A tasty single vineyard Cab from Yakima Valley for just $10! We review the Northwest Collective Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe’s.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wittenberg Vineyard in Yakima Valley, Washington State. The wine is aged in American oak and has just 2.62 g/L of residual sugar.
Sample submitted for priority review. Sponsored by Precept Wine.
Just like the Sunshine Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir that we reviewed a few weeks ago, today’s wine comes from the Northwest Collective label produced by Precept Wines and available exclusively at Trader Joe’s. It is priced at just $9.99 which seems pretty incredible for a single vineyard wine from this area. Let’s check it out.
From the winery:
Deep ruby in color, this Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of cedar and ripe dark fruit. The palate is layered with savory tones, unfolding blackberry and plum flavors. Silky, well-rounded tannins lend balance and structure, leading to a long, refined finish. Pair with Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, grilled ribeye, or Cocoa Truffles.
Varietal Blend: 100% Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 100% American OakRS (g/L): 2.62
TA (g/L): 5.59
pH: 3.89Would You Like To Save This?
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13.9% Alcohol
The 2022 Northwest Collective Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a lots of jammy, dark berry fruit plus vanilla, cedar and some oaky spice. It’s a nice start.
The wine tastes smooth and a bit tannic and features similar flavors to the nose with more jammy, ripe fruit in the mouth. It keeps getting better as it breathes so don’t be shy about giving it some air. It tastes to me like it could have a bit more residual sugar than it does (just 2.62 g/L) so it doesn’t come off as too dry. This is likely to be a crowd-pleaser.
It ends dry, grippy, chewy and quite long on the finish and was similar on day 2.
2022 Northwest Collective Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
As always you can find an updated list of our recommended wines from Trader Joe’s as well as more info on their pricing model and some tips and tricks for shopping the store in our giant guide.
You can also find more of our favorite Cabernet Sauvignon here!
Review Summary
Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon From Trader Joe's • Reverse Wine Snob
A tasty single vineyard Cab from Yakima Valley for just $10! We review the Northwest Collective Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's.
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Pros
- Great price for single vineyard Yakima Valley Cab
- 89-90 points, highly recommended
Cons
- Only at Trader Joe's
