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SKU 939629
$79.78/bottle
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Masses of crushed blackberry come together with a twist of tangerine and rosemary to form an alluring bouquet as the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Heather Hill blossoms in the glass. Silky and retined, this washes across the palate with medium-weight textures and crisp wild berry fruits, taking on a crunchy sensation toward the close. The 2020 leaves a staining of primary concentration mixed with a bitter tinge of savory spice and cocoa, finishing long and lightly structured
By far and away the most recognized and widely grown red wine grape varietal in the world is the Cabernet Sauvignon. First cultivated in the 18th century in France, this wonderful cross of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes has long since been the most important varietal for red wines across the globe. Now grown everywhere from its native France to the furthest reaches of the New World, Cabernet Sauvignon is adored and prized by wineries for its hardiness and resistance to rot, as well as its large and sharp flavors and wonderful capability for fine aging Indeed, many of the finest wines of history and the modern age would be simply unimaginable without Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with the famed wineries of Bordeaux and other important regions using it as the primary grape in their oak aged produce. High tannin levels, acidity and powerful flavors are the characteristics most commonly associated with this varietal, however, when blended and slowly aged, it is capable of a world of flavors and aromas unmatched by any other grape.
Country
United States
Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.
Region
Washington State
Since it began in the 1820s, wine-production in Washington state has gone from strength to strength, with many of the finest United States wines coming out over the past twenty years hailing from this region. Today, the state is the second largest US producer of wines, behind California, with over forty thousand acres under vine. The state itself is split into two distinct wine regions, separated by the Cascade Range, which casts an important rain shadow over much of the area. As such, the vast majority of vines are grown and cultivated in the dry, arid desert-like area in the eastern half of the state, with the western half producing less than one percent of the state's wines where it is considerably wetter. Washington state is famed for producing many of the most accessible wines of the country, with Merlot and Chardonnay varietal grapes leading the way, and much experimentation with other varietals characterizing the state's produce in the twenty-first century.
Appellation
Walla Walla
The beautiful sub-region of Walla Walla sits within the vast Washington State wine region of Columbia Valley, in the dry and arid, gently sloping lowlands which typify the area. The region has been building up a powerful reputation over the past few decades, and dozens of wineries have opened within the sub-region of Walla Walla over the past twenty years, helping it establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of United States wines. Walla Walla is internationally renowned for the high quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varietal wines, made from imported French grape varietals which adore the dry and arid soils which are found within the region. However, many grape varietals thrive within Walla Walla, and wineries are now expanding their portfolios and creating a wide array of wines.
VM93pts
Vinous Media
Masses of crushed blackberry come together with a twist of tangerine and rosemary to form an alluring bouquet as the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Heather Hill blossoms in the glass. Silky and retined, this washes across the palate with medium-weight textures and crisp wild berry fruits, taking on a crunchy sensation toward the close. The 2020 leaves a staining of primary concentration mixed with a bitter tinge of savory spice and cocoa, finishing long and lightly structured
WA92pts
Wine Advocate
Made with a splash of Merlot and a kiss of Petit Verdot, the 2020 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark red-fruited with a juicy core of ripe fresh fruit aromas that sway with bitter dark chocolate, hints of oak and spiced red and purple flowers. Medium to full-bodied, it has a tannic mouthfeel that will benefit from additional time in the bottle and will have no challenges aging for another decade. Just over 58,800 bottles were filled after the wine rested for almost two years in 40% new French oak.
JD92pts
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Heather Hill is slightly more expensive and is all varietal raised in 51% new French oak. It's more rounded and expressive, yet I don't think it’s any more concentrated. It has red and black fruits, savory flowers, and smoky oak notes in a medium to full-bodied, supple, nicely textured profile. It should drink nicely for 10-12 years.
Winery Notes
An intriguing bouquet of strawberry, neroli and almond greet the nose. The opening is subtle but quickly crescendos to a full mid palate, pushing towards a long and satisfying finish. Structured and well rounded, flavors of ripe pomegranate and olive cumulate with juniper and sage, building in both nuance and intensity as the wine opens.
