Happy Sunday! I did some laundry and mowing today and now I am ready for Sunday dinner. As for the wine, tonight I've opened a bottle of 2022 Woodward Canyon Estate Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from the oldest blocks of the Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass with the look of a high-caliber Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of blackberry, cherry and prune amid toasted oak such that you could practically feel yourself in the barrel room of the winery. The first sip is a rush of ripe black fruit, jammy plum, blackberry and currant that usher you into a warm spicy adventure midpalate. The tannins are warm and subtle, providing a perfect launching pad for the long, smooth dry finish that beckons you to take another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a spectacular example of the upper echelons of Walla Walla Cabernets. This wine would pair well with a range of dishes, from hard cheeses and charcuterie to braised short ribs or barbecue. More than anything, this wine wants to be enjoyed with a big steak, and we are in luck as tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled tomahawk ribeye topped with some sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms and served with grilled asparagus and corn on the cob. Cheers!
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