A mélange of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and 8% Merlot make up the 2021 Walla Walla Cabernet from Valdemar. Aged for 19 months in 22% new French oak, it has an impressive bouquet of black currants, boysenberries, cassis, tobacco leaves, milk chocolate, and dried violets. This carries to a full-bodied, impressively textured, and expansive finish that will be better in 2025 after the tannins subside a bit. About 340 cases were produced. Highly recommended.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 96 |
$70 |
2025-2035 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
Washington |
Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| J. Young |
January, 2024 |
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