2008 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

Community Tasting Notes (33) Avg Score: 90.6 points

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  10/11/2020 - hiker_guy wrote:

  Served with the perfect pairing of a nice prime NY Steak.
  A few more years of age since my last bottle has mellowed the oak a little and allowed it to integrate with the big fruit. Still a rather big wine but served appropriately is worked very well.

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  1/10/2018 - knorthrip Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Big wine but still elegant. Lots of oak and fruit. Cassis, blueberry, loads of vanilla, cedar. Grippy tannins. Still drinking on the young side.

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  3/23/2017 - hiker_guy wrote:

  Day 1 was showing youthful with big fruit and lots of oak predominant. For those liking big wines this was one for them.
  Day 2 was a little more restrained and integrated. Nice sipping wine but pairing with food still would require some serious protein.
  I think I've outgrown the need for big wines like this. Certainly wouldn't dump it or turn it away if offered but probably would not buy again.

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  3/25/2016 - goodbertgrapes wrote: 85 Points

  Very fruity, was hoping it would have settled down by now. Tasted on day two and day three with same results. Not much in the way of secondary notes or further interest. Slightly sour on day three, otherwise not much change. Will try others and hope for better results.

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  11/27/2015 - Nbkat8 wrote: 92 Points

  Drinking great right now, better than the 07 IMO, Smooth with refined tannins, long finish. Classic WA $40 WW Cab.

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