Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 by Cellar Beast
Gold Medal Winner (92 Points) - Sourced from the renowned Meek Vineyard in Yakima Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the vintage’s warm, balanced growing season. Aged 14 months in neutral French oak, it offers deep layers of blackberry, plum, and cedar framed by supple tannins and elegant acidity. Powerful yet polished, it’s your perfect pour alongside grilled steaks, aged cheeses, or a quiet moment of indulgence.
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About this Wine
ABV: 13.7
ML: 750
AVA: Yakima Valley, AVA (Meek Vineyard)
Oaking/Aging Notes: 14 months, Neutral French Oak
Awards: Gold at 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards - 92 point rating
Why You'll Love this Wine
Complex Flavor Profile: Blackberry, plum, and hints of cedar, supported by smooth tannins and a balanced structure.
Balanced Acidity: In the 2023 vintage Yakima Valley experienced a gorgeously warm growing season, leading to a bumper crop yield of perfectly ripe and dense varietally accurate expression.
Versatile Pairings: Pairs beautifully with hard cheeses such as Gran Padano & is best friends with fatty red meats like prime rib.
Trying to pick between a couple varietals? Read our Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon vs. Merlot: Which One You Should Choose.
Tasting Notes
This vintage showcases rich aromas of black currant, dark cherry, and dried herbs with subtle undertones of graphite and cocoa. On the palate, it delivers layered flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of cedar, supported by smooth tannins and a balanced structure. The neutral French oak aging adds gentle texture and depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit character, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is elegant, complex, and has a long, savory finish.
Recommended Food Pairings
Grilled Ribeye Steak: The wine's robust tannins complement the rich flavors of a juicy ribeye.
Beef Shish Kabobs with Peppers and Onions: Enhances the savory and sweet elements of this dish.
Aged Cheddar Cheese: Sharpness of the cheese pairs well with the wine's bold character.
Get more out of your cheese pairings. Mastering Wine and Cheese: Tips and Pairings for Wine Lovers.
Winemakers Notes
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
This vintage showcases rich aromas of black currant, dark cherry, and dried herbs with subtle undertones of graphite and cocoa. On the palate, it delivers layered flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of cedar, supported by smooth tannins and a balanced structure. The neutral French oak aging adds gentle texture and depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit character, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is elegant, complex, and has a long, savory finish.
About the Region
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
This vintage showcases rich aromas of black currant, dark cherry, and dried herbs with subtle undertones of graphite and cocoa. On the palate, it delivers layered flavors of blackberry and plum with hints of cedar, supported by smooth tannins and a balanced structure. The neutral French oak aging adds gentle texture and depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit character, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is elegant, complex, and has a long, savory finish.
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This wine is sourced from the heart of Yakima Valley, WA near the city of Benton City, WA at the Meek Vineyard at an elevation of 600ft. The cool night balanced with the high daytime temperatures allows the Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard to reach optimum ripeness with the perfect balance of freshness from the desired acidic level for a perfectly balanced expression of this noble red wine variety.
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