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2010 Sleight of Hand Cabernet Sauvignon The Illusionist
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 37
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PickingByHand wrote: 90 points
December 17, 2023 - Rather delightful: mimics the fruit–forward, spicy oak themes of a Napa Cabernet, but because of the cool climate it is dialled down substantially. And of course rather better value. Won’t be reloading, but will enjoy the remaining bottles. Ready to drink; won’t leave the others for long.
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Mtpisgah Likes this wine: 92 points
August 8, 2021 - Consumed over three nights. I think it is phenomenal though my wife feels it is a bit flat.
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knorthrip Likes this wine: 93 points
April 4, 2021 - PNP with roasted lamb with mint and rosemary. Very Yum. Drinking well now - still has nice ripe red and dark fruit plus herbal and earthy notes, a high level of complexity, and nice structure.
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wiscgrad wrote: 94 points
October 22, 2020 - fantastic mature WA cab. aging gracefully
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ibglowin Likes this wine: 91 points
March 8, 2020 - Been in the cellar since June of 2013 when purchased after visiting the winery and it was the best wine tasted. Paired perfectly with a Sicilian beef stew we cooked up. No complaints and was excellent from first to last drop.
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By Sean Sullivan
5/9/2013 (link) **** points(Sleight of Hand Cellars The Illusionist Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Appealing aromas of toasty spices meld with high toned herbal notes and cherry. The palate is light and airy, graceful in style with a compelling mouthfeel and a long, long finish. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Red Mountain, Blue Mountain, Phinny Hill, Bacchus, and Scooteney Flats vineyards. Aged 20 months in French oak (60% new). 14.8% alcohol. 450 cases produced. Sample provided by winery
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Sleight of Hand
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation The Illusionist
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- UPC Code 854294004158
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 199 (34%)
- Consumed 386 (66%)
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- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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