The Best Washington State Cabernet

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 points

The 2008 The Alibi is a three vineyard blend from the Red Mountain AVA composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Cedar, tobacco, i...
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A limited release made from the very best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2008 vintage at Mark Ryan. All fruit is from the Red Mountain appellation....
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93 Points -

An expressive wine of elegance offering layers of black cherry, dried currant and spice laced with nuances of licorice and dark chocolate for added complexity. Dark fruit and refined...
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"Our 2008 Chalk Line is no wall flower. To make the newest vintage of our wildly popular table wine, we combine 31% Cabernet, 27% Syrah, 21% Mer...
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Black cherry, cinnamon, and gingerbread with a touch of molasses make this mouth-watering Cabernet Sauvignon a standout in this beautiful vintage.

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Charles Smith Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 07 - Charles Smith's personal "house" Cabernet can now be yours as well!

Delicious Cabe...
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From 36 year-old vines in the now-famous Red Willow Vineyard comes this sophisticated Cabernet. It's much more red than black, showing bright and bursting black cherry and plum, building complexity and intrigue with cedar, tobacco, and milk choco...
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2008 Wine Spectator - 93 points - Polished, round and complex, this is distinctive and generous with its dark berry, chocolate and pomegranate flavors, melding seamlessly as the finish carries on smoothly. Syrah and Caberne...
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This smells so damn good. Very purple in character, the Artz is driven by layers of red berries and cassis, with a mouthwatering note of roasted meat. On the finish, it's pure fruit accented by fine tannins. Buy this for your cellar or open a b...
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 points

The 2008 Gun Metal Conner Lee Vineyard is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Enticing scents of herbs, s...
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Wine Spectator 91 points.

Sold out at the winery but still available here.

Dense and deep in the Bergevin Lane style, but with nice balance. This is a really fruit forward and easy drinking Cabernet. Offering a suave ...
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Scott Greer's Cabernet never fails to please....
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The Yak is back - and with a freaking vengeance! My go-to Washington blend, Yakima Red has an even brighter nose than the 08, dishing out heady sweet red berries and cedar. Epically tasty, the red velvet flavors remind me of panna cotta with am...
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Huge and powerful. The Dubrul Cab is the more "classic Washington Cab" of the two. Creamy cassis and blackberry are woven with violet and mocha. The lush black fruit is accented by hints of caramel and sweet sage, all of which...
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The 2009 vintage of the Gorman Evil Twin Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain is one more in a string of top rated Syrahs from this cult winery.

2009 Wine Spectator - 95 points - Firm in texture, this is expansive and generous i...
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A hot, hot winery for good reason, their tiny tasting room in a remote section of the town of Walla Walla is sought out and packed with people when they are open.

The Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, dark, powerful wine. Jon Bonn...
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Deep, concentrated aromas of black fruit lead in to tightly wound cassis, blueberry, and blackberry pie flavors. A massive wine in structure - not a fruit forward big red. Plentiful tannins carry through the finish, picking up savory notes, a...
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The 09 Cabernet has aromas of fennel, tobacco, Asian spices and notes of sweet oak blended with black cherry. The mouthfeel is rich with black fruits and the finish is long and generous with chocolate and mocha.

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This wine has aromas of earth, tobacco, jonquil and cedar, black fruits and cassis. The mouthfeel is firm and rich displaying hints of pepper, herb and berries. Enjoy the generous, long finish.

The artist who created this label is Jared Rue....
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2008 Wine Spectator - 93 points - Soft and ripe, with an open feel to the sassafras-accented black- berry and currant fruit. The ripe flavors linger persistently on the gentle finish. Drink now through 2018. - H.S.

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Nelms Road is Woodward Canyon's value priced second label.

Great aromas of cedar spice and black cherries, plenty of body and berry fruit on the palate, with a soft and approachable middle. Highly recommended value Cabernet one of Washingto...
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Rich and decadent blend, made by super talented winemaker Charlie Hoppes. Huge juicy fruit is balanced with fine tannins and racy acidity. Just a stunner at this price.

Nose of violets, sweet clover, damp earth sweet kalamata olives. Big ...
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2008 Wine Spectator - 91 points - Ripe and smooth, with mint and rosemary notes weaving through the dark berry and cherry flavors, coming together with a hint of coffee on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2018. 735 cas...
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From the winery: Chuck Reininger on the Helix Cabernet Sauvignon:

"Yoga for the Palate! Permit this wine to reelaxxx for awhile. While sitting straight up with eyes closed, focus on the Helix (the wine and the shape) by swirling the Cabernet ...
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Wine Advocate 94 points!

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Pheasant Run Vineyard was established in early 1996 in the deep, sandy loam soils for which the Walla Walla Valley is famous. Bordeaux varietals thrive here and this 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the results. It is a blend of fou...
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Dried black cherry, cassis, leather, spice and tobacco.

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Va Piano Cabernet Sauvignon 06 - Velvety, seamless Walla Walla Cab. The black...
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Wine Spectator 93 points

"Firm in texture, lithe in structure, with tightly packed currant, boysenberry and spice fla...
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A creative collaboration between Dunham Cellars Senior Winemaker, Eric Dunham, and actor Kyle MacLachlan. Deep, dark and as richly structured as most MacLachlan roles. This opulent tapestry is woven with immense plum, cherry and mountain berries...
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One of the benchmarks for Washington Cabernet. Still a good value after many vintages. Rich fruit and toasty oak make for a wine that is im...
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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines for 2011 - 93 points

Firm, focused and dense, with blackberry, cherry, sandalwood and gril...
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Full bodied with ripe scents of black currant and violets, rich aromas of caramel intertwined with lively acidity and bright berries, dark chocolate and velvety tannins. - the winery

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Bergevin's Cabernets stand out in the crowded Walla Walla wine scene. The Moonspell is smooth and rich, with interesting hints of berries, spice, and smoke. Pair with leg of lamb roasted with rosemary and garlic, Yukon gold potatoes, and a dark c...
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Dubrul Vineyard - yes THAT Dubrul Vineyard. Powerful, creamy black fruit aromas lead into a lushly textured array of cassis, red plum and black cherry. Savory, roasted herbs fill out the generous finish. This is great Cabernet, an...
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This is a MONSTER of a wine.

Blackberries, roasted coffee, brine, dried herbs, and violets grab your attention. Rasa's signature savory element makes your mouth water for the burst of black fruit - currants, plums, cherries. It has a touch ...
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