2012 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Block One, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Purple in color, ruby t the rim. The nose has cassis and bell pepper. Also some baking spice. The bell pepper is distracting but eventually mostly blows off which is fine. On the palate, this is better. Cassis with some underlying oak/spice. Some depth and complexity. Seems tight and a bit shut down at this point, so give it plenty of air if opening. This will work with medium and heavier foods nicely. Certainly has potential for improvement.

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2012

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$70.00USD

2014 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Block One, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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2014

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$72.00USD

This is from fruit from the Champoux Vineyard. Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. Cassis, graphite, slight burnt rubber and a hint of volatile acidity on the nose. Full bodied. Nice texture. On the palate, cassis with some cedar. Deep and complex. Medium tannins. Long finish. This is showing well and pretty close to peak. No hurry though. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. Better with food. This would work well with Beef Wellington.

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2012 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Baby Poux Vineyard, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley - Wine Review

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From the younger vines in the Champoux vinyard, hence the name (although the vines are around 30 by this time). A delicious Washington state Cab from an Oregon producer. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, slight bell pepper (in a good way), leather and spice. On the palate, this is full bodied and bold. Firm tannins. Deep but tightly wound. Lots of cassis and black cherry fruit. Nice finish. This needs some time and should peak in another ten years or so. There is some upside.

2012 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Baby Poux Vineyard, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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2012

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This is a great value in Washington Cabs. When it was first being made, this was from younger vines in the Champoux Vineyard, hence the name. Now the vines have a bit of age to them and the resultant wine shows more depth and complexity. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, boysenberries, spice, slight char and coffee. On the palate, this has nice layers of cassis, char and earth. Wonderful texture. Light tannins. Good finish. This may still improve a bit but either way, it should drink well for another ten to fifteen years. It will go well with a steak or roast.

2012 Corliss Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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2012

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$87.00USD

Another Washington wine that was nice to try. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Verdot. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with cassis, some chocolate, a bit of blueberries and spice. On the palate, this has a lush texture. It is tight but with air opens in the glass. Cassis and blueberry fruit with spice and oak. It needs a few years and will probably improve by a point or two. Nice finish. It is concentrated but a big wine and will need bigger foods or great on its own.

2012 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Block One, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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