Forgeron 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

The vineyards for this wine are Seven Hills and Minnick Hills, representing quite different parts of the Walla Walla AVA. Pure varietal, aged two years in 20% new French oak, this is showing a lot of pretty raspberry fruit with snappy acids accenting the freshness. Beyond the immediate appeal is a solidly-built wine with medium term aging potential. For Walla Walla Cabernet at such a high quality level it's a fine value. Although I tasted this pre-release, the winery is making it available to readers of this blog for a short time via the link below.

407 cases; 14.7%; $35 (Walla Walla)

https://forgeroncellars.orderport.net/product-details/0611/2019-Forgeron-Cellars-Cabernet-Sauvignon