medal
3 Total Awards
Total Awards medal
3
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3 Silver Medals
Awards
  • Open Secret 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington
  • Open Secret 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Open Secret

Columbia Valley, United States

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An approachable, Silver Medal-winning Cabernet made for wine nights and barbecues

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About This Wine

Open Secret

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Columbia Valley offers the perfect silty soil and temperate climate to create rich, full-bodied wines like the Open Secret Cabernet Sauvignon. 300 days of sunshine per year gives the Cabernet grapes a consistent growing period to become beautifully ripened. Sip it slow and taste the blackberry, black cherry, and cassis notes. Non-fruit notes of licorice, potpourri, and baking spices give the wine depth and complexity that pair well with grilled veggies, burgers, and short ribs. Salty dishes like soy-marinated meats or tofu and gorgonzola cheese are also ideal dishes. With the Open Secret, you’ve got a great reason to sit awhile and savor the beautiful tastes. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal from the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the 2020 West Coast Wine Competition and the 2019 Harvest Challenge.
Open Secret 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington

Wine Region

Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Beef Stew, Charcuterie, Short Ribs

Body 5 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 4Tannin 4

Tasting Notes

  • A figure representing the Black Cherry tasting note. Black Cherry
  • A figure representing the Blackberry tasting note. Blackberry
  • A figure representing the Baking Spice tasting note. Baking Spice

The Open Secret has dark fruit notes and aromas of licorice and potpourri. This wine is full of rich fruit and dark spice. It's no secret that it pairs beautifully with rich red meats.

Awards

Open Secret 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington: Cabernet Sauvignon

medal

3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Silver Medal, 2019 Harvest Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
Open Secret 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley, Washington