Pomum Cellars Pomum Cellars Red Wine, USA, Washington

Not decanted. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cab Franc, 11% Malbec, 8% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 4% Petite Verdot. Still going strong. No formal notes. 90 points.

Saturday Tasting at The Gourmet Shop Columbia, SC 11/8/2014 (Gourmet Shop Columbia SC) : Already 4 years old, this kitchen sink red blend from Washington State is showing a nice cross between Washington State ripe fruit, and Bordeaux style blended earthy balance. Rich dark color. Deep nose that builds up from floral to dark fruit then wet leather and other earthy aromas. Complete and full bodied. Mostly dark fruit on the palate, the flavors are still integrating into something the …

An easy-going, full-bodied red that would probably please a lot of average consumers with its balance and "smoothness," but there's a lot to like here for us geeks, too, in the red berry fruit, the lack of any overt ripeness, the tobacco notes. Good stuff for the money.

Popped and poured with filet mignon. Aroma of plum, black cherry and tobacco. Taste is pretty straight forward with ripe dark fruit. This is very enjoyable. I'd be interested to see how this holds up after a couple years, which may lead me to buying another bottle or two.