| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Red Mountain Yakima Valley Washington USA |
| ABV | 15% |
| Price | $85.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-03-25 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Kiona Vineyards Estate Bottled Red Mountain Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Review
Kiona was the first to plant vines in Washington's Red Mountain District in 1975, before there was even an AVA system (that came in the ‘80s). At the time, Cabernet was not yet a proven winner in the region and founders John Williams and Jim Holmes only planted it to a third of their land, but today things have changed. Those vines are still there, and this wine is from those vines. The nose has aromas of fresh wild berries with a dose of leather, cured tobacco leaf, and pepper. There’s a nice grip on the palate with a rustic, subtle depth.
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