Reynvaan Vineyards Bordeaux Blend The Classic Walla Walla Valley 2018

“A left-bank Bordeaux blend that comprises 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot, this Cabernet-dominant blend could be placed from the Washington Rocks area in a blind tasting fairly easily. It is terroir-driven, expressive on the nose, gorgeous on the palate and downright delicious. Let’s start with the nose - imagine aromas of black plum, wild black currant, unsweetened chocolate, espresso powder, sweet toasted cinnamon and just a touch of cedar bark. The palate shows a perfectly balanced combination of acid, fruit, alcohol and length and delivers flavors of fresh blackberry, saddle leather, a pinch of nutmeg, and a squeeze of orange oil. One of my favorite Cabernets to come out of Washington. A perfectly balanced and delicious Washington Cabernet dominant blend. Drinks beautifully now but will be even better in 2-3 years. Highly recommended.”

“The 2018 The Classic is a rock star of a wine. Based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot, it’s medium to full-bodied and nicely concentrated, with a great mid-palate as well as silky tannins. Showing classic Cabernet notes of darker currants, leafy herbs, tobacco, cedar, and iron, it’s going to cruise for two decades in cold cellars. While this comes from the Rocks region of the Walla Walla Valley, it’s not too overtly funky or wild, and I love its purity.”