Rating 93
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2019
Appellation
Washington
USA
ABV 14.2%
Price $70.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-05-08

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Pursued By Bear Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Review

Actor and Washington native Kyle MacLachlan and winemaker Daniel Wampfler met while Kyle and his father explored the backroads of the Evergreen state. A collaboration occurred as well as a story. The bear in the title of the brand is a reference to an obscure stage direction for Winter’s Night where a bear is to walk across the stage for no real reason. In their minds theater, much like winemaking, requires study, practice, skill as well as, “...equal parts process and magic.” With this Cab, this collab is working wonders. A delightfully fruit forward, savory nose meets your senses. The palate is bright and grippy while still showing depth of fruit. The tannins are still a bit ornery, but feels like they will melt away in a year or so. Really great way to show the Columbia Valley style of this famous grape.

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Pursued By Bear Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Actor and Washington native Kyle MacLachlan and winemaker Daniel Wampfler met while Kyle and his father explored the backroads of the Evergreen state. A collaboration occurred as well as a story. The bear in the title of the brand is a reference to an obscure stage direction for Winter’s Night where a bear is to walk across the stage for no real reason. In their minds theater, much like winemaking, requires study, practice, skill as well as, “...equal parts process and magic.” With this Cab, this collab is working wonders. A delightfully fruit forward, savory nose meets your senses. The palate is bright and grippy while still showing depth of fruit. The tannins are still a bit ornery, but feels like they will melt away in a year or so. Really great way to show the Columbia Valley style of this famous grape.

Reviewed On: 05-08-2023
93
POINTS
Pursued By Bear Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Actor and Washington native Kyle MacLachlan and winemaker Daniel Wampfler met while Kyle and his father explored the backroads of the Evergreen state. A collaboration occurred as well as a story. The bear in the title of the brand is a reference to an obscure stage direction for Winter’s Night where a bear is to walk across the stage for no real reason. In their minds theater, much like winemaking, requires study, practice, skill as well as, “...equal parts process and magic.” With this Cab, this collab is working wonders. A delightfully fruit forward, savory nose meets your senses. The palate is bright and grippy while still showing depth of fruit. The tannins are still a bit ornery, but feels like they will melt away in a year or so. Really great way to show the Columbia Valley style of this famous grape.

Reviewed On: 05-08-2023