2018 Trothe Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
95DC
94VN
93RP
92JS
91JD
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Decanter
Reviewed October 2022Only five barrels of 2018 were made for the brand's inaugural release. Opting for a style that accents fresh and savoury rather than ripe opulence, aromatics of smoke mingle with dried violets and hints of darker blue-fruit elements of boysenberry and blackberry. The palate is lush yet lively and fresh. Flavours of coffee beans, dried thyme and sage give way to a plush core of fresh blue and red fruits; pomegranate, mountain huckleberry and crushed stone lead into a finish that delivers fresh minerality. (CP)
Professional Reviews
94
Vinous
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a balsamic and mentholated resonance as notes of red plum and brown spice mix with graphite and hints of sour citrus. It is beautifully refined, with silken textures and sleek black fruits underscored by crisp mineral tones, while a core of vibrant acidity maintains fantastic energy. Nuances of dark chocolate and a hint of blood orange mingle with fine-grained tannins, finishing long and classically dry. (EG)
93
Wine Advocate
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is open-knit with dark red and black fruit aromas that sway with juicy dark plum and spiced cherries. With delicate mineral tension, the Cabernet offers open and attractive fruit expressions while the condition slowly slips. Full-bodied, the wine is almost overripe with a slightly smudged note, leading to big, bold and juicy fruit expressions, and it ends with an instantly pleasing and succulent finish. Drink over the next decade. The wine rested for 22 months in 83% new French oak. (AM)
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James Suckling
Stewed plums, dark cherries, chocolate orange and sweet spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Structured and spiced with a firm, tannic finish. Could do with a little more depth in the center-palate, but shows structure. Give it time to open. Try from 2022.
Details
| Origin | Washington, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 2017435 |