Every year I throw a little tasting party to ring out the old year — a small gathering of seventy or so aficionados and an equal number of open bottles – and I keep my ears open for what’s creating a buzz. Of course, even if I don’t hear the buzz, the bottles that get emptied first tell their own story. One of the first empties this year, this wine is an approachable Cabernet that shows red currant, blackberry and vanilla, with very mild spice and herb notes. It’s very long and forward with nice leafy note in finish and rich oak spice in background. While this review wasn’t crowd sourced, you can’t argue with disappearing wine!
Dussek Family Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
By Rich Cook