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Suckling Goes Bonkers for this $18.99 Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon!
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Today's Cabernet hails from the south-central Columbia Valley between Horse Heaven Hills and the Columbia Gorge. This rugged area is a proposed AVA called "The Burn," named for
the early settlers' practice of burning their fields every fall to regenerate the soil. The resulting terroir produces wine with depth, minerality and raw elegance.
In just its second vintage, the 2016 Borne of Fire "The Burn" Cabernet Sauvignon is the only wine being produced in this proposed AVA, and it is a beauty. Featuring loads of black and red fruit upfront, fresh herbs and a soft, plush, full mouthfeel, this wine reminds us of rich Cabernet from Napa Valley. With an over-the-top 96-point review from James Suckling, and our sweet-spot price of $18.99, it is sure to be a hit.
Check out the rest of the story on "The Burn" Cabernet, and be sure to scroll down further for details on the intensely delicious 2013 Andrew Will "May's Discovery Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon,
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2016 Borne of Fire
"The Burn" Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Washington
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Coming out of the gate strong in its second vintage, Borne of Fire's 2016 "The Burn" Cabernet Sauvignon is a plush, perfectly priced red that is sure to capture many fans.
The nose is explosive, with black cherry, blackberry, fresh cut herbs and vanilla. A couple of swirls and the flavors hit your tongue in a delightfully soft symphony of cherry, cassis, blueberry, blackberry, black plum, fresh picked herbs, bell pepper, coffee and cocoa nib. Full in flavor and with a 13.5% ABV, The Burn is ripe, soft, juicy, incredibly seductive and very tough to put down!
Although James Suckling's 96 points is a bit aggressive, we understand his unbridled enthusiasm for this wine...
"This is the first year made of this wine with wonderful blackberries, rose leaves and blueberries. Wildly floral. Stems. Full body and round and fine tannins. Juicy and intense. Shows an eccentric style. All large oak. A new nature and personality. Drink now or hold."
- 96 Points, James Suckling (5/16/2018)
Looking online we found 221 listings with a median of $24. Our price is significantly less. If you like plush California Cabernet or red blends, you will definitely want to try this one.
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A Gorgeous Single-Vineyard Cabernet from Andrew Will!
2013 Andrew Will "May's Discovery Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington
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One of the top producers in the state, Andrew Will has been making fine Washington wine since 1989. In total they make only 4500 cases per year, and this small-batch Cabernet is a great example of the beauty of their wines.
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from May's Discovery Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, this 2013 offering is full-bodied, rich and complex. Flavors of dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, rocky minerals, flowers, leather and cigar box mingle their way to a very long, satisfying finish.
Only 272 cases were produced of this special little gem.
Check out these wonderful Vinous and Wine Advocate reviews...
"(The vineyard is on a hillside bench overlooking the Columbia River, in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation): Dark ruby. High-pitched aromas of cassis, blackberry and violet. Dense, sweet and juicy, offering lovely depth and purity to its classic Cabernet flavors of cassis, redcurrant, bitter chocolate, violet and licorice complicated by a rooty element. Conveys an impression of intensity without excess weight. This wonderfully lush yet firm wine finishes with terrific breadth and sweet, serious tannins. Drinking window: 2017 - 2025."
- 93 Points, Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (7/2015)
"Another elegant, beautifully balanced 2013 from Chris, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Mays Discovery is 100% varietal and spent 18 months in 35% new French oak. From the slightly cooler Horse Heaven Hills AVA, it offers plenty of crushed rock, smoked herbs, licorice and Bing cherry characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, lengthy package. It still has some oak to integrate, but should round into form with short-term cellaring and have an easy two decades of overall longevity. Drink Date: 2019 - 2033."
- 92 Points, Wine Advocate (6/29/2016)
We found six online listings ranging from $50 at the winery to $65 at a retailer in New York. Our price beats them all. If you love Cabernet, you can't go wrong with a few bottles of this one.
Vin Chicago Price: 47.99
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