92pts James Suckling

Dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries and grilled herbs on the nose, with some savory wet-earth notes. It’s medium- to full-bodied, firm and compact, with chewy tannins and a savory, pleasantly austere finish.

91pts Decanter

A more fruit-forward Cabernet bottling in comparison to the Walla Walla designate, this Cabernet is approachable and juicy. Aromas of violet are followed on by blackberry and mint. The palate is lively and fresh fruited with juicy blackberries, ripe tay berries and notes of roasted coffee bean. The finish is met by a touch of smoked cedar plank and streaks of graphite.

90pts Vinous

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley opens with an enticing bouquet of sweet spices, lavender and dusty black currant. Racy and sleek, this excels with its blend of energy and elegance, casting mineral-tinged red and black fruits across the palate. The 2020 finishes pleasantly chewy and structured, with a resonant licorice tinge.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

The mouthfeel of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon's is as slippery as an eel wrapped in saran wrap. The wine possesses the dusty sensuality of picking overly ripe blackberries by the side of a rural back road. Huckleberry jam, black coffee and marzipan flavors slip and slide all over the palate.

Winemaker Notes

With its classic Cabernet profile, this expressive wine shows layers of dark fruit, black pepper, and espresso, accented by an array of floral notes, including violet and lavender. With blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis on the palate, it is framed with fine tannins which carry through to a flavorful finish.