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2018 Dunham Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon XXIV

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

Aromas of red and black currants, baked plums, figs and baking spice. Full-bodied with fine, slightly chewy tannins. Well structured, with juicy, ripe red fruit staying steady throughout. Black tea and rosemary. Fresh and articulate acidity. Lovely.

92Jeb Dunnuck

...pure and vibrant, with pretty cassis fruits as well as floral, spicy, sappy herb nuances...medium to full-bodied Cabernet with terrific balance, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish.

91+ The Wine Advocate

...plummy frame with juicy, dark cherry essence and delightful oak tones before hints of savory herbs and dusty flowers sway from the glass. Full-bodied, the palate is balanced, offering flavors of dusty black cherry skin with notions of juicy tobacco, savory herbs, graphite and pencil shavings. The wine continues to evolve over the long, focused and lingering finish. Bravo!

91Wine Enthusiast

The aromas of wheat, black cherry, blackberry, baking spice and melted butter are subdued but show complexity. Cherry and chocolate flavors follow.

90Wine Spectator

Tightly focused and appealing for the straightforward structure and expressive cherry and tobacco flavors, which finish with refined tannins.

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.