Columbia Crest "H3 Horse Heaven Hills" Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (Columbia Valley, Washington)

Notes from the Winemaker:Blend: 84% Cabernet, 16 % MerlotTotal Acidity 0.53 g/100 mLpH: 3.79Alcohol Content: 14.5%Barrel Aging: 48% new and 52% older French and American oak for 9 months.Fermentaion: 6-10 days on the skins Tasting Notes This bold Cabernet opens with flavors of black cherries and blackberries with a touch of currants and vanilla, complemented by earth and mineral notes. Deep berry flavors lead to a soft tannin cocoa finish. Ratings & Reviews Wine Enthusiast Magazine:"Aromas of toast, char, and milk chocolate along with blue and black fruit are followed by velvety soft fruit flavors. It shows an appealing sense of balance and polish." - SS (12/31/2016)Wine Spectator Magazine:"Broad and toasty, with tobacco and cedar overtones to the cherry and red plum flavors, persisting on the well-mannered finish." - HS (12/31/2016)