Day Watson

9.1

Slightly chill before drinking. Floral, blackberry and spice. Some tannin. Medium bodied. Acid. Good summer red option or lunch/brunch. Paired well with aged cheeses, blackberries. Winner of tonight’s tasting. — 24 days ago

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9.2

Abeja Estate Skysill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of plums, cherries, currants, light oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs, earth, spices, light vegetables, light barnyard and tobacco leaf.

Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Elegant and fruit forward. Complex and rich.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot. Aged for 33 months in (75% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 7 barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$225. — 5 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, black plums, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, light oak, earth, chocolates, spices, coffee, licorice, tobacco leaf, vegetables and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, on the Oregon side. Elegant and smooth, with a nice mouthfeel.

Rich, but not extracted. Spicy and entertaining. Balanced and complex.

Robert Parker 94 points. Wine Enthusiast 94 points.

This 6 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

A nice sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (48% new) French oak barrels for 21 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 7 months ago

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9.1

Abeja Estate Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Franc 2020, Washington State

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nice nose with black fruits, oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolates, bell pepper, earth and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, oak, dark coffee, spices, tobacco leaf, black pepper and earth.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Franc from Walla Walla Valley is starting to drink nicely now, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Earthy and spicy. Elegant with a soft mouthfeel. Interesting stuff.

A good food wine that will pair nicely with Lamb dishes.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 21 months in (17% new) French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$86. — 2 months ago

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9.1

Purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose with light violets, black currants, plums, licorice, light barnyard, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, green vegetables, herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Walla Walla Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Drinks like a new world Syrah with a Cabernet Franc touch, and very true to the Terroir.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Will be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

100% Syrah grapes were aged for 21 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$80. — 6 months ago

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9.2

Abeja Estate Skysill Estate Chardonnay 2023, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

Light golden in color.

Elegant nose with lemons, citrus fruits, very little oak notes, herbs, minerals and spices.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, spices, citrus, lemons, pears, light wood, sea salt and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and herbs.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing good balance and Burgundy in style.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Would continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is a great sipping wine, and better when not too cold. Elegant and good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 9 months. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$115. — 8 months ago

Albert Phelps

9.0

Smooth body. Good balance. Medium body. — 2 months ago

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9.2

Light golden in color.

Fruity nose with oak notes and citrus fruits.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, spices, light oak, minerals and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and light almonds.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and complex.

Nicely balanced with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Delicious by itself or with food.

Chardonnay grapes were aged in (25% new) French oak barrels for 8 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 4 months ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.2

2018 vintage lovely — 7 months ago

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9.0

Dark golden in color.

Fruity nose of citrus, apples, light oak and spices.

Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, yellow apples, spices, grapefruits, minerals and white pepper.

Nice finish with limes and light almonds.

A tasty and easy drinking Chardonnay from Washington State. Creamy and elegant. Fruit forward with nice complexity.

Feels like a fruit forward Chablis in style.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (14% new) French oak barrels for 5 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$34. — 8 months ago