Hedges Family, Cabernet Sauvignon "C.M.S." Columbia Valley, Washington 2022 newarrival ZAKUSKA was born from celebrations

ZAKUSKA was born from celebrations around the dinner table — stories and jokes

and a general lack of any direct breeze there encourages notable ripeness

This feat of persuasion shouldn't be overlooked: convincing many older growers to go in a completely new (and some would say

Châtelet is the sole vineyard entirely owned and farmed by Philippe Perréol

Hedges Family, Cabernet Sauvignon "C.M.S." Columbia Valley, Washington 2022 newarrival ZAKUSKA was born from celebrations76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Syrah, 8% Merlot. Dark magenta color. Dark, rich berries, cocoa, vanilla, dried sage, and cinnamon. Full bodied with flavors of toasty blackberry, toffee, chocolate, leather and a touch of cassis. So much fruit in this wine. The mix of intense fruit, dark cocoa, vanilla, dried herbs and tobacco is very classic Cabernet, but the Syrah and Merlot add a softness and smoothness to the palate that really make this wine a