Intrinsic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2017
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Tasted by:
(at Colorado, 17 Oct 2020)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2023
A lively nose with a blend of violets and blackberry fruit kicks off this fun, engaging Washington Cabernet from Chateau Ste-Michelle that sources fruit from both Horse Heaven Hills and Columbia Valley. Mocha mixes it up with smoky undertones and lays the groundwork for well-managed structure, thanks in part to an extended maceration of nine months that saw half of the wine aged on the skins prior to blending.
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Producer
Intrinsic
Brand
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
USA
Region
Washington
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Lightly Oaked
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