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2009 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
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- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 38
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Portland Seth wrote: flawed
January 17, 2020 - 2nd bottle of 3 that was plagued by VA. Drink 'em if you got 'em.
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Portland Seth Likes this wine: 92 points
January 8, 2020 - Cassis, vanilla and toasted hazelnuts. Medium-low acidity, medium body, medium-low tannins. This is velvety soft and goes down super easy. Drink now. Straight forward but delicious!
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Portland Seth wrote:
November 19, 2019 - Granted this bottle was room temperature (not stored that way, I bought it ex-chateau), but it was something of a hot mess. A lot of the fruit has faded leaving mostly bitter oak and alcohol. I have a couple other bottles, hopefully a few weeks in the cellar will help. Drank too soon after shipping?
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SeaWine wrote: 89 points
August 24, 2019 - Less than thrilling, a little indistinct. I'm wondering if this was better younger...
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jeffuncorked wrote: 92 points
August 12, 2019 - Perfect right now drink if you have them
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2012, IWC Issue #165 (link)(Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
11/30/2012 (link) **** points(Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) A gorgeous expression of Cabernet with coffee, blackberry, cherry, spice, and herbal tones. The palate if filled with chocolate and cherry flavors backed by well integrated tannins. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot. Heather Hill, Bacchus, Dionysus, Weinbau, Hedges Estate, Red Mountain vineyards. Aged 23 months in French oak (60% new). 14.8% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Abeja
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- UPC Code 724525077926
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 409 (40%)
- Consumed 596 (59%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
great for poaching halibut, Rib Steak on the grill. YUM!Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 19 votes
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- ProducerAbeja
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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