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Region: Washington
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Due to the exceptional quality of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit grown in this region, L'Ecole Nº 41 has been producing this full-bodied varietal since 1989. In style, they pick and ferment their Cabernet Sauvignon similarly to the Merlot, with small lot fermentations punched down by hand to control tannin and phenolics. It is aged 22 months in French and American oak barrels. In contrast to the Merlot, the Cabernet is slower to develop in its youth, but has incredible aging potential 10 to 15 years after bottling.
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"Bright and lively, with a dark hue to the licorice and other spice notes around the core of cherry and berry fruit, finishing with fine texture and generosity. Drink now through 2010. 4,397 cases made. –HS
" -Rated 88, Wine Spectator
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"A 100% Cabernet, dark and tightly knit with scents of roasted coffee and espresso over red berry, blueberry and black cherry fruit. Vineyard sources include Klipsun, Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills and Milbrandt, and the vines average over 25 years of age. — P.G. (8/1/2006)
" -Rated 88, Wine Enthusiast
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"Red-ruby. Grapey aromas of currant, mocha, coffee and sassafras; comes across as a bit flat. Smooth on entry, then slightly tart in the middle palate, with elevated acidity. This, too, finishes with strong (oak-powered) tannins and a lingering dryness." -Rated 86, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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