Force Majeure 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Made with estate-grown Red Mountain fruit, this harks back to earlier incarnations of Force Majeure, when as many as a half dozen different winemakers each made a single wine. Now, under the masterful direction of Todd Alexander, the Cabernet hits new heights. Compact, forceful, complete and precise, this displays all the defining features of Red Mountain terroir, and makes it clear why it is the premiere AVA for Washington state Cabernet Sauvignon. Cassis and other black fruits, swathed in thick, ripe tannins, carry the palate. Highlights of tobacco, clean earth, peat moss, espresso and bitter chocolate contribute further complexity. Drink now through 2035 and perhaps beyond.
14.9%; $150 (Red Mountain)
