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2019 Passing Time Block 1311 Cabernet Sauvignon

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January 11, 2026 - $69

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RATINGS

99Jeb Dunnuck

...offers a killer St.-Estèphe-like bouquet of dark currants, lead pencil, graphite, tobacco, and damp earth that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. Rich, full-bodied and powerful on the palate, it has a seamless texture, beautiful depth of fruit, and flawless balance... Bravo!

96Vinous / IWC

Velvety and soft in the mouth, the soft texture just won’t quit. Layers of huckleberry, espresso grounds, sandalwood and firm tannins hold everything brilliantly in place. Wait for the exceedingly long finish.

95Owen Bargreen

...offers incredible balance and poise, with slightly less concentration than other vintages...beautifully evolved wine already with its black tea, exotic spice, pipe tobacco and brilliant core of dark fruits that parade with espresso grounds.

94The Wine Advocate

...aromas of crème de cassis, juicy black plum and notions of crushed violets with layered oak tones in the glass. Full-bodied, ripe and juicy expressions burst forward in the mouth with focus and intention while showing succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins.

94Wine Enthusiast

The aromas offer notes of fresh green herbs, leaf, black cherry, earth and high cacao chocolate, sprinkled with barrel spices. The flavors are dense, palate coating and rich.

93James Suckling

Aromas of ripe plums, nutmeg, dried thyme and violets. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Vibrant red fruit and balanced acidity keep the palate refreshing and exciting through the steady finish. Lovely.

PRODUCER

Passing Time

Passing Time is a name that makes plenty of sense once you understand that the two men who dreamed up the idea of this winery are both former NFL quarterbacks. Dan Marino and Damon Huard liked to talk about opening a winery back in the days when both were passing the football for the Miami Dolphins, among other pro teams. Along with two other business partners, Marino and Huard hired Washington winemaker Chris Peterson to craft their Cabernet Sauvignons. Passing Time focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and sources grapes from some of Washington’s most prestigious vineyards. The wine is generally available only by allocation.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills

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 Passing Time Block 1311 Cabernet Sauvignon