2006 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Andrew Will, Washington

From Washington State's Horse Heaven Hills, a brilliant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Cabernet Franc 35% and Merlot 8%, demonstrating the indisputable calibre of Cabernet Franc. For the nose is richly emphatic with pure blackberry essence notes, while the palate's so beautiful: displaying suave, sweet, lush, smoky black chocolate and berry fruit, all expertly wrapped in the finest of tannic structures, courtesy of the Franc! Great, drinking now till 2017, especially with duck or goose.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)