The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills was aged for 18 months in 33% new French and American oak. It offers up a nose of toast, pencil lead, spice box, violets, and assorted black fruits. Balanced and lengthy, it has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years should anyone decide to cellar it. Columbia Crest, part of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, is Washington's largest winery. It produces mammoth amounts of wine (2,000,000+ cases) at a remarkably high level of quality. A visit to the cellars reveals brilliant organization, high morale, and a sense of personal involvement by the staff that undoubtedly adds value to the finished wine.www.columbia-crest.com