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2022 Passing Time Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Removed from protected passive storage in a temperature controlled home; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...swelter of rich black fruit dominates, showing the richness of the region while striking a balance between ripeness and freshness, ending medium to full-bodied in style.

96Owen Bargreen

...begins with creosote aromatics alongside fresh thyme and sage, blackberry cordial and shades of anise...palate is refined and elegant with good underlying verve.

94Vinous / IWC

Depths of crushed raspberry and spice are complemented by dusty rose and hints of clove...displays silken textures and ripe wild berry fruits, coming across as soft and round with a mineral tinge that forms toward the close. Dusty tannins linger as the 2022 finishes with dramatic length and noticeable concentration, leaving resonances of black currant.

93James Suckling

...has aromas of cassis, blackcurrants, black olives and crushed stones...focused and full-bodied with fine, lightly dusty tannins. Elegant and pure expression.

91The Wine Advocate

...initial wafts of new oak spice give way to red and black cherries and currants, licorice and dried herbs...full-bodied palate features a concentrated core of fruit, though its ripeness is pleasantly restrained. It’s light on its feet with soft, grainy tannins and mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish.

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, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

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

2022 Passing Time Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon