2020 Cabernet Sauvignon -93pts
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and rich, with masses of plum and cherry sauce complimented by sweet sage and hints of mocha. This flows like liquid velvet yet isn’t weighty, showcasing ripe cherry and wild berry fruit accentuated by sweet spice. Well-managed acidity really sets the 2020 apart. This finishes long and potent yet remarkably fresh, leaving a subtle tug of fine tannin to linger. This is a total pleasure to taste.- Vinous
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and rich, with masses of plum and cherry sauce complimented by sweet sage and hints of mocha. This flows like liquid velvet yet isn’t weighty, showcasing ripe cherry and wild berry fruit accentuated by sweet spice. Well-managed acidity really sets the 2020 apart. This finishes long and potent yet remarkably fresh, leaving a subtle tug of fine tannin to linger. This is a total pleasure to taste.- Vinous
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and rich, with masses of plum and cherry sauce complimented by sweet sage and hints of mocha. This flows like liquid velvet yet isn’t weighty, showcasing ripe cherry and wild berry fruit accentuated by sweet spice. Well-managed acidity really sets the 2020 apart. This finishes long and potent yet remarkably fresh, leaving a subtle tug of fine tannin to linger. This is a total pleasure to taste.- Vinous
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Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 20 months in 35% new French oak.
AVA: Columbia Valley
Alcohol: 14.6%
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This Cabernet was fermented all in concrete and then aged in a combination of 265L, 300L and 500L barrels. Using only clone 2 from two picks, this Cabernet showcases the purity of fruit and freshness from the Royal Slope and will be the last of its kind as we move sourcing to Red Mountain and the Walla Walla Valley going forward.
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In 2020 we saw normal budbreak and moderate early season growing conditions and overall was a warm to hot vintage. The season was marred by wildfires and potential smoke taint issues depending on the location of your vineyard sources in relation to the fires. Despite the fires the overall conditions brought phenomenal growing conditions, with some of the highest phenolic material I’ve seen in my career. The wines are plush, with enough structure to age and whites like Sauvignon Blanc are absolutely stunning. The fall unfortunately brought several freeze events during the third and fourth week of October that ended the season for the entire state.
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