Adams Bench, The V Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

Adams Bench · Washington › Columbia Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1925436
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91 /100
Reviews
4
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NV

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91.3
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92
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Taster #0604 · May 25, 2025
92/100
1 hour decant, 60 F. Deep ruby color. Granite and black cherry with hints of smoke and leather on the nose, slightest touch of mint. Lovely velvety tannins, light persistent acidity. Oak and alcohol well integrated. Medium+ body. Rich tart black cherry, blackberry, sweet tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate on the palate. Long lingering finish. As RandyJC pointed out, Adams Bench is an underrated winery.
2016 vintage
Taster #9583 · Nov 21, 2021
92/100
More people should pay attention to Adams Bench cabernet and cabernet blends as they always deliver exceptional flavors and classic Washington cab characteristics. The “V” is no exception in 2016. Slightly alcoholic nose, but in the mouth the wine is cassis and black raspberry and bakers chocolate. Long, lingering finish. Very good wine.
2016 vintage
Taster #0424 · Jul 26, 2021
PnP. Nose is hedonistic. Black fruit, cassis, vanilla, dark chocolate and maraschino cherry. A little hot. Polished entry, hardly any tannin to speak of. Low acid and gobs of fruit. The wine is fast and furious with not of a finish. This is a wine of style and less of place. Don’t get me wrong, it’s enjoyable and approachable, a total crowd pleaser. But not something I see lasting more than 5 years.
2016 vintage
Taster #4313 · Jul 1, 2020
92/100
Pnp. Black cherry and Blackberry. Cigar box. Sexy, dry, tannic beast. Can always count on Adams bench to remind you that you are drinking something. Love it. Needs some time.
2016 vintage
Taster #3097 · Jun 3, 2018
89/100
Young and rich The mid palate had overly Napa bit has cinnamon tones and this is not a too rich fruity Napa cab. In fact quite dry in the finish. With a hint of the malbec creating backbone in the finish.
2016 vintage