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2009 Rasa "DuBrul Vineyard - Creative Impulse" Yakima Valley Bordeaux Blend (Previously $90)

SKU #1260132 94 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Seemingly softer and more approachable than the ’08 was at this stage, the 2009 Rasa Vineyards Creative Impulse DuBrul Vineyard is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot that was aged for 28 months in 60% new French oak. Beautifully perfumed, with copious currant, plum, lead pencil, wild herb, raw beef, and dried spice qualities on the nose, the wine is fleshy and round on the palate, showing a voluptuous texture, no hard edges, and polished tannin that emerges on the finish. Inner quote mark (6/2012)

93 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Lithe, supple and distinctive for its mint and sage notes, underscoring the polished boysenberry, currant and spice flavors that linger enticingly. Has presence and deftness. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. (Web Only - 2013) Inner quote mark

92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark Cassis and sexy oak on the nose. Lush and sweet if a bit youthfully aggressive, with a creamy quality to the bright flavors of raspberry, cherry and black olive. This very concentrated blend finishes with serious tannins and lingering red fruits. (ST) Inner quote mark (11/2012)

92 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark The fruit is magnificent, smoothly presented in a flow of cherry, plum and prune flavors. It seems soaked in chocolate, with a Bourbon-barrel highlight. The tannins are fine-grained and contribute to the overall length. (PG) Inner quote mark (11/2012)

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark With the same source and virtually same upbringing (+2 months) and encepagement (+2% more Cabernet) as its 2008 counterpart, the Rasa 2009 Creative Impulse is scented with mint, basil, kirsch, and creme de cassis. These combine on a palate whose sheer ripeness and confectionary overtones from both fruit and caramelized wood are happily augmented by a savory, saline suggestion of soy. Powerfully and sweetly lingering, and with its immense tannins largely sublimated, this will be interesting to follow for at least a half-dozen years, though it will probably take nearly that long to adequately hone one’s intuitions as to its long-term potential, which the wine’s authors estimate at 15-20 years. (DS) Inner quote mark (3/2013)

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

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United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.