Abeja

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.327 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

This vintage is my kind of Cab. Purple and rich with concentrated cassis and black cherry. The nose and the palate show layers of red currant, mocha, mint, eucalyptus, licorice, and gravel with solid acidity to back up the flavors. Lots of nutmeg and cinnamon but the oak is well integrated. The finish is long, earthy, and spicy with fine, powdery tannins, and fresh acidity. The alc. sticks out a bit at 14.5%. Very approachable on its own but great with sausage pizza or meatloaf or BBQ ribs.

I’ve had this wine before. I’m a hard sell with new world Cab. Lay this down or drink now. Super impressed with this complex showing.

This vintage is my kind of Cab. Purple and rich with concentrated cassis and black cherry. The nose and the palate show layers of red currant, mocha, mint, eucalyptus, licorice, and gravel with solid acidity to back up the flavors. Lots of nutmeg and cinnamon but the oak is well integrated. The finish is long, earthy, and spicy with fine, powdery tannins, and fresh acidity. The alc. sticks out a bit at 14.5%. Very approachable on its own but great with sausage pizza or meatloaf or BBQ ribs.

I’ve had this wine before. I’m a hard sell with new world Cab. Lay this down or drink now. Super impressed with this complex showing.

May 18th, 2018
Anthony Lombardi

Double decanted & served with dinner . Explosive nose showing black currant & mocha powder. Rich, deep palate with waves of black fruit & textured oaky spice. Plenty of youthful tannins which resolve with each bite of steak & as the wine breathes. Despite the showy fruit & tannins, this has a freshness & drinkability which is fantastic.

This has a healthy dose of Merlot blended in & a dollop of PV. From an excellent mix of top vineyards around the CV including one of Abeja's estate sources. Excellent vintage after vintage.

Double decanted & served with dinner . Explosive nose showing black currant & mocha powder. Rich, deep palate with waves of black fruit & textured oaky spice. Plenty of youthful tannins which resolve with each bite of steak & as the wine breathes. Despite the showy fruit & tannins, this has a freshness & drinkability which is fantastic.

This has a healthy dose of Merlot blended in & a dollop of PV. From an excellent mix of top vineyards around the CV including one of Abeja's estate sources. Excellent vintage after vintage.

1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

A bit of merlot and pv they buy 2/3 of their fruit a very cold vintage red currant and cassis berry fruit with a good hand of fresh earth and spice. A big wine but still quite fresh and elegant style with great freshness and lots of that spice and nuance through the finish very well balanced with a long layered finish. Most excellent

A bit of merlot and pv they buy 2/3 of their fruit a very cold vintage red currant and cassis berry fruit with a good hand of fresh earth and spice. A big wine but still quite fresh and elegant style with great freshness and lots of that spice and nuance through the finish very well balanced with a long layered finish. Most excellent

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

A very deep, rich, and concentrated wine. A wine to chew on but a very tasty chew. Unfortunately the oak stuck out like a soar thumb and seemed to get worse with air. #abeja #columbiavally #washington #cabernetsauvignon #ctbucklinwine

A very deep, rich, and concentrated wine. A wine to chew on but a very tasty chew. Unfortunately the oak stuck out like a soar thumb and seemed to get worse with air. #abeja #columbiavally #washington #cabernetsauvignon #ctbucklinwine

Jul 10th, 2016
Mark jones

Drank w Toher. Drier side but good smooth cab

Drank w Toher. Drier side but good smooth cab

Aug 31st, 2016
Dave Parker

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Dec 26th, 2014
Zack Parker

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Dec 26th, 2014
Michael Slattery

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Oct 28th, 2014
Fernando Fernandez

Fernando had this 10 years ago

Fernando had this 10 years ago

Aug 30th, 2014
Aimee Duell

Aimee had this 10 years ago

Aimee had this 10 years ago

Aug 25th, 2014