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2016 Substance (K Vintners) "Jack's Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $42)

SKU #1495373 96 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark Coming from the Walla Walla Valley and vines planted in 1996, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Jack's Vineyard Collection has a crazy, exotic bouquet of black and blue fruits, blood orange, and leafy herbs. This gives way to a full-bodied Cabernet that has loads of fruit and richness, yet stays balanced and vibrant on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity and a great finish. It literally makes you salivate. Give bottles another year or two and it’s going to evolve for over a decade. Inner quote mark (4/2019)

92 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark A strikingly pure cassis nose with sappy fresh-herb notes, too. The palate has a sleek, polished and sturdy edge with greenish, leafy notes and a fresh, sappy finish. Drink or hold. Inner quote mark (4/2019)

92 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A precise and stylish red, with layered black cherry and bay leaf notes that gather richness and polish toward fine-grained tannins. (TF) Inner quote mark (3/2020)

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2016 Substance (K Vintners) "Jack's Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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JD: 96

JS: 92

WS: 92

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By: Ryan Woodhouse | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 9/14/2020 | Send Email

A smoking deal from K Vintners! This single vineyard, Walla Walla Cab is tasting great! Lots of smooth, supple dark fruit, blackcurrant, mulberry, scorched earth. Lovely varietal character comes through in the way of dried herbs, wintergreen and mint. Medium to full bodied with very soft, fine tannins and a polished feel on the palate. At this super sharp price we took everything we could from the winery...after all it's not everyday you see a 96 point Cabernet for this price! Be quick on this one.

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Varietal:

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.

Country:

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.

Sub-Region:

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.

Alcohol Content (%):

14.5