Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Columbia Valley, Washington

James Suckling 93 points; Jeb Dunnuck 92 points! Wine Advocate 90 points!

Wines of Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful red wine gem from Washington State. Winemaker is Charles Smith.

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Cs is going to be another terrific value from this team. Cassis, blackberries, sage, tobacco, and leafy herb notes all define the aromatics, and it’s medium-bodied, balanced, and elegant on the palate. It’s going to shine right out of the gate.”—Jeb Dunnuck, 92 points! “Cabernet Sauvignon elixir. Blackberry, currant, pencil lead, cedar. Layered and deep, resting in the glass, inviting you to sip and sip. Rich, complex, and just plain delicious – the best vintage to date.”– Charles Smith

Vineyards: Goose Ridge, Painted Hills, Badger Mountain, Sportfisher

Varietal Breakdown: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Columbia Valley

Production: 3.25 tons per acre, native yeast, 100% whole berry fermentation, 35 days on skins | 11 months barrel-aged on lees in 25% new French oak barriques

Wine Analysis: 5.9 g/L titratable acidity, 3.85 pH, 14.5% alcohol, no residual sugar

Pair Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon over the next 5-7 years with charred burgers, mushroom pizza, marinated ribeye steak, and braised short ribs.