Soléna Estate, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 Planted in the early 1980s, Klipsun is one of the big names today in single vineyard Cabernet, and this rendition from Soléna should validate its reputation.  Loaded with ripe blackberry and cassis, this is a big, bold Cabernet.  On the palate it is medium-full bodied with compact fruit flavors along with hints of chocolate and light toasty oak.  Sturdy in structure, it is rich and powerful but balanced with definite tannins.  Finishing with chocolate and spice, it needs to be cellared and should reach its peak a decade from now.