The Columbia Gorge winemaking team of Michael Sebastiani and Robb Bell earned a winery-record four Platinums in 2021, and this reserve Cab led their efforts. Bell’s recent forays into renowned Elephant Mountain Vineyard in Washington’s Yakima Valley have paid immediate dividends, exemplified by this statuesque Cab that’s a cherry bomb, framed by toasted oak, fine-grained tannins and black currant acidity. Suggested pairings include seared meats, roasted vegetables and mushrooms foraged in the Cascades. Award: Cascadia International (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum, 97 points
Production: 200 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
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