Happy Sunday! I had a rather uneventful Sunday, did a little laundry, went to the gym, ran some errands and now I'm ready to finish my weekend with a nice dinner and a glass of wine. Tonight, I've opened a rather special wine, that is seemingly always at the top of the ratings. The 2020 Woodward Canyon Old Vines Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%), Petit Verdot (3%) and Malbec (3%) sourced from the Sagemoor, Wienbau and Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyards in Washington state. I can't wait to take a sip!
The wine has an inky black look at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, just as you'd expect from a nice Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of blackberry, anise, black currant, lemongrass and cocoa that egg you on to take that first sip. And that sip is a delight as you experience a rush of ripe black fruit that fills your mouth as your brain catches up. Soon, you are whisked to an Ivy League library with rich leather, anise and vanilla caramel midpalate, before the firm yet smooth tannins set you up for the long, velvety dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9.5, as it's exemplary of what great Washington Cabernet can be. While this is likely not an everyday sipper, it's well worth opening with family and friends for a special evening. This wine would pair well with braised short ribs or rack of lamb, but who are we kidding, this big wine wants nothing but steak! Tonight, I am doing just that, and enjoying this wine with a rare grilled Angus ribeye, blistered tomatoes on the vine, bacon roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes and gravy. Cheers!
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