2022 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: This wine shows the darker side of Walla Walla Cabernet, with brooding notes of black currants, blueberry liqueur, blackberry, cola, milk chocolate, rubbed lavender, and dried thyme. Inky and staining on the palate, with firm and rich black fruits, powdered dark chocolate, dried thyme, wet gravel, and hints of black truffle on the long and complex finish.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: 60% Seven Hills, 40% Pepper Bridge
Aging: 60% New French Oak
95-97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"More blue fruits, lavender, graphite, and hints of iron all emerge from the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley, a rich, powerful 2022 that has terrific mid-palate depth, a big, broad, structured mouthfeel, and fabulous length. It's going to play with the top wines in the vintage and is a brilliant wine."
97 Points - International Wine Report
"The 2022 Passing Time Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla Valley reveals a commanding presence, showcasing a stunning array of aromas and flavors. Blueberry compote, wildflowers, crushed slate, and a faint trace of iron create a bouquet that is both vibrant and layered. This wine captivates with its bold yet polished personality. On the palate, it offers a robust and expansive structure, with dense, concentrated flavors of ripe plum, blackberry preserves, and subtle notes of smoked herbs and cocoa nibs. The mid-palate depth is remarkable, delivering a velvety yet powerful texture that speaks to its impeccable craftsmanship. A long, resonant finish unfolds with hints of black tea and mineral undertones alongside pleasant, sweet tannins and perfect levels of mouthwatering acidity. Highly recommended."
97 Points - Owen Bargreen
"The 2022 Passing Time ‘Walla Walla Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Seven Hills and Pepper Bridge vineyards. Stored in 60% new French oak, this delivers aromatics of garrigue and huckleberry compote alongside stony soils and shades of graphite. The palate is soft and elegant, as this glides throughout the drinking experience. Firm tannins frame a generous core of black fruits, with chocolate and Turkish coffee accents. Decadent and delicious, watch this evolve over the next twenty years. Drink 2024-2044"
93 Points - Northwest Wine Report
"This wine is 100% varietal, with fruit coming from Seven Hills (60%) and Pepper Bridge vineyards. The aromas are reserved, with notes of red and black cherry, Red Vines, dried herb, and milk chocolate. Full-bodied, supple flavors follow. There’s appealing detail and polish along with a lengthy finish. It’s an extremely classy wine. Best from 2028 to 2038."
92 Points - James Suckling
"This full-bodied red has aromas of blueberries, walnuts, dark chocolate and bay leaves. It’s savory and deep, with excellent concentration."
