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2021 Passing Time Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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January 18, 2026 - $61

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RATINGS

97Wine Enthusiast

...aromas of black currants, dark chocolate and lemon zest take over. A complex set of mouthfilling flavors that includes blackberry jam, coffee, coriander and orange zest is flanked by tannins and pronounced acidity.

96+ The Wine Advocate

...generous notion of blackberry skin and dark plum, offering a symphony of flavors with plenty of supporting oak spices that waft with the delicate notes of resinous purple flowers...palate is full-bodied, ripe and dusty with a firm sophistication of gripping tannins that take center stage...

96+ Jeb Dunnuck

Red and black fruits, freshly sharpened cedar pencils, graphite, and tobacco notes all define this richly textured, medium to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, which has building tannins, terrific balance, and a great finish.

96Owen Bargreen

...beautiful bouquet of violets, scorched earth, smoked brisket and suggestions of black olive tapenade. The palate is plush and round with a generous mouthfeel.

94James Suckling

This is packed with juicy blueberry and cherry fruit, plus cocoa, graphite and tomato leaves. It’s ripe and creamy with a full body and velvety tannins. Long, focused and classy.

PRODUCER

Passing Time

Passing Time is a name that makes plenty of sense once you understand that the two men who dreamed up the idea of this winery are both former NFL quarterbacks. Dan Marino and Damon Huard liked to talk about opening a winery back in the days when both were passing the football for the Miami Dolphins, among other pro teams. Along with two other business partners, Marino and Huard hired Washington winemaker Chris Peterson to craft their Cabernet Sauvignons. Passing Time focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and sources grapes from some of Washington’s most prestigious vineyards. The wine is generally available only by allocation.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.

VINTAGE

2021 Passing Time Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon