WASHINGTON
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
93 Klipsun 2018 Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain). For full review see page 106. Cellar Selection.
abv: 14.1% Price: $150
92 King Cab 2018 King Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills). Fruit for this wine comes from high-density plantings at McNary Vineyard. The aromas are reserved, with notes of coffee, dried and fresh herbs and chocolate. The palate shows the density and richness that is the hallmark of Cabernet from this region. It’s a big-time winner. Editors’ Choice. —S.S.
abv: 14.1% Price: $20
92 Starside 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley). The aromas are generous, with notes of black raspberry, plum, blackberry and herbs, bringing a dazzling purity. Plump blue and black fruit flavors follow. It’s a complete charmer, guaranteed to please. Editors’ Choice. —S.S.
abv: 14.4% Price: $25
92 Walla Walla Vintners 2018 Sagemoor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley). Fruit for this wine comes from 1972 plantings at Bacchus in the newly approved White Bluffs appellation. The aromas bring a classic Cabernet Sauvignon profile of scorched earth, dried herbs, black raspberry and dark cherry, showing purity. The palate gives range and sophistication, with a creamy feel to the dark-fruit flavors. Editors’ Choice. —S.S.
abv: 14.9% Price: $55
The aromas announce themselves, with notes of coffee, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and black cherry, with fruit and barrel
