Happy Wine Wednesday! It's been a busy week and I have no idea how we've already blown past hump day and the weekend is almost here, but at any rate I've decided to open a bottle of Washington wine tonight. I've not tried any wines from Born of Fire before, but my local market was having a wine sale last weekend, so I could't resist getting a 20% discount which made this 2016 Born of Fire Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon a bargain at just $12. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) and Malbec (10%), from a new area of the Columbia Valley called "the Burn" which lies between the Columbia River Gorge and the Horse Heaven Hills. So let's see how it tastes!
The wine is a deep purple color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of blackberry jam, rose petals and tar. The taste is much less fruit forward than the strong aromas of blackberry would suggest, with a rush of green grass and dusty limestone that slips into some nice black fruit flavors with a hint of peppery spice midpalate. The tannins are well balanced and provide a nice foundation for the long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, it's not really spectacular, but its a classic value, Columbia Valley Cabernet suitable for everyday drinking. This wine would pair with a broad variety of dishes, from steaks and burgers to barbecue and pizza. Tonight I am going a little off on pairing and enjoying this wine with a panko crusted halibut filet with steamed carrots and rice. The fruit and mineral qualities really make a nice foil to the halibut. Cheers!
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