Wine Spectator rating 89 points: "Dense, with firm tannins around a velvety core of blueberry, plum and currant fruit, finishing with spicy green olive character as it all comes together harmoniously. Drink now through 2010. 1,200 cases made." (HS)

Wine Press NW says: "This stellar Cab from Kiona is a true expression of Red Mountain. It's a powerful red with complex aromas of black cherries, blueberries, vanilla and espresso with long, ripe flavors of blackberries, chocolate and a hint of mint. The up-front fruit, bold tannins and big acidity give this perfect balance. It's delicious now but will be even better in three to five years. Rated "Outstanding" by Wine Press Northwest magazine.

Outstanding value from this tiny winery, don't miss this wine, platinum rated by Wine Press NW. Big plush char, black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, black cherry, long smoky finish.

From the winery: "Kiona's Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our estate vineyard on Red Mountain, a site well known in the Pacific Northwest as one of the best Cabernet vineyards in Washington. These vines are over 28 years old. Key characteristics usually include deep color, complex flavors, good acid and moderate tannin all of which lead to excellent aging potential."

Paul Gregutt, Seattle Times, Mar 03 "...should have a place in every collector's cellar..." "

Wine Iconoclast / Holiday 2000 Cellar Choice, "...a Big Cab that tastes great now..."

North Berkeley Wine " Washington State is hot and no winery is making better reds at fair prices than Kiona...their Cabernet has it all...solid.. smooth.. compelling...a ravishing red."

Wine Spectator " ...Relatively few vineyards provide the fruit for most of the best wines. Among those mentioned by more than one winemaker was Kiona..."

Latitude 46 " Kiona Vineyards is one of the Columbia Valley's most respected...." " Some vineyards produce grapes which are simply better. Among winemakers, Kiona's Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is highly prized.."

Decanter Magazine, England " Kiona Vineyards has hit a stride with its Estate Bottled Cabernet from Red Mountain..."

Paul Gregutt, Seattle Weekly " ...spicy, rich, and loaded with mocha/vanilla highlights. The fruit is plump, pure cassis - the Arnold Schwarzenegger of Cabernet..."

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2001 Estate Bottled Red Mountain "Reserve Released May 2003 GOLD, Northwest Wine Summit WA

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 1999 Estate Bottled Red Mountain "Reserve"
GOLD, Central Washington State Fair, WA

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 1998 Estate Bottled Yakima Valley "Reserve"
DOUBLE GOLD, Wine Press Northwest - Platinum Judging
GOLD, Florida State Fair, 2001 International Wine Competition