2007 Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio River Valley, Wine Review

About 150 years ago, the Ohio River Valley was one of the top wine producing spots in the United States. These days, the wine industry is more tourist based, but a decade ago, Kinkead Ridge was producing some excellent reds and 2007 was a great vintage (something that only happens maybe once a decade). This one is drinking just fine right now at age 11. Purple in color, slight ruby at the rim. The nose shows some tobacco, cherries, and slight spice. Slight tannins on the palate. Cherries with some depth and layering. Nice balance. In short, this drinks like a ten year old Brodeaux from a good if not great Chateau. Very impressive for a wine from Ohio.

Grade:

B+

Score:

Vintage:

2007

2005 Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio River Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

Score:

Grade:

B+

This winery still exists but they were sold and utilize a completely different model for grapes these days. But, back in the day, this was the best winery in Ohio. It is located in the southern part of the state along the Ohio River. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, slight herbal notes and a bit of spice. Medium to firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries, green bell pepper, and some spice. Good finish. Overall, a pleasant, quality Cabernet that at age 19 is drinking just fine. still, I would drink these sooner than later. Probably b

2017 Urban Vintner Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve, USA, Ohio, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$30.00USD

Urban Vintner is an Ohio winery making wine from purchased grapes. This particular wine uses grapes from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. This was the best of their wines and is not only respectable but quite good. Garnet in color. The nose has black cherries with a slight herbal (chervil?) note. The tannins come on strong at first but mellow out on the midpalate and finish. There is some depth and complexity but this is young and could use a few years in the cellar. It is a quality and varietally correct Cabernet. It calls for bigger grilled or roasted foods and will also

2016 Secret Squirrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

In a recent tasting of Washington wines, this was the groups Wine Of The Night. Pretty impressive for a wine that was purchased for $20. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cedar, plums, cassis and dark chocolate. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. Some depth and complexity. Juicy acidity. On the palate, lots of cassis, some black cherries and a bit of char and ash. Tasty. This is drinking well now and is the kind of wine that would be popular at a party. It drinks well on its own and would be a nice choice with burgers, ribs

2014 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Baby Poux Vineyard, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

Score:

Grade:

A-

The names stems from the original release of this wine back in the mid-90's. The vines used were from one of the younger blocks in the famous Champoux vineyard. Now the vines are over twenty years old and this wine is from the best barrels of the wine. An excellent value in Washington state Cabernet. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has black cherries, spice, and slight cedar. Full bodied. On the palate, black cherries, spice and slight graphite note. Good balance. Nice depth. Medium tannins. Nice finish. This is drinking well now and should continue to drink well for a

2020 Luke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot from Washington state. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, char and slight dark chocolate. Full bodied. Silky tannins. On the palate, black cherries, cassis, slight chocolate and a bit of spice. Some minty and bitter cherry notes on the finish. There is some depth here and it may improve a bit with short term cellaring. It is nice on its own, but seemed better with food. Of course, a burger would do, but it worked great with Felafel. Drink over the next five to eight years.

2007 Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio River Valley, Wine Review

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