2018 | Intrinsic | Cabernet Sauvignon

This vintage of Intrinsic has an herbal and floral nose, complemented by aromas of black cherry. The flavors are layered with tones of dried cherries, pomegranate and cocoa. The texture is rustic, yet silky, with a unique savory and long finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: Light aromas of spice and cedar lead to almost creamy feeling blueberry and plum flavors. It brings an appealing texture, although not immediately identifiable as Cabernet.

• James Suckling: Aromas of blackcurrants, red licorice, sage and pine. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Linear on the palate, with pleasant notes of nori and pepper. Well balanced with good intensity.

Producer Information

Intrinsic Wine Co is a Washington wine brand that exclusively makes a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon. The brand was created by Juan Muñoz Oca, head wine maker at Columbia Crest, and his team. Columbia Crest and Intrinsic are both owned by the largest wine company in Washington, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from different Columbia Crest properties; half came from the with the Eagle and Plow Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, and half from the Beverly Vineyard in Columbia Valley – the same vines often used to produce the Columbia Crest Reserve series. The 2015 vintage introduced a small amount of Cabernet Franc as well, 10 percent, sourced from the Shaw Vineyard – little enough to keep Cabernet Sauvignon on the label. The wine carries the Columbia Valley designation. The Intrinsic label, a distinctive feature of the brand and its marketing, was designed by the Brooklyn-based street artist Zimer. In 2020, Intrinsic announced its partnership with leading LGBTQ+ media organization GLAAD.

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