Double Canyon 2022 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Double Canyon Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with garnet color and pronounced aromas of black cherries, cocoa powder, baking spices, plums, and dried earth. On the palate, it delivers medium body with flavors of black raspberries, currants, and lingering fruit leather, supported by firm yet elegant tannins that extend through a long finish. Additional tasting impressions from other sources highlight deep cherry, vanilla, dark chocolate, clove, ripe blackberry, tart currant, toasted vanilla, oak, and baking spices, creating a layered and expressive profile.

The varietal composition consists of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, and 3% Carménère, contributing to its structure, dark‑fruit character, and subtle herbal undertones.

This wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled asparagus, braised short ribs, veal chops, lamb shanks, hearty stews, and burgers. For a meatless option, it complements eggplant Parmesan or roasted winter vegetables, where its acidity and tannins balance richness and savory flavors.

Critical Acclaim

90 Points from James Suckling and Wilfred Wong

Accolades for the 2022 vintage reflect strong critical reception. It earned 92 points from The Tasting Panel, praised for its leafy aromatics, dark cherry notes, and balanced structure. James Suckling awarded 90 points, noting blackcurrant, tobacco, tar, spice box, and coffee with ripe, broad tannins. Wilfred Wong also rated it 90, citing dried spices, early-summer blackberries, and oak shading. Wine Spectator gave it 89 points, describing handsome flavors of black cherry, espresso, and bitter chocolate with snappy tannins. These consistent reviews position the wine as a well‑crafted, expressive Washington Cabernet offering excellent value and broad appeal.

750ml