Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"This wine is sourced from prestigious vineyard sites representing four unique soil types in the Walla Walla Valley. Its old-world structure, dense dark fruit flavors, and elegant tannins exemplify the best of Walla Walla.
Elegant and beautiful, this refined Cabernet Sauvignon captivates with its aromatic clarity, offering deep notes of black currant, thyme, rose petals, and graphite, accented by hints of baking spice, dark chocolate, and a savory earthiness. On the palate, vibrant flavors of black plum, blackberry, and lavender unfold gracefully, supported by polished cocoa powder tannins and a bold, enduring finish."
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Aging: 22 months in French oak barrels, 35% new
Production: 2,250 cases
Winemaker: David Rosenthal
94 Points, "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast
"Blackberries and bittersweet dark chocolate is a winning aroma combination for this brawny, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. With a bit of air time, aromas of grape hyacinth and pine bark join the party. Powerful, chewy tannins frame the wine's black cherry pastille, anise and black tea flavors. If you open this bottle any time soon, prepare to decant. It should age gracefully for another 12-13 years." -MA, 2/1/26
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"A brawny, complete red made entirely from one variety, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley is sourced from a wealth of great sites, including Pepper Bridge, Summit View, and Yellow Jacket, in addition to estate sites Seven Hills and Ferguson. Nearly two years in French oak barrels round out the substantial tannins, impressive in their elegant, full-bodied power, the rich layers evoking notes of clove, dark chocolate, and blackcurrant. This should gracefully age a good 10-15 years." -VB, Jul/2025
93 Points - James Suckling
"This complex red has aromas of cocoa powder, walnuts, blackberries and dried herbs. It’s full-bodied yet elegant, with refined tannins and a long, sleek and flavorful finish. Try from 2026." -CN, Mar/2025
92+ Points - Vinous
"Shavings of dark chocolate mix with lavender pastille and dried black cherries as the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley blossoms in the glass. It is silken in feel and beautifully balanced, displaying both weight and energy as polished red and black fruits slowly saturate. Fine-grained tannins wrap the senses in youthful poise as the 2022 finishes long and slightly chewy, leaving a tinge of licorice to fade. While enjoyable already, losing a few bottles in the cellar is highly recommended." -EG, Oct/2025
87 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley is scented of blueberry, red cherry candy, vanilla and allspice. The full-bodied palate has restrained, somewhat hollow flavors with firm, bitter tannins that dampen its freshness and a touch of warmth on the finish. 2,250 cases produced." -EB, 4/3/25
