Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.2%)

A Columbia Valley, Washington red wine produced by Dusted Valley and bottled at 14.2% ABV in a 750ml format. The 2018 vintage earned 93 points from James Suckling. Boomtown is the value-tier label from Dusted Valley, a family-owned winery based in the Walla Walla Valley. The reds are sourced primarily from McNary Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, with a blend typically around 94-97% Cabernet Sauvignon plus small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec, and 10-15% Dusted Valley estate fruit. Ageing takes place in 35% new French oak barrels. Blackberries and dark cherries lead the nose, followed by dried lavender and herbal notes. The palate is fruit-forward with black cherry, boysenberry, currant and baking spice, with fine-grained tannins, and the finish lingers with coffee and mint over dark fruit.