Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Part of a vertical tasting of the 2014–2018 vintages, the 2018 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with 10% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. The nose is juicy and firm with red and black fruit tones at its core that sway with hints of oak spice. Still primary, the wine displays a balanced and complex aroma profile before offering essences of dusty flower petals and sweet oak spice. Medium to full-bodied, it is still tight on the palate, and I can see this being better after another year or two of bottle aging. The wine ends with elements of graphite and pencil shavings over the lingering finish that resonates with flavors of dark cherry skin. Enjoy with food now, or drink it over the next 10-plus years. This Cabernet rested for just under two years in 40% new French oak barrels.
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