Abeja Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Wine Enthusiast : 95 Points

(4/1/2024) Boysenberry and lilac aromas were a nice start, but a minty note took me back to my first mind-blowing experience with the eucalyptus of an old Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Freshly pulled espresso shots and Bing cherries mix it up on the smooth palate with notes of dark chocolate and thyme. Drink 2024–2032. Cellar Selection.

Decanter : 94 Points

(8/27/2023) This Cabernet bottling, sourced from throughout the Columbia Valley, contains 18% Merlot. The two varieties come together with just a whisper of Petit Verdot to craft a delicious, savoury Washington Cabernet—aromas of pencil lead, bramble fruits and leather finish with a kiss of wintergreen. The palate is soft and flashes elegance with ample structure and a richness that retains its fresh fruit character. Bramble berries, black plums and mocha dust are met with sage, white pepper and bay leaf. The finish flashes crushed slate, graphite and a mineral undertone. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2034.