H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills

Columbia Crest · Washington › Horse Heaven Hills › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1188198
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
87 /100
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25
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28
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87.3
Avg Score
92
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Taster #7016 · Apr 27, 2024
85/100
Not the best CC Cab Reserve as it had a tannic edge. Don't think it will get better.
2016 vintage
Taster #8108 · Dec 31, 2023
92/100
The image is wrong. H3 and reserve are not in the same ballpark. Anyway, this is in a really good place. There are ground coffee and earthy elements to the strong dark berry nose. The fine tannins are well integrated and its acid balance is excellent. Blackberry predominates in the mouth, with a savory element and a touch of morel mushroom. The finish is just OK, being a bit austere, but pretty much long.
2016 vintage
Taster #3851 · Dec 28, 2023
84/100
Used for making hot mulled wine, Gluhwine.
2016 vintage
Taster #3851 · Dec 26, 2023
84/100
Used to make hot mulled wine, Gluhwine, tasted good.
2016 vintage
Taster #7016 · Apr 26, 2023
90/100
Really nice Cab that had some lasting fruit.
2016 vintage
Taster #0384 · Sep 12, 2021
92/100
No decant. Wood smoke, fresh herbs and earthy undertones. Medium to full bodied with a decent finish. Coffee, mint and plumbs on the finish. Good value as usual. Drink now-2026.
2016 vintage
Taster #2205 · May 3, 2021
88/100
Très bon vin comme apéritif. Accompagne bien un repas de viande.
2016 vintage
Taster #9308 · Jan 30, 2021
91/100
One of our favourite reds. Smooth, full bodied easy drinking.
2016 vintage
Taster #2975 · Jan 21, 2021
88/100
Worked great for me. Good flavor body and finish.
2016 vintage
Taster #4612 · Dec 10, 2020
91/100
Really good!
2016 vintage
Taster #6712 · Nov 8, 2020
90/100
Bouquet of warm stewed fruits, sweet, dark, and inviting, fairly high alcohol, meaty and savory but warm and comforting, dark cherry, cinnamon and clove, sweet apple, really long finish that left me feeling giddy, will surely revisit
2016 vintage
Taster #5750 · Oct 20, 2020
85/100
I had the last glass from last night's 2014 Von Strasser Napa Cab that I rated a 91 before we consumed the H3, so an interesting comparison. The 2016 H3 is pretty much varietally correct and is at or near peak, not much wood, lack the depth and complexity of the Von Strasser, but we are looking at 11.99 versus $45, so I would have to say the H3 wins the QPR battle, but the Von Strasser blew my hat …
2016 vintage
Taster #9523 · Oct 11, 2020
Purchased for ~$13. Solid QPR here, as Columbia Crest normally is. Dark, almost opaque garnet. Lots of spice and oak notes here, with currant and dark berries. I'm getting more dark red fruits that black or blue fruits. Gentle acidity and mellow tannins. Built for drinking, but this is nice. Grade: A-
2016 vintage
Taster #4944 · Oct 10, 2020
86/100
Deeply saturated brownish red with very high optical density and medium specular reflectivity. Very intense nose with candied red fruits, earthy aromatic florals, and lifted woodsy spices. The palate is full bodied and bold, with medium acidity. Very rounded tannins provide a structure that is plush, and with a good presence of glycerin, appears to show a density and concentration that is medium plus, providing for a rich and yet transparent profile. Flavours of dark cherry, ripe blackberry, and tasteful …
2016 vintage
Taster #3294 · Aug 25, 2020
87/100
A bit too broad and straightforward in the mid-palate.
2016 vintage
Taster #2668 · Aug 10, 2020
84/100
Nice deep color. Nose of blackberries. Long finish. Marred by an overly sweet finish.
2016 vintage
Taster #2668 · Aug 1, 2020
87/100
Simple and a bit sweer
2016 vintage
Taster #9523 · Jul 30, 2020
Purchased for $13. What a great deal. Columbia Crest is my favorite QPR winery. Dark, almost opaque garnet. Very lovely nose of oak, spice, vanilla, tar and dark berries. On the palate, sweet dark fruits, vanilla, oak and cocoa. This might actually be a little too sweet. But it's still a great deal. Grade: A-/B+
2016 vintage
Taster #5519 · Jul 6, 2020
86/100
Community feedback is its better on 2nd night as oak will flatten out.
2016 vintage
Taster #7238 · Jun 28, 2020
88/100
A bargain for the price. black cherry, currant, spice, some herbs and tobacco. Good balance and nice soft tannins in the finish. Really enjoyed over several hours.
2016 vintage
Taster #6647 · May 9, 2020
91/100
Sweet blackberry, strawberry and cherry hints on the front with a smooth finish.
2016 vintage
Taster #8187 · May 7, 2020
87/100
Took awhile to open up, much better on 2nd night. A little simple but satisfying mid-week drinker. Hard to beat the QPR.
2016 vintage
Taster #2975 · Apr 29, 2020
87/100
A good stand alone every day red. Pleasant tasting
2016 vintage
Taster #1144 · Apr 27, 2020
88/100
Oak and slightly sweet red cherry fruit. It’s better than a poke in the eye, and would work well as a party wine.
2016 vintage
Taster #0415 · Apr 17, 2020
75/100
Ok but nothing special
2016 vintage
Taster #1395 · Apr 10, 2020
90/100
Dark berry and currants, long finish.
2016 vintage
Taster #2356 · Feb 12, 2020
86/100
Pop n pour with aerator. Oak, oak, oak. Did I mention oak? So much that it overpowered the fruit. If I closed my eyes I could have been in a lumber yard. Recorked and waited for day 2. Much more subtle on second day, dark fruits were able to say hello. Soft to medium tannins. Let it breathe. I’ve been drinking H3 for years, this is the first bottle I’ve had like this.
2016 vintage
Taster #0923 · Jan 19, 2020
Nothing special
2016 vintage