2012 Gorman Albatross

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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2017-2025, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2015

Bright medium ruby. Lively aromas of boysenberry, blackcurrant and licorice, avoid coming off as porty. Silky-sweet and a bit unrefined in the mouth, with dominant flavors of dark berries and chocolate. Tannins are substantial but ripe and sweet.

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90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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94 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Drink 2018-2032, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jun 2015

More complete and layered than the The Bully Cab, the 2012 The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet that was fermented and aged 23 month in new French oak. Exhibiting classic Washington State Cabernet black and blue fruits, violets, crushed rock and toasty oak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, brilliant concentration, integrated acidity and fine tannin, all of which come together beautifully on the finish. This is a new project for Chris that’s focused on 100% barrel fermented Cabernet Sauvignon. To say it’s off to a great start would be an understatement.

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Gorman
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Red

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