries. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, tasting a bit tired with dried cherries, but also some fresh cherries. Moderate finish. Certainly enjoyable but drink up. Nice with chili or a stew.
This is an excellent value in red wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Deep ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, dark chocolate and a hint of spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has nice black cherry fruit with some depth. Light tannins. Underlying earthiness. Good acidity. Nice finish. This drinks well on its own and should be great with poultry dishes or even a burger. It should be consumed over the next five to seven years. While wine prices vary at the time of this writing, this wi
Wow. What a showing. The grapes for this come from a "young" block in the Champoux vineyard. Of course, they were not really that young in 2008. And the best few barrels of this were bottles separately as a "Reserve". This may be the best Washington Cabernet I have had. Period. OK, let's get this part out of the way. I know the producer - Peter Rosback. We have been friends for over 40 years since our college days, but I don't believe that influenced this review. I literally had to go back and check the bottle after taking a few sip. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, black c
This is their basic Cabernet from a winery that makes both Washington and Oregon wines. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, sandalwood and fresh cut lumber. On the palate, this has medium tannins. There is a fair amount of oak, but also plenty of cassis fruit. Easy drinking. Good finish. For a $30 Cab, this is a nice value. Some depth. Needs a couple of years and drink over the next five to seven after that.
Purple in color, ruby t the rim. The nose has cassis and bell pepper. Also some baking spice. The bell pepper is distracting but eventually mostly blows off which is fine. On the palate, this is better. Cassis with some underlying oak/spice. Some depth and complexity. Seems tight and a bit shut down at this point, so give it plenty of air if opening. This will work with medium and heavier foods nicely. Certainly has potential for improvement.
This producer makes wine in Oregon, New Zealand, and for Bordeaux varietals, in Washington. It is a lighter styled Cab that makes for easy drinking. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is tight at first but opens to show dust, cherries and black cherries. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is clean with cassis and a slight sweetness to it. Moderate finish. It would work better with food. Roasted chicken would be a nice choice. Drink over the next five to eight years.
