Waterbrook Winery 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $24
One of Washington state’s top brands has released another classic Cab worthy of a spot on anyone’s table or cellar — and one that shouldn’t be too difficult to find. It starts with Doval Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope and includes Yakima Valley sites Blackrock, Canyon Vineyard Ranch and Elephant Mountain. The nose hints at elegance from the start with cherry jam on toast, followed by plums, espresso, mint and eucalyptus. Flavors bring more plums on the rich entry as well as cherries and cocoa, backed by supple tannins and pleasing acidity. Suggested pairings include pepper-crusted steak and roasted rosemary lamb.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 4,881 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
Bill Richey says
Andy: Love your work on WA wines. On your recent newsletter, you looked at top cabs from OR Vinyards. I’ve got to throw Tero Estates in there for his cabs. Doug makes amazing cabs (3 different cabs from specific blocks of his estate Vinyards) and they are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. In case you haven’t met Doug (owner/winemaker) he is a fabulous winemaker, and a great guy!
Bill Richey
Andy Perdue says
Hi, Bill.
Thank you for the note and kind words. I have visited Tero tasting room at the Marcus Whitman, but I don’t think we’ve tasted its wines. I appreciate the heads up and will seek them out.