THE REBEL 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

  

Feeling a little rebellious?  Hop on the back of this bad motor scooter and get some Wahluke Slope Cabernet religion.  The latest installment of Darryn O’Shea and Travis Scarborough’s value Cab from eastern Washington is a knockout.  We love the winemaking touches here with this young duo’s creamy, supple winemaking polish tightly wrapping itself around the cool climate ‘northwest’ Cab flavors in this remarkable ‘little’ wine.  Essentially some leftovers from mainly ‘who’s who’ vineyards, it overdelivers for sure, providing a big blast of cassis, black cherry and varietal leafy notes along with more than enough size, and sweet, plentiful tannins.  This definitely feels like you’re drinking something a bit pricier.  Their big dogs must be really impressive. Nicely done, great buy.