2016 CT Barrel Project Cabernet Sauvignon Hommage a’ Drycab DuBrul Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (10/3/2020)
– decanted 30 min. before initial taste –
– tasted non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –
– 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot –
NOSE: tight; “dark” – stony/pencil shavings; hint of mesquite.
BODY: violet-garnet color of medium-deep to deep depth; medium to medium-full bodied.
TASTE: decent acidity – surprising; red-fruited a bit, but mostly a dark presentation — it must be the Merlot lending the red-fruited facet to this wine; 14.8% alc. is a little warming in the belly; quite young; good; Drink or Hold — I will wait 5 years before checking-in again. Gut impression score: 90 - 91.