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2019 Va Piano Vineyards DuBrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...nose of savory red and black currants, loamy earth, dried tobacco, and spicy, cedar pencil-like nuances. With medium to full bod...layered, seamless mouthfeel, beautiful yet substantial tannins, and a great finish.

94The Wine Advocate

Framed with spiced plum and blackberry skin notes...bold, juicy and supported by a firm underpinning of fresh mineral and graphite notes intertwined with oak and spice..reveals a fresh, juicy nature... Lingering with a spicy and dark cherry essence...finish is dusty...

93James Suckling

Baked plums, blackberries, bitter chocolate, coffee and charred bark on the nose. Firm, chewy tannins here, with a full body and a toasty, deep core of black fruit. Excellent intensity.

93Wine Enthusiast

Pretty sweet-pea floral and ripe boysenberry aromas fill the air, along with a mineral-laden trace of well water...wild-strawberry, black-tea and grilled watermelon flavors are supported by a wall of chewy tannins.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley

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.

VINTAGE

2019 Va Piano Vineyards DuBrul Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon