2016 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley. Impressively intense and concentrated with vibrant blackcurrant, pomegranate, red cherry and leather. The 2017 has fine grained mid palate richness with an uber long finish. $95. On behalf of the Bledsoe family and our amazing Doubleback team we sincerely thank you all for your belief in us. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and silky on the palate, with terrific purity, it has building tannins and a great finish, all giving it an accessible yet also age-worthy feel. Chris, having a very high respect for Drew, seriously entertained taking on Doubleback as his client and their business relationship became official in the spring of 2007 just as Drew announced his retirement from the NFL. *New customers only. Favorite. This heat put us ahead of the record setting 2015 vintage and I began to feel a bit nervous about what would lie ahead. "Deep purple-colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a beautiful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, and spicy wood that develops nicely with additional time in the glass. Immediately seductive aromatically with red raspberry, blueberry, cedar, menthol and tobacco. Juicy red fruit—fresh cherries, strawberries, currant, and a subtle hint of tobacco, black licorice, and pencil shavings. The move into our new state-of-the-art production facility was as smooth as we could have hoped and I am very excited to see what the future holds. This cuvée is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and the balance Merlot, brought up in 80% new French oak. It's easy to make the switch. Densely Packed, Even A Bit Youthfully Imploded, Offering Terrific Energy and Peppery Vinosity To Its Chewy Flavors Of Blackberry, Cassis, Licorice, Bitter Chocolate and Minerals. 2016 is proving to be an incredible year in Walla Walla. Sandalwood, red rose petal, fine grained tannins—approachable now but will age gracefully for the next two and a half decades. It will keep for two decades. To Drew, Maura, Josh, and the team, wine is not just about drinking enjoyment but also a compelling, layered experience. The wine lingers on the long finish with nuances of wet river rock, bitter dark chocolate and graphite. This will only get better with time, drink now through 2041. Order must be placed by 4/30/2021. Blending trials were more difficult with the 2016 vintage because we were splitting hairs when it came to determining which wine made the cut for the Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon and the Estate Reserve. It focuses on Bordeaux-style wines – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon – and has a lineup of four wines made from estate-grown and sourced fruit from vineyards in … Deep purple-colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a beautiful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, and spicy wood that develops nicely with additional time in the glass. Save $20 off $100*. The timing was very serendipitous as Chris had just started Figgins Enological and was looking for the perfect client for his first consulting collaboration. Enjoy better browsing and increased security. The aromatics are upfront and profounds, offering beautiful profile right out of the gate. 2016 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley for sale on WineBid. Ripe, thicker-grained tannins. 95. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Value. The two reconnected in early 2007 when Drew made the decision to enter the wine business. Josh and the team will take full advantage of the new winery and continue to strive for the very best expression of our estate vineyards. Doubleback Vineyards 2017 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Full Medium Ruby. Juicy red fruit—fresh cherries, strawberries, currant, and a subtle hint of tobacco, black licorice, and pencil shavings. The $20 discount is given for a single order with a minimum of $100 excluding shipping and tax. The full-bodied palate shows more complexity than the nose leads on, with a bold and tight structure of dense blackberry and cassis tones that make way for a firm tannic grip. It is something to be shared and enjoyed; it's about romance, friendship, nature, good conversation and fellowship. Winemaker's Notes A beautifully dark and saturated color that leads in to aromatics of raspberry, blackberry cobbler and cocoa powder. 750ML / 14.4% ABV. Try after 2022. Doubleback Flying B Cabernet Sauvignon: Country: United States: Region: Washington: Subregion: Walla Walla Valley: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah: Vintage: 2016: Sku: 28264: Size: 750ml 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington-born nod to the classic left bank blends of Bordeaux and Medoc. Doubleback; Location. Looking at the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon first, it checks I as 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot that was aged 23 months in new and once-used French oak. 2014 Doubleback Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ... 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