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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 75 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by sallyannzapata on 12/22/2023: Gifted to Ann & Aileen (155 views) | | | Tasted by ChefRalph on 10/20/2022 & rated 93 points: 12 years and it was amazing. Last night with homemade lazanga and it shined. (615 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 10/30/2020 & rated 91 points: No signs of fading. (1240 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 6/27/2020 & rated 92 points: Dark and earthy at opening with oak on the nose. Deep chocolate, tobacco and black fruit. Long luxurious finish. Enjoyed while sitting by the fire pit (1232 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 1/29/2020 & rated 91 points: Decanted 2 hrs. Fully resolved, medium to big, enjoy over next 2-3 years. (1362 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 11/29/2019 & rated 91 points: Decanted 2 hrs. Balanced, deep, should easily drink well through 2021. (1327 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 10/18/2019 & rated 91 points: Resolved, decant 1 hr, great with Veal Chop. (1145 views) | | | Tasted by dex8 on 12/31/2018 & rated 93 points: drinking very nicely but could sit a year or two (1173 views) | | | Tasted by MattB72 on 12/23/2018 & rated 91 points: Agree with the last reviewer. Near the end of this drinking window. Still good after a couple hours. It did get better, but not as good as a few years ago (802 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 11/23/2018 & rated 90 points: PNP Nose of black cherry, slight hint of toasted oak. Taste of subdued fruit, Medium Acid. Medium finish, Pretty good overall drinker but one dimensional. Towards the End of its drinking window. (938 views) | | | Tasted by brianakrin on 8/5/2018 & rated 89 points: It's a fine wine but like others have pointed out, lacks depth. It's Very rich but lacks enough acid to balance. Remindsa one of aa COLUMBIA CREST cab except it cost 4x as much (922 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 4/14/2018 & rated 91 points: Drinking well but I agree with Stevethebeav, it lacks depth and body. (1230 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 3/25/2018 & rated 91 points: this is good but it lacks depth and body. Not sure what all the fuss is about. acid and alcohol are in good balance, but tannins are faint and fruit depth is lacking. it is well made and maybe my disappointment is just a reflection of a mediocre vintage year. It did get better as the night went on. I did enjoy my last glass before the bottle was drained. (967 views) | | | Tasted by JohnSh on 9/13/2017 & rated 92 points: Didn't take notes last night, but this was an impressive wine. Deep, rich blackfruits, a hint of supporting oak, some ripe, smooth tannins to provide a little structure, a velvety texture and both power and elegance were what I remember. Sad it was my only bottle! (1373 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 4/16/2017 & rated 92 points: Consistant with my last note. (1738 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 12/24/2016 & rated 92 points: Drink now or wait a year, very solid wine with nice layered complexity bright fruit, oak, med tannins still present. Med to long finish. (1554 views) | | | Tasted by Pedroel on 10/11/2016 & rated 92 points: Openned a little tight, but blossomed after a couple of hours. Finesse rather than brawny style. Ready, but with plenty of time left. (1501 views) | | | Tasted by MattB72 on 7/2/2016 & rated 92 points: Drank from a 1.5l. Took an hour or 2 to open, but is drinking very good. Tannis are very smooth for a relatively young wine. (1849 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 4/9/2016 & rated 93 points: What a wine. Drinking very nicely-- dark, inky hue, dark berries on the nose. Smooth, velvety, deep, dark fruits, very easy to drink (with or without food). Excellent purchase-- go get some if you can find it! (1764 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 12/2/2015 & rated 93 points: Popular wine this evening. Ate with Italian. Drinking very nicely-- dark, inky hue, dark berries on the nose. Smooth, velvety, deep, dark fruits, very easy to drink (with or without food). Excellent purchase-- go get some if you can find it! (2298 views) | | | Tasted by 1964vintage on 6/28/2015 & rated 93 points: Sadly. My last 2010. Simply awesome. gets better with every passing year. I'll miss you as the wine make John ! Look forward to your next adventure....... (2650 views) | | | Tasted by blabbott on 6/25/2015 & rated 91 points: This is a lighter styled cab with very nice layers and low tannins. Very enjoyable. (1611 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Gopher on 11/30/2014 & rated 92 points: Mix of red and dark fruits. Medium body with smooth tannins. Nice acidic zip on the finish that leaves me coming back for another sip and glass. An excellent wine that isn't overdone or overmanipulated. Plenty of primary pleasure now but it feels like it has plenty of time ahead of it too. (4347 views) | | | Tasted by uncle al on 11/9/2014 & rated 90 points: This Cabernet from Washington is a great buy. Drink or hold. Very nice fruit and body. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by handymom on 10/29/2014 & rated 92 points: Very enjoyable wine. Great QPR. (2184 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| i-WineReview.com, Report 38: The Wines of Washington State (9/1/2013)
(Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (10/28/2013)
(Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Draws you into the glass with cherry, char, toast, graphite, black licorice, and sweet herbs. The palate is light, soft and velvety, all about nuance and elegance with fine grained tannins. Those looking for a big bold Cabernet, look elsewhere; those searching for the grape’s more elegant side, this one’s for you. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Heather Hill, Bacchus, Dionysus, Weinbau, Hedges Estate, and Red Mountain Vineyard. Aged 25 months in French oak (60% new). 14.3% alcohol. 1,913 cases produced. Sample provided by winery. **** points |
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| Abeja Producer websiteCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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