Passing Time 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)
#81 Top 100 Cellar Selections 2019
Return to List Predominantly sourced from the Discovery and Champoux Vineyards, this wine offers aromas of scorched earth, cassis, cherry, bay leaf and whiffs of green pepper. There's an exquisite sense of balance, intensity, density and granularity to the palate, with chocolaty flavors on the finish. It has a long life in front of it. Best from 2025–2030. Sean P. Sullivan
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Price$80,Buy Now
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Alcohol14.8%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published8/1/2019
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