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2017 Delille Cellars Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon

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August 21, 2022 - $71

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

Aromas of juicy cherry, black plum and chocolate ganache explode out of the glass with cinnamon and nutmeg nuances. Silky-smooth and medium to full-bodied, the wine remains luxurious on the palate with a velvety mouthfeel, revealing layers of complexity with gobs of dark red and black fruit flavors, as the impeccably balanced mid-palate sashays with grace and finesse...summersaults to a a long, winding and ever-evolving finish with a lasting impression of crunchy plum skin...

95Jeb Dunnuck

Slightly inky aromas of cassis, blueberry, licorice pastille, menthol, violet and minerals. Sappy, spicy and deep; powerfully intense, concentrated and savory, with dark berry, mineral, licorice and violet flavors conveying restrained sweetness and uncanny tactility without any corners. Finishes with firm but suave tannins and outstanding rising palate-saturating length.

93Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of red raspberry rise from the glass, along with notes of cocoa, dried herb and whiffs of tangerine peel.

91James Suckling

A firm, linear red with medium body, fine tannins and a medium finish. Currant and walnut with a slightly lifted edge at the end.

REGION

United States, Washington, 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.