"Critic's Choice. Fruit for this wine comes from Weinbau (Wahluke Slope) and Obelisco (Red Mountain) vineyards. Fermented with indigenous yeast and aged in all-used French oak, the aromas lead with notes of vanilla bean, dark cherry, plum, herb, and graphite. Full-feeling, palate-coating cherry flavors follow, showing roundness and richness. Vanilla notes accent the finish. There’s surprising freshness, along with sneaky structure."

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"This meaty powerhouse of a Cabernet Sauvignon packs bushels of blackberries and dried black cherries. It's fuller-bodied, with grippy tannins and elevated acidity. Decanting conjures up aromas and flavors of spicy red cedar wood, dark chocolate and a touch of lemony catmint to accompany the fruit."

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"A zesty, well-built red, with straightforward blackberry, savory herb and pepper flavors that finish with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2028."

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"Editor's Choice. Mostly old block Weinbau Vineyard fruit, this is immediately identifiable as Cabernet Sauvignon, with aromas of black currant, pink peppercorn and herb, with spice notes in the background. On the palate it's a big, bold wine, with a punch of dark fruit. The tannins give a light squeeze."

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"Bright, dark ruby-red. Musky scents of black raspberry, cassis, dark chocolate and brown spices are accented by flowers and minty herbs. Richer, fuller and sweeter than the Companion blend, with its plusher texture giving it more early accessibility. Here, too, the tannins are suave and seamless. Lovely breadth and palate presence here, and no rough edges, even if the Merlot is a bit sweeter. Incidentally, the talented Peter Devison serves as consulting winemaker for LUKE Wines."

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"Aromas of blackberry, ripe blueberry, kelp and sweet tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Ripe, fruity and juicy. Herbal and flavorful finish. Drink or hold."

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"A snappy and vibrant Cabernet, with blackberry, fresh basil and espresso accents that build toward the zesty finish. Drink now through 2027. 13,702 cases made.—TF"

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"Editors' Choice. Aromas of fresh raspberry, bittersweet chocolate and dried herb pop on the nose. The palate is ripe, delicious, fruit filled and lip-smacking, displaying a lot of density, intensity and texture. Give this beauty a short decant if drinking in the near term."

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"A well-made wine that offers aromas of dusty red plum, blackberry and cassis, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a concentrated fruit core and touches of oak spices on the nose. Full-bodied, the palate is clean and correct with a well-structured mid-palate that offers firm tannins that are still tight in youth. The wine shows excellent value for the price, lingering long and delivering succulent black fruit flavors with a dusty essence on the finish. Nearly 10,000 cases produced. I’m impressed."

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"The aromas offer notes of espresso, vanilla, spice and cherry. The palate brings cherry and raspberry flavors. Grainy, slightly astringent tannins back it up. It's a bit clenched at present and will only improve with some time in bottle. Give it a long decant if drinking in the near term"

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"A soft, fruity red with currant, berry, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Polished, velvety tannins. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Drink or hold."

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"Shows presence and polish, with expressive blackberry, smoked spice and dusty cedar notes that take on structure toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2025. 9,557 cases made."

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