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2019 Dunham Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon XXV

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

...presents a combination of red and black fruit in a frame of freshness with subtle oak and floral undertones. It displays focus and precision on the nose, with savory herbs, sweet florals and spiced potpourri and a medium to full-bodied profile.

92James Suckling

This is toasty, with dark fruit, cedar, crushed walnut and earth, following through to a medium to full body with firm tannins and a juicy dark-fruit core. Notes of blue flowers and chocolate to close.

92Wine Enthusiast

A floral nose offers aromas of violets, sweet pea flowers and ripe blackberries, with a touch of graphite. The palate is none more black, with black cherry, black olive and black pepper flavors ruling the roost. Elevated acidity and plush tannins are a happy bonus.

91+ Jeb Dunnuck

...gives up a terrific perfume of cassis, leafy tobacco, spring flowers, and lead pencil...medium-bodied, elegant, nicely textured 2019 has some creamy oak, firm, building tannins, and outstanding length.

17.5+ Jancis Robinson

Dark cherry, cassis and mint nose with a layered amaro, bark, orange-peel complexity. Gorgeous. High acid and powdery fine tannins on the palate. Long finish.

PRODUCER

Dunham Cellars

Dunham Cellars was founded by Mike and Joanne Dunham in Walla Walla in the early 1990s. The first commercial vintage was a 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon. Dunham owns interests in Washington vineyards and sources grapes from several Washington appellations. Dunham is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but it also produces Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling and blends. It remains a family-owned winery.

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

2019 Dunham Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon XXV