Kestrel 2012 Winemaker’s Select Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley)

Country: US / Winemaker’s Select Series
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Winery: Kestrel / Yakima Valley

At five years old, this shows green pepper, dark fruit, tar and barrel spice scents followed by restrained fruit and barrel flavors. Its jalapeƱo-like notes are distracting.