2008 Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow Yakima Valley) Dark and alluring with dark, dried cherries, incense, and high toned herbal notes. Completely coats the palate from end to end with bold but beautifully balanced dark fruit flavors. Taught, grainy tannins squeeze the tongue before gently letting go. Carries into a long finish. A prototype of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, once again showing Tim Blue among the state’s best. Give two-plus years or decant extensively. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot. 14.9% alcohol. 100 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
12/27/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerAdams Bench
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- Designationn/a
- VineyardRed Willow Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationYakima Valley
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10/2/2019 - HDash Likes this wine: 98 Points
Dark and inky out of the bottle with legs that hug the glass, aromas of cassis and vanilla on the nose. The wine explodes in the mouth, full bodied and chewy with cassis complemented by chocolate and prune. Finish is long. Tannins are initially a little tight but the wine opens up nicely over time. This is an extraordinary wine, compares with the best in cabernet sauvignon. It has plenty of time left to mature further and it will be fun to see how it evolves over the next 5-10 years … if you have any bottles in your cellar!
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7/2/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 92 Points
Really started to sing on Day 2. More balanced then with notes of pencil lead. Very nice.
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3/1/2014 - bothellwineguy wrote:
Popped a bottle open, still holding it's own. Very aromatic nose and give it at least 3 hours decant before doing anything. Paired with steak.
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4/4/2013 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 90 Points
Still solid Cab, but the silky lush finish is hiding at the moment. Or something.
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2/14/2013 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 95 Points
Consistent with prior notes, Huge gorgeous well balanced wine. Decanted for about 2 hours and opened up nicely. Paired with filet and scallops.
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