Bright medium ruby. Explosive, pungent aromas of dark raspberry, baking spices and cocoa powder. Then fat, lush and deep, with powerful flavors of raspberry, minerals and baking chocolate. Began slightly clenched but expanded impressively with aeration to show a seductively plump texture. Finishes fat, minerally and very long, with big but fine-grained tannins and a hint of nuts. A high-pH , high-tannin cabernet that appears to have the sheer material for extended bottle aging. Splendid.

Rating for United States-Washington: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>