Reviews & Ratings

2007 Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon "Helix"

Winery: Reininger

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Helix"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, & 8% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 585

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 23, 2009

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cab from Washington opens with a coffee laced blackberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a pleasant blend of black cherry and vanilla oak. The finish is quite dry and its substantial tannins show noteworthy persistence. This big Cab is a very good offering and I would pair it with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A monster wine known as "Jack the Gripper", armed with cutting tannins dripping with deep garnet red. Jammy - grape, cassis, plum, and coffee grinds slash at your palate then linger like a cigar to be soothed by a salve of dried, dark fruit, and coconut. - Chuck Reininger, Winemaker

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