Soos Creek 2021 King Cab Cabernet Sauvignon

Soos Creek's Dave Larsen sources Cabernet from some of Washington's A+ vineyards, and his sturdy, dense wines are built to age. But with this King Cab, he's given a special gift to less patient wine lovers. It's a single vineyard Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet at a supermarket price. The blend includes 15% Merlot, which helps to soften the tannins. There's an interesting sweetness here – not from fruit or sugar, but more like the sweetness of fine tobacco. This is a classic Washington Cabernet with black fruits, sandalwood, toasted walnuts, and tannins with a firm streak of espresso. A super bargain, worth hunting for.

14.1%; $20 (Horse Heaven Hills) 91/100

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