Avennia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, WA USA
Introduction:
The 2022 Avennia Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Washington, USA is a bold, structured expression of New World Cabernet. Showcasing the intense fruit, firm tannins, and savory complexity characteristic of the Red Mountain AVA, this wine balances power with elegance. Crafted with precision by winemaker Chris Peterson, it reflects both terroir and a restrained, age-worthy winemaking philosophy.
Terrior:
Red Mountain AVA is one of Washington State’s premier regions for Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its hot, arid climate, southwest-facing slopes, and sandy-loam and gravelly soils. These conditions produce small, thick-skinned berries with high phenolic content, leading to concentrated, structured wines. Large diurnal shifts help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness.
Tasting notes:
The 2022 Avennnia Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain opens with classic Cabernet aromas of dusted cherries, red currant liqueur, baking spices, cigar box, blood orange peel, and crushed herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced and expressive, showcasing dark red and black fruit reduction, cacao nibs, licorice, and desert thyme. It’s a perfect wine to pair with all manner of red meat dishes, or even chicken or pork done in a richer style. With its combination of structure and concentration, this wine is a textbook expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the legendary Red Mountain appellation. Drink any time over the coming couple of decades.
The 2022 Avennnia Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain opens with classic Cabernet aromas of dusted cherries, red currant liqueur, baking spices, cigar box, blood orange peel, and crushed herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced and expressive, showcasing dark red and black fruit reduction, cacao nibs, licorice, and desert thyme. It’s a perfect wine to pair with all manner of red meat dishes, or even chicken or pork done in a richer style. With its combination of structure and concentration, this wine is a textbook expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the legendary Red Mountain appellation. Drink any time over the coming couple of decades.
(winemaker notes)
Press:
97 points, International Wine Report:
This deep-hued Cabernet opens with aromas of blackberry compote, cassis,
and wild plum, layered with fresh sage, dried lavender, and a touch of blood
orange zest. Hints of graphite and crushed granite lend a mineral dimension,
complementing the wine’s bold, structured frame. The palate unfolds with remarkable depth, balancing dense, dark fruit with savory undertones of tobacco leaf and cocoa nibs. A core of fine-grained tannins builds steadily, adding grip and intensity, while vibrant acidity keeps everything in harmony. The finish is expansive, lingering with notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and a whisper of crushed violets. This drinks like a wine that costs 2-3 times as much. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.”
This deep-hued Cabernet opens with aromas of blackberry compote, cassis,
and wild plum, layered with fresh sage, dried lavender, and a touch of blood
orange zest. Hints of graphite and crushed granite lend a mineral dimension,
complementing the wine’s bold, structured frame. The palate unfolds with remarkable depth, balancing dense, dark fruit with savory undertones of tobacco leaf and cocoa nibs. A core of fine-grained tannins builds steadily, adding grip and intensity, while vibrant acidity keeps everything in harmony. The finish is expansive, lingering with notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and a whisper of crushed violets. This drinks like a wine that costs 2-3 times as much. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.”
95 points, Decanter:
"A red-fruited beauty with impressive staying power. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Avennia Red Mountain estate (formerly Tapteil) and Hedges Estate. Its purity and elegance are remarkable, and winemaker Chris Peterson shows a deft touch, melding the power in Red Mountain Cabernet with his refined winemaking style. This wine spent 18 months in 25% new and 75% neutral French oak, allowing the fruit and savory elements of terroir to shine—rose petals and petrichor with generous red berries and a classically Cabernet element of sage and desert lavender. The palate is a brilliant blend of well-heeled classic red fruits, exotic blends of spice and notes of ember, and a hint of opulence in the mouthfeel."
"A red-fruited beauty with impressive staying power. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Avennia Red Mountain estate (formerly Tapteil) and Hedges Estate. Its purity and elegance are remarkable, and winemaker Chris Peterson shows a deft touch, melding the power in Red Mountain Cabernet with his refined winemaking style. This wine spent 18 months in 25% new and 75% neutral French oak, allowing the fruit and savory elements of terroir to shine—rose petals and petrichor with generous red berries and a classically Cabernet element of sage and desert lavender. The palate is a brilliant blend of well-heeled classic red fruits, exotic blends of spice and notes of ember, and a hint of opulence in the mouthfeel."
95 points, Wine Enthusiast:
"This medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is elegance personified. Its black cherry and fresh-brewed black coffee aromas are joined by tantalizing notes of rosemary and buttery toffee. With a graceful texture, brilliant acidity and silky tannins, this estate wine shows balance and restraint. The wine's dominant ripe Bing cherry flavor wraps itself around dollops of cumin and cedar, with a finish as long as Shaquille O'Neal on his tippy toes. Enjoy now through 2042."
"This medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is elegance personified. Its black cherry and fresh-brewed black coffee aromas are joined by tantalizing notes of rosemary and buttery toffee. With a graceful texture, brilliant acidity and silky tannins, this estate wine shows balance and restraint. The wine's dominant ripe Bing cherry flavor wraps itself around dollops of cumin and cedar, with a finish as long as Shaquille O'Neal on his tippy toes. Enjoy now through 2042."
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.5%
Producer Name: Avennia
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: United States
Region: Red Mountain AVA, Columbia Valley, WA
Grape Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Full-bodied, structured New World Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking Techniques: 18 months in 25% new and 75% neutral French oak
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Bottle
Closure Style: Cork
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