2018 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

This producer makes wine in Oregon, New Zealand, and for Bordeaux varietals, in Washington. It is a lighter styled Cab that makes for easy drinking. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is tight at first but opens to show dust, cherries and black cherries. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is clean with cassis and a slight sweetness to it. Moderate finish. It would work better with food. Roasted chicken would be a nice choice. Drink over the next five to eight years.

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B+

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2018

Current Price:

$28.00USD

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Bob Bertheau Talks Washington Wine

Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the largest and most revered wineries in America. Located in Washington's Columbia Valley, Chateau Ste. Michelle is often -and mistakenly- overlooked by oenophiles searching for fine American wine. It isn't often that one gets to "talk shop" with the winemaker from a winery of the caliber of Chateau Ste. Michelle -they tend to be awfully busy people after all- but IntoWine.com had the good fortune of being able to do just that. What follows is our chat with Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Bob Bertheau.

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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.

2015 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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2015

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A-

Current Price:

$30.00USD

This is their basic Cabernet from a winery that makes both Washington and Oregon wines. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, sandalwood and fresh cut lumber. On the palate, this has medium tannins. There is a fair amount of oak, but also plenty of cassis fruit. Easy drinking. Good finish. For a $30 Cab, this is a nice value. Some depth. Needs a couple of years and drink over the next five to seven after that.

2016 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Phinny Hill Vineyard, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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2016

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$40.00USD

One of the best Cabs from Sineann I have had. This is classic Washington Cab. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. The nose is great with black cherries, slight fresh rubber and tarragon. On the palate, this is deep and intense. Black cherry fruit over spice. It unwinds in the glass. Firm tannins. Drank over three nights and it was best on night three. Long finish. This will work with a wide variety of foods. Probably needs about five to seven years and then should be good for fifteen after that. If opening now, decant for six to eight hours.

2008 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Washington, Columbia Gorge, Wine Review

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2008

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B+

This is the entry level Cab from the producer of Washington and Oregon wines. It is a solid wine for the price. It utilized a glass closure ("Cork") which probably has kept it a bit fresher over the years. Deep ruby/purple in color. The nose has black cherries, slight spice and a hint of fennel. Medium bodied. On the palate, the black cherries come thru. Tannins are resolved. It tastes fresh but lacks depth or complexity. Moderate finish. At $30, this is a solid wine, but for my money, it is worth the extra money for the better Cabs. drink this sooner than later, it won't get bet

2018 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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