2013 Waterbrook Icon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Happy Wine Wednesday!  It's been a bit of a rainy day here in Indiana as the remnants of Hurricane Irma make their way up to the Ohio Valley, but at least I got a few errands done and made it to the gym this evening, where I saw an older gentleman wearing a bandanna ties around his silver hair that just reminded me of Lloyd Bridges when he played Izzy Mandelbaum on Seinfeld...good times... Anyway, tonight I've decided to open a bottle of the last office wine club selection, the 2013 Waterbrook Icon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley of Washington.  You can see my review of the 2012 vintage here, so let's see what this vintage has to offer!

The wine is a deep indigo at the center, with nice garnet tones around the edges, very typical of a Columbia Valley Cabernet.  The nose is a lovely combination of leather, oak and black fruit that's very appealing.  The taste is a rush of black cherry and blackberry up front that transitions to some modest notes of mocha and spice box midpalate.  The finish is quite nice, with well structured tannins providing for the long, smooth and very dry finish.

Overall, I'd rate this wine a solid 8, as I do prefer this vintage over the 2012, since it's much more of a classic Cabernet.  This wine would pair well with a nice steak, hearty Italian dishes, or as autumn approaches rapidly, hearty roasts and stews.  But tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a Thai chili rubbed prime sirloin, grilled leeks and asparagus and a nice baked potato.  Cheers!