The wine has the classic Cabernet look, with deep garnet and ruby colors. The nose is a lovely combination of leather and sage over hints of mint and black tea, somewhat of a deviation from your traditional big, bold Cabernet. The taste is a remarkable shift, with some lovely floral notes up front that transition to some wonderful black fruit notes of blackberry and plum, before hitting its stride with some earthy black olive notes midpalate. The tannins are nicely structured, providing for a velvety smooth and very dry finish that seems to last a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a very interesting and pleasant Cabernet that just sings of the terroir of Walla Walla. This wine would pair well with steaks and chops, salmon, or a hearty pasta dish. Tonight I'm enjoying this one with a rare grilled prime sirloin, steamed broccoli and a big baked potato with butter, sour cream and scallions. Of course, once dinner is over, I'll still be sipping this wine for the rest of the evening, it's such a treat. Cheers!
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