Forsyth Brio 2007 Kiona Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $50
Longtime Yakima Valley winemaker David Forsyth is crafting superb Cabernet Sauvignons with this small project. He uses grapes from Kiona Vineyard on Red Mountain for this wine, and it’s one of his best to date. It opens with aromas of malted milk balls, sage, plum, black pepper and dark chocolate, followed by flavors of juicy boysenberry, coffee, toffee and black olive. The ample tannins back up all the rich, bold fruit and provide a lengthy finish.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 58 cases
Alcohol: 15.2%
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.