Chuck Hundley, Class of ’13 in Walla Walla Community College’s viticulture and enology program, pulled from Winesap Vineyards in The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater for this expressive Cabernet Sauvignon as the debut release for his young brand. The nose offers hints of brambly Marionberry and blueberry with red currant, Western red cedar, moist earth and savory black olive. Its flavor profile features bright purple fruit akin to blackberry, boysenberry and Montmorency cherry. Well-managed tannins allow for a long finish of pomegranate acidity with Nutella and vanilla. The Hundleys share a downtown Walla Walla tasting room across from the Marcus Whitman Hotel with Lagana Cellars, and a portion of this wine’s sales help support Embracing Orphans, a group dedicated to assisting orphaned and abused children of Jamaica.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 124 cases
Alcohol: 14.4%
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Thank you for the great review guys!
Chuck Hundley/Tricycle cellars
I has this once before – and loved it. And a recent purchase allows me to try it again this evening. Looking forward to it.