
2018 Red Willow Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"This young wine is showing primary aromas of macerated black cherry, plum, black currant reduction, dark cocoa nibs, thyme, tobacco leaf, with hints of crushed roses and minerals. Palate-coating, firm, and concentrated in body, with intense dark red fruits, Ethiopian espresso powder, crushed dried herbs, and earthy minerality on the long finish. This is a blockbuster wine that will benefit from some time in the cellar. Look to start trying this in 3-5 years, and enjoy over the coming 20-30 years." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"This young wine is showing primary aromas of macerated black cherry, plum, black currant reduction, dark cocoa nibs, thyme, tobacco leaf, with hints of crushed roses and minerals. Palate-coating, firm, and concentrated in body, with intense dark red fruits, Ethiopian espresso powder, crushed dried herbs, and earthy minerality on the long finish. This is a blockbuster wine that will benefit from some time in the cellar. Look to start trying this in 3-5 years, and enjoy over the coming 20-30 years." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
Wine Details
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Harvest Date
AVA: Yakima Valley
Sugar
Blend: 100% Red Willow Cabernet Sauvignon
Acid
Winemaking: Aged 20 months in 80% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
pH
Cases: 106
Aging
Retail: $95.00/btl | $250.00/magnum
Fermentation
Release: October 9, 2021
Alcohol %
14.5
Awards & Accolades
Awards
96+ - Jeb Dunnuck
"The flagship Cabernet, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow Vineyard is all varietal, from old vines in a great vineyard in Yakima Valley, that spent 20 months in 80% new French oak. It reveals a deep purple hue as well as a backward, brooding nose of smoked blackcurrants, tobacco, scorched earth, and violets. It has beautiful richness yet takes plenty of coaxing to open up. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and has a nicely textured, balanced mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and outstanding length. It's mostly potential at this point and is going to benefit from at least 4-5 years of bottle age, but my money is on it having 20+ years of prime drinking."
Vintage Scores
Ratings
2018: 96+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 96 - International Wine Report; 93 & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast
2017: 95+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 94 - Wine Enthusiast
2016: 95+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 95 - Wine Advocate; 94 & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast
2014: 97 - Jeb Dunnuck