Happy Sunday! The weather really turned cold here this weekend, with highs in the 20s and lows approaching single digits, so it's definitely time for some hearty wine and warm comfort food. As for the wine, tonight I've opened a bottle of 2018 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla AVA of Washington State. So. let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with excellent clarity, perhaps a bit lighter in color than some big Cabernets. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of leather, Bing cherry, green herbs and a bit of lilac. Take a sip and you're greeted by a rush of cherry and plum that gives way to some earthy graphite and black pepper midpalate. The velvety dry finish is based on some well structured tannins and features a bit of vanilla caramel right at the end that brings the wine together.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a very pleasant Walla Walla Cabernet that's sure to acquire a bit more heft with a few years in the cellar. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to braised short ribs or wild mushroom risotto. Tonight I am definitely taking the comfort food route and enjoying this wine with a slow cooked bison Yankee pot roast, with potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and turnips topped with a bit of scallion and fresh parsley. Cheers!
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