Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"This wine is deep ruby-colored with aromas of black currant, blackberry and dark chocolate, accented by notes of slate and subtle oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of ripe black fruit and a hint of earthiness. Well-integrated tannins provide a firm structure, while the finish is long and lingering with a pleasant warmth and a touch of sweetness. With proper storage, it has excellent aging potential for the next 10-15 years. This wine pairs well with hearty red meats, game birds, aged cheeses and rich desserts."
Varietal Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Appellation: Washington State
Vineyards: Weinbau Vineyard, Sagemoor Vineyard, Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard
Aging: 20 months in French and Hungarian oak, 92% new
Production: 1,342 cases
95 Points, "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast
"The 31st edition of the Artist Series features broad aromatic strokes of blackberry jam, hyacinths and worn leather. The flavors range from sweet black cherries and black tea to pine bark and perfectly ripe black truffles, and they fill the mouth. This is a full-bodied wine with elevated acidity and brawny tannins that frame the fruit in a fine fashion. Enjoy this pretty picture from 2027-2038." -MA, 2/1/26
94 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series is blended with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, and it matured in French and Hungarian oak. It has pure, layered aromas of Luxardo cherries, mint chocolate, thyme and forest floor. The full-bodied palate offers Goldilocks ripeness and complex savory and mineral character. It has a seamless structure of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity and a very long, latent finish." -EB, 4/3/25
93 Points - Vinous
"Youthfully coy, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series opens slowly with a mix of dried flowers, incense, mint leaf and blackberries. This is cool-toned and pliant, with ripe black fruits that ride a silken textural wave as a bitter tinge of cocoa adds complexity. Only gently tannic, the 2022 leaves a mentholated freshness and finishes with medium length. Hints of lavender resonate on the close." -EG, Oct/2024
