Rich, full-bodied wines crafted in the heart of Washington’s Columbia Valley.

The region’s unique combination of climate, soil, and topography creates an ideal environment for growing this varietal.

The Art of Tasting Highlights

Tasting Highlights is a wine tasting event that showcases the best of Washington’s Cabernet Sauvignon. The event features eight newly released wines from the 2022 and 2021 vintages, carefully selected to represent the diversity and quality of the region’s Cabernet production.

The Region: Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley in Washington state is renowned for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.

This wine is a testament to the Columbia Valley’s rich history of producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Columbia Valley’s Cabernet Sauvignon Heritage

The Columbia Valley, located in southeastern Washington, has a long history of producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The region’s unique combination of climate, soil, and geography creates an ideal environment for growing this varietal. The Columbia Valley’s dry climate, with low humidity and moderate temperatures, allows for slow and even ripening of the grapes. The region’s diverse soils, including gravelly loams and rocky outcroppings, provide excellent drainage and aeration for the roots. The valley’s unique topography, with its rolling hills and gentle slopes, allows for a slow and even ripening of the grapes.

Bookwalter’s Cabernet Sauvignon Foreshadow 2022

Bookwalter’s Cabernet Sauvignon Foreshadow 2022 is a testament to the Columbia Valley’s rich history of producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has scored 90 points or more on our 100-point scale, demonstrating its exceptional quality and complexity. The wine is made from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 18 months, which adds complexity and depth to the wine.