2014 "The Illusionist" Cabernet Sauvignon Etched 9L
The 2014 Illusionist is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, and 4% Merlot. It is an intensely dark, deeply concentrated, highly complex Cabernet hailing from some of the top vineyard sites in Washington State. The wine is aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak. This vintage of the Illusionist is loaded with blue and black fruits, and is complimented with aromas of cedar, smoke, and spice, all of which is backed by sweet oak notes. It is immediately approachable, with fine grained and silky tannins, but will age beautifully for at least another two decades.
93+ Points Wine Advocate
93 Points Wine Spectator
93 Points James Suckling
93 Points Washington Wine Blog
91+ Points Vinous