The 2023 Spellbinder is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It shows gorgeous notes of fresh picked red fruits like cherries and strawberries, along with cassis, fresh-picked plums, savory herbs, citrus blossom, and allspice. This vintage has tremendous length and shows medium weight on the palate. The wine is made complete with terrific acidity and soft tannins. Spending 10 months in neutral barrel and large oak tanks for aging, it’s another stunning version of the Spellbinder! Drink now or over the next 5-7 years! As always, it is best enjoyed with music and friends!
92 Points - International Wine Report
The 2023 Sleight of Hand The Spellbinder Red Wine from the Columbia Valley boasts a muscular, full-bodied structure with grippy tannins that command immediate attention. This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend (comprising 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot) unleashes a concentrated core of ripe black cherries and dark plums, accented by notes of damp forest floor, dried tea leaves, and cigar box. Evoking a hauntingly rich and soulful character, the bouquet delivers complex aromas of singed herbs, saddle leather, and crushed graphite that linger on a robust, savory finish.
