Gorman Winery - The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Gorman WineryThe Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

4.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.
The The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon of Gorman Winery is a red wine from the region of Red Mountain of Washington.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from the Gorman Winery

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon of Gorman Winery in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon of Gorman Winery in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Gorman Winery's The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaker
Chris Gorman
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013
In the top 100 of of Red Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Red Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Red Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
In the top 100 of of Red Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Gorman Winery are 2013, 2011, 2012, 2010

Informations about the Gorman Winery

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Red Mountain in the region of Washington
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The Gorman Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Red Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Washington
In the top 7500 of of United States wines
In the top 300 of of Red Mountain wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Red Mountain

The wine region of Red Mountain is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quilceda Creek or the Domaine Obelisco Estate produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Red Mountain are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Red Mountain often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cassis and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or anise.


The wine region of Washington

Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.

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The word of the wine: Dish

Wine lacking tone and relief in the mouth.

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