Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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The 2019 Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon marks the 15th vintage of our flagship Cab. Dark berry aromas and flavors, along with undertones of plum and cassis, complement the wine’s elegant structure, impeccable balance, and fine tannins. A small amount of Cabernet Franc, a new addition to the blend, contributes refined notes of coffee and tapenade, and a touch of Merlot adds a hint of sweet cherry.
Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot
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A dynamic Cabernet that shows polish and tension, along with expressive blackberry, mocha, espresso and dusky spices that drive toward medium-grained tannins.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Merlot) offers more complexity in its earthy currant, tobacco, truffly earth, and woodsmoke-driven aromatics. Nicely concentrated, medium to full-bodied, and balanced, with ripe tannins, it's another impressive wine from this label that can be drunk any time over the coming 15-20 years.
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James Suckling
Notes of spiced dark cherries, blackberries, chocolate orange and dark earth. Medium- to full-bodied with velvety texture. Firm and chalky with bright acidity and a crunchy dark-fruited mid-palate. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Made with splashes of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon presents big, fresh, bold and juicy characteristics with rounded layers of spiciness and plenty of oak. It's a full-bodied, rich and layered wine with complex, balanced tannins and succulent acidity that delivers a long, lingering food-friendly finish. This Cabernet was aged for 22 months in 100% new Taransaud French oak. Enjoy with fire-roasted steaks and wild game.
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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.