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2015 Januik Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94James Suckling

Dark berries such as blackberries and some bramble berries. Spicy and fresh mushroom undertones. Full body, round and firm tannins and a savory finish.

93Owen Bargreen

...shows off black tea, crushed mint and blackberry cobbler aromas. The texture here is really good as there is a wonderful purity of fruit. Dark fruits dominate the palate as the wine finishes exceedingly long.

92The Wine Advocate

...aromas of black currants and blueberries, framed by creamy new oak...medium-bodied, layered and velvety, with well-integrated tannins, good depth at the core and a flavorful finish.

92+ Vinous / IWC

Very dark aromas of blackberry, cassis, blueberry and wild black cherry are complicated by leather and menthol nuances...flavors of blueberry, cocoa powder and leather...finishes with seriously suave tannins, a touch of minerality and terrific length.

92Wine Enthusiast

...brooding aromas of black cherry, ripe black currant, black coffee and toasty spices lead to well-balanced, layered dark-fruit flavors with expertly integrated tannins...shows a beautiful sense of polish as well as great length.

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 Januik Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon