Country: US / Wahluke Slope Vineyard
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Winery: Arbor Crest / Wahluke Slope
This has a gorgeous nose redolent with dried spices and hints of incense. The moderate (13.8%) alcohol is a joy, and the use of oak (half new) is just right. The Cabernet character comes through, with a slightly herbal/black olive edge, but it is wrapped in toast and sweet baking spices, and balanced through a very smooth and surprisingly long finish.