2015 Januik ‘Stone Cairn’ Cabernet Sauvignon

WSI95 This beautiful violet colored wine delivers a variety of complex aromas including candied cherries, currants, and chocolate. The front of the palate shows nice sweetness and fruit which transitions into a well-structured mid-palate that displays more earthiness as well as the subtle notes of new French oak. The finish is quite long and brimming with the bright acidity and dark fruit that is indicative of Red Mountain. Enjoy this wine from now until 2030. The fruit doesn’t fall far from the vine. Andrew Januik, son of acclaimed Washington winemaker, Mike Januik, has been honing his chops for many years from harvest through final blends at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery. If you know Mike Januik’s style you’ll immediately recognize the family resemblance, albeit with a bit more emphasis on elegance over power. Being an avid backpacker since youth informs Andrew’s choice of branding. “A cairn, as pictured on the bottle’s front label, is a stack of stones used as an indication of being on the correct path to reach an intended destination.” –Andrew Januik