Hightower 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Washington
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Hightower /

Sourced largely from Red Mountain fruit, this includes 18% Merlot in the blend. It’s toasty and ripe, with the barrel flavors most evident in both nose and palate. The Cabernet fruit is mild and lightly peppery, berry and cranberry mostly. There is plenty of chocolate, toast, coffee and smoke as well, presumably from aging 20 months in oak.