(Tulpen Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) This is the yin to the 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot’s yang with identical fruit sources and blend percentages but with the varieties flipped. Locked up tightly at present, this wine opens to reveal high toned herbal notes, black cherry, and spice. The palate is taught and tight, full of black cherry flavors. Give one year or decant. 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.8% Merlot. Lewis and Wallula vineyards. 14.1% alcohol. 107 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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(Tulpen Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) This is the yin to the 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot’s yang with identical fruit sources and blend percentages but with the varieties flipped. Locked up tightly at present, this wine opens to reveal high toned herbal notes, black cherry, and spice. The palate is taught and tight, full of black cherry flavors. Give one year or decant. 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.8% Merlot. Lewis and Wallula vineyards. 14.1% alcohol. 107 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.5/10/2012, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points