Established in 1983, Yakima Valley is Washington’s oldest appellation. It lies within the Columbia Valley and includes 10,000 acres of wine grapes, roughly one-third the state’s total. Yakima Valley’s most widely planted variety is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Riesling and Syrah also represent significant acreage. Airfield Estates vineyard is situated in the heart of the Yakima Valley. The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% varietal and 100% from the estate vineyard.
| Body | Full |
| Acid | Juicy |
| Dryness | Dry |
| Fruit Flavors | Black Cherry and Plum |
| Oak | Sandalwood and Exotic Spice |
| Tannins | Rich and Refined |
| (S or P)* | P |
This full bodied, dry bright, juicy wine, has delicious black cherry, plum and exotic spice flavors. The winery recommends Rosemary-Pepper Beef Rib Roast with Porcini jus and Camembert or Roquefort as just a few of the recommended food and wine combinations.
*Some wines sent by vendor(s) at no cost to reviewer (indicated as Sample "S"). Others are purchased at retail. (Indicated as "P"). If a reseller is named after a price quote it is the one who, on wine-searcher.com, had the lowest price. Otherwise wine-searcher.com average pricing or winery pricing is used. Wines sent by vendors may not be reviewed and will not be returned.
