The wine has intensely dark color. The nose displays an interesting combination of black and blue fruit sauté, crème cassis, and mixed floral notes paired with crushed fir needles, market spice tea, and cedar shavings. From the first sip the wine is smooth, broad in its palate impression, rich and sweet. There is an almost unexplainable deliciousness factor that I find irresistible. The tannins are impeccably integrated, long, and soft with just enough heft to give the wine a solid backbone and fantastic aging potential. This wine is approachable enough to enjoy immediately, but will reward 5-20 years of aging for the patient.
High toned red and blue fruit, classic Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with underlying hints of vanilla and baking spices. Polished tannin with a nice sense of oak sweetness on the finish. The addition of Syrah really helps bring balance to the wine and I really enjoy the length and complexity of this vintage. - Josh McDaniels, President & Director of Winemaking