Wine of Substance "Cs" Columbia Valley 2018 750 ml

Wine of Substance "CS" is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State's Columbia Valley, the state's largest and warmest AVA and the source of most of its structured red wine. Washington Cabernet tends toward a distinct middle ground between California's ripeness and Bordeaux's restraint — this bottle leans into that with dark fruit, cassis, and black pepper up front, backed by firm tannins and a streak of the mineral, high-desert character Columbia Valley reds are known for. It's built as an everyday-nice bottle rather than a cellar piece — approachable now, with enough structure to stand up to a real dinner.

How to drink Wine of Substance CS

Decant it for twenty minutes if you have time — young Washington Cabernet often needs a little air to soften. It's a strong match for grilled steak or anything with real fat to meet the tannins.

Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley, Washington