Wines of Substance, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

 This stupendous Cabernet Sauvignon was made by Charles Smith, who sold his eponymous company, Charles Smith Wines, in 2016 to concentrate on new projects, including Wines of Substance.   A sleek and generous wine, it is beautifully balanced, and both deep and long on the palate.  It will pair beautifully with a wide variety of foods, and I can tell you from experience that it’s a perfect wine to serve with a nice steak.