2006 Walla Walla Valley Minnick Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Here is a beautiful example of Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon from an exemplary vineyard. Elegantly balanced, this wine is framed by pretty floral notes followed by juicy blackberries and polished tannins.  The depth and layers in this wine go on in the mouthwatering finish.

Only 140 cases produced.

Excellent-Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2008/2009 "This vineyard in the northeast part of the valley plays a supporting role in many of this valley's well-known wines, and Holly Turner gives it the spotlight here. Hints of plums, cranberries, dried Montmorency cherries and Boylan's Natural Cane Cola bubble up from the glass. It's plum jam on the palate with cherry tomato acidity on the midpalate, sturdy tannins and a bit of crushed leaf for complexity. A fitting tribute would be pairing this with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs using a sauce from the late Paul Newman's line."

88-Wine Enthusiast, December 2008 "This single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-made expression of both grape and site. The vineyard shares some characteristics with Spring Valley, a flavor of sweet grain that permeates the raspberry/cherry/cassis fruit. It's balanced and reasonably complete, sliding gracefully into a finish that adds whiffs of smoke and bitter chocolate."