The Januik Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a short list of vineyards considered to be among the best in the state; including Ciel du Cheval, Champoux, Weinbau, Lady Hawk and Obelisco vineyards. The diversity of these vineyards which represents many of the most mature, carefully managed sites in Washington provide for a full range of fruit expression that allows Januik to craft complex, multi-layered wines true to Columbia Valley terroir as well as the varietal character of the grapes.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Columbia Valley
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-JNK-21-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-03-05
"A polished and full-bodied cabernet with creamy layers of blackcurrants, cocoa powder, nutmeg and blackberry fruit, surrounded by ripe and velvety tannins. Delicious finish. 77% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. Drink or hold."
VinePair
Score
94
Date
2024-03-25
"Mike and Carolyn Januik established their first winery in 1999, at a time when Washington state was still an emerging wine region and Columbia Valley was just being realized. They went on to start a second winery, Novelty Hill, and moved their operations from Walla Walla to Woodinville, the center of the state's wine industry, just north of Seattle. This Columbia Valley Cab wine has a soft nose with red fruit and hints of pepper. That softness carries to the palate with a rich mouthfeel. A slight bitter note adds to the complexity on the finish."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2024-01-24
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is understated, displaying a balanced blend of sweet herbs and musky black currant. It's soft and pliant, with depths of tart red and black fruits guided by brisk acidity. The 2021 possesses lovely balance, finishing lightly structured and fresh, with a lingering tinge of bitter cocoa."