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14 Hands wines are inspired by the unbridled spirit of the wild horses that once freely roamed eastern Washington.
Though Labelled as a Cab, this one is technically a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% other varieties including Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Syrah
From the Winemaker: “Rich, juicy red that features aromas of dark cherry, black currant, coffee and subtle hints of spice. These flavors are complemented by a touch of spicy oak and emphasized by refined tannins”
LABEL
Bright, fresh, cool and engaging. Really draws you in.
COLOR
Rich Dark red
AROMA
On the nose I got some nice dark fruits (mainly cherries) and a bit of orange peel
TASTE
On the palate, more dark fruits, cherries, plums and small hint of spice.
PAIRING
Pair with grilled red meats, ribs, meat sauced pastas.
PRICE (VALUE)
At around $9 this is an excellent wine for the money
THE BOTTOM LINE
I really enjoyed this Cab. At around $9 you’ll be hard pressed to find anything as good on the market at this price point.
We are naming it our “Diamond in the Rough” Winner for July. It will also be our Pick of the Week selection this week and will grace our monthly Best Under $10 List. Pick one up today. I heard they only made 850,000 cases!
OVERALL RATING
EXCELLENT
OPI Score = 90 What’s This?
Vintage: 2014
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Columbia Valley, WA
Country: USA
Winemaker: 14 Hands Winery
Average Price: $9
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