Winemaker Notes
This expertly composed Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of Bing cherry, plum and red tea leaf, complemented by subtle nuances of vanilla bean, clove and forest floor. Underlying mineral tones contribute complexity, with hints of brown spice and nutmeg adding layers of depth. The palate is a symphony of pomegranate, plum, tobacco and cedar oil, also boasting polished tannins and concluding with an impressively balanced finish.
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 2% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Generous aromas of blackcurrants, blood plums, cedar and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied with soft tannins and focused acidity, showing notes of mocha, blackberries, dried herbs and spices. Soft and giving.
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Wine Enthusiast
The cafe meets the garden here, as aromas of roses and basil collide with a bowl of boysenberries and shots of espresso. Rich dark chocolate-covered cherry flavors are balanced by brawny tannins and enough acidity to get the juices flowing. The Greenwing will pair nicely with tailgate fare and a crisp autumn afternoon.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY The 2022 Greenwing Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent value. Its aromas and flavors of blueberries, ripe raspberries, dried leaves, and forest floor would be perfect with grilled cheeseburgers (Tasted: June 12, 2024, San Francisco, CA)
Washington produces so many exciting wines, and that definitely includes Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 10,000 acres under vine, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely-grown varietal in the state. Terrific examples hail from sub-appellations like Red Mountain, Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills and Walla Walla Valley. One of the fascinations of these Columbia Valley Cabs is that they so often seem to have one foot in the New World and one in the Old. Representing the former are characteristics like the ripe, forward fruit that results from long sunny days during the growing season (up to two hours longer than in much of California). Old World similarities include an undeniable brightness from acidity, as well as notes of herbs, graphite and a dusty, sometimes gravelly minerality.
Whether you’re looking for a budget bottle for everyday enjoyment, or a stellar, world-class wine with tremendous aging potential, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines can deliver the goods! Among the many fine options are bottles from Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, L’ecole #41, Quilceda Creek and Leonetti.