Happy Sunday! It's been a long week and unfortunately my weekend was pretty short, but let's see if we can at least go out on a positive note! Tonight I've opened a bottle from a recent wine club shipment from one of my long-time favorite Walla Walla wine producers, the 2019 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. Though the most recent vintages are under the guidance of a new winemaker (who I also hold in high regard) I am confident this wine will not disappoint, so let's have a taste!
The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright garnet along the edges, just as you might expect from a quality Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of blackberry, leather, oak and just a hint of violet. The first sip is a rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum that dance around your palate before easing into some notes of vanilla and white pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are well integrated, providing for a luxurious and velvety dry finish that seems to linger for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's still young but drinking very nicely now. I imagine it will be even better with a few years in the cellar. This wine practically begs to be paired with a big juicy steak (which I can accommodate) but would also pair well with hearty pasta, barbecue or rack of lamb. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled ribeye along with some oven roasted fingerling potatoes and bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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