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2019 Sparkman Holler Cabernet Sauvignon

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November 6, 2022 - $21

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Broad-shouldered and generous, this red layers in deep blackberry and cherry flavors, picking up mocha espresso and dusky spice accents as this moves toward polished tannins.

91Wine Enthusiast

...uses fruit from 12 different vineyards, from the Royal Slope to the Horse Heaven Hills. Aged in 37% new oak, the aromas are brooding, with notes of sautéed dried herb, leaf, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa and red fruit. The palate is sumptuous, elegant and all about restraint. It's a very pretty offering, but with sneaky heft behind it.

90James Suckling

Ripe red fruit, sweet tobacco and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Linear, straightforward and balanced.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.

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.