Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! And to help you celebrate your mom, I've opened the latest vintage of one of my favorite Cabernet Sauvignons that just came in a wine club shipment last week. The 2020 Pepper Bridge Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Petit Verdot (6%) and Cabernet Franc (6%) sourced from the Seven Hills, Octave, Tom Waliser and Pepper Bridge Vineyards in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a beautiful bright and brooding ruby color in the glass, classic for the varietals. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of black plum, blackberry and cherry intermingled with hints of lavender and sage. Take a sip and your palate is awash in tart cherry that eases into blackberry and plum, before transitioning to some notes of dark chocolate and some earthy minerality. The tannins are wonderfully structured yet youthful, providing for an beefy dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it lives up to prior vintages which have been a perennial favorite. This wine would pair well with steaks and chops, wild mushroom risotto or hearty pasta. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a classic Sunday dinner of rare, pan seared filet mignon topped with Béarnaise and served with oven roasted carrots. Cheers!
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