gilles nicault, who oversees the long shadows portfolio, makes this pure cabernet. if this had a napa valley label on it, it could sell for three times the price. the structure is full and fleshy, but with the vividly bright fruit that screams washington state. juicy acidity underscores the berries, cherries and plums; the generously applied new oak adds texture and layers of caramel, coconut and chocolate. a bottle that belongs with washington's (and california's) best.
Andreas