2021 Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

OB94 The really good 2021 Walla Walla Vintners ‘Walla Walla Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon has a large portion of Malbec (12%) and Merlot (12%) blended in. The palate is medium to full-bodied, and is beautifully structured with refined tannins and a bright sense of minerality. Rich boysenberry and black plum fruits mingle well with bitter chocolate and scorched earth notes on the palate. Really well- defined, this has both the poise and density to cellar well for another fifteen years to come. Drink 2023-2038-
WE93 The sweet-tart aroma of a warm mulberry scone blends nicely with notes of blueberry fruit leather and the sweet, floral scent of freesia. The palate is dominated by potent blackberry and coffee flavors, along with some serious oak spice and grippy tannins. Enjoy 2024-2036.
VIN91 The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley opens with a mentholated freshness, giving way to black currant, savory herbs and hints of dark chocolate. This flows across the palate with silky textures and masses of dark red fruit, closing with a bitter tinge. A wall of drying tannin emerges through the finish, counterbalanced by vibrant acidity. The 2021 tapers off structured and long. Drink 2025 through 2030.
Estate Notes: We’ve woven classic Cabernet character with thoughtful additions of Malbec and Merlot (12% each) for added complexity and color. Eighteen months in a carefully selected mix of new French oak, once-used, and neutral barrels brings everything into perfect harmony. The result? A wine that leads with generous notes of juicy black cherries and fresh raspberries, finishing with beautiful length and hints of warming baking spices.