| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Monticello Virginia USA |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $45.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-05 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Wine And Cheese Night
Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Review
It's not easy to achieve depth in an East Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, but Pollak Vineyards has a way with its vines and these grapes. And with this bottle, they show how it's done. The grapes come from the winery’s estate high in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and the wine is aged in French oak barrels (30 percent new) for 12 months. It opens with wild berries, fresh soil, and vanilla on the nose. The palate is meaty with rich notes of blackberries, cassis, black cherry, and dried herbs.
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