Happy Sunday! I had a busy work day, that being doing professional work which was good, since it was rainy and markedly chillier today than yesterday, so I was happy to huddle indoors. And now that I'm done with work for the moment, I've decided to make dinner and open up a bottle of wine. Tonight I've decided to open a bottle that's been sitting in my cellar for at least a few years, the 2014 Forgeron Cellars Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvigon. This wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Birch Creek, Minnick Hills and Seven Hills Vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a Walla Walla Cabernet. After letting this one breathe for a couple hours, a quick swirl in the glass reveals aromas of prune and green olive, intermingled with dark chocolate and ripe black fruit. Take a sip and the doors open to a more old work style of wine with a rush of blackberry, cherry and currant with notes of anise, before transitioning effortlessly to some spice notes of white pepper midpalate. The beefy tannins are still holding up well, providing for a velvety mouthfeel amid the long, smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's really singing at this point in its life. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from a big grilled steak to pork tenderloin or mushroom risotto. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a classic Sunday dinner of a rare grilled USDA Prime ribcap, along with some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts and a big baked potato with sour cream and scallions. Cheers!
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