Happy Sunday! The weather cleared up, so I did a bit of yard work this afternoon, which gave me a firm feeling of accomplishment. And now it's time for Sunday dinner and opening a nice bottle of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle from a recent wine club shipment from Reininger Winery, the 2018 Helix Horse Heaven Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) and Merlot (10%) from the Bacchus and Phinny Hill Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA of Washington. So, let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass with great clarity, definitely an approachable Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of blackberry, currant, green grass and vanilla with some undertones of tarragon. Take a sip and you're greeted with a rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum that transitions to some earthy mineral notes of toasted oak and tar. The tannins are wonderfully structured for a lingering dry finish that will have you reaching for another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5 as it's a pleasant drinking wine that is exceptional for everyday enjoyment. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from burgers and brats to pizza and pasta. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with my Sunday dinner of a rare grilled New York strip on a bed of grilled leeks with some smashed red potatoes with butter and parsley and haricots verts almondine. Cheers!
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