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2015 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon

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July 27, 2025 - $46

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RATINGS

94+ Stephen Tanzer

... Alluring aromas of blackberry, pomegranate, cassis, bitter chocolate, menthol, lavender and mint. Wonderfully broad, rich and dry...mouthfilling and clearly delineated. This fleshy, glossy wine conveys insidious sweetness to its dark berry fruit. Finishes with substantial building tannins, a wisp of tobacco, and slowly mounting floral lift...

93Wine Spectator

A handsome and refined red, with expressive blackberry, licorice and river stone notes that build richness and tension toward fine-grained tannins.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...a brilliant bouquet of crème de cassis, toasted spice, graphite, and licorice. This gives way to a full-bodied Cabernet that has ripe, velvety tannins, beautiful mid-palate depth, and a great finish.

92James Suckling

A firm and silky red with blackberries, blueberries and hints of chocolate that follow through to a medium body. Fine tannins and a delicious finish. Focused and pretty.

91Wine Enthusiast

The aromas intrigue, with notes of sandalwood, anise, vanilla, barrel spice, cocoa, herbs and black cherry. Deft, balanced dark fruit, herb and coffee flavors follow, with fruit and barrel intertwining and playing well off each other. It shows a pleasing sense of density yet lightness, with enough tannic heft...

PRODUCER

Abeja

Abeja in Walla Walla had its first release with the 2001 vintage. Abeja was started in 2000 when Ken and Ginger Harrison stayed as guests at the historic inn on the Abeja propertys, then purchased the inn and the farm. In 2002 they were joined by John Abbot and Molly Galt, founders of Canoe Ridge Vineyard. John Abbott is the winemaker at Abeja. Abeja has estate vineyards in the Walla Wally Valley appellation, and also sources grapes from the Columbia Valley. The estate makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Viognier, Merlot and Chardonnay. Abeja wines typically earn ratings in the 90s from wine reviewers.

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.

VINTAGE

2015 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon