Sleight Of Hand Cellars
The Conjurer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Complex nose has ashy, basaltic notes, an old-timey weedy Cabernet overlay (vaguely reminiscent of Napa Cabs in the cooler years in the 70s, like 77), a little Franc tomato skin, and cassis. Savory and round in the mouth, the soft tannins are mouth-coating, and the flavors combine loads of stony minerality with the dry, twiggy underbrush I find in Cru bourgeois Medocs. What this “conjures” is an interesting amalgam of times and places.
Complex nose has ashy, basaltic notes, an old-timey weedy Cabernet overlay (vaguely reminiscent of Napa Cabs in the cooler years in the 70s, like 77), a little Franc tomato skin, and cassis. Savory and round in the mouth, the soft tannins are mouth-coating, and the flavors combine loads of stony minerality with the dry, twiggy underbrush I find in Cru bourgeois Medocs. What this “conjures” is an interesting amalgam of times and places.
Oct 2nd, 2021
Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years.
Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years.
Aug 23rd, 2017
* appearance: dark violet
* aromas: plum, blueberry, leafy notes, licorice, hints of wood smoke
* palate: plush, juicy, very dense dark fruit with savory notes
* structure: full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium-tannin, 14.5% ABV
* finish: somewhat peppery
* winemaking: blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 11 months in 23% new French oak
* recommendation: easygoing and accessible
* cost: $28
* appearance: dark violet
* aromas: plum, blueberry, leafy notes, licorice, hints of wood smoke
* palate: plush, juicy, very dense dark fruit with savory notes
* structure: full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium-tannin, 14.5% ABV
* finish: somewhat peppery
* winemaking: blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot aged 11 months in 23% new French oak
* recommendation: easygoing and accessible
* cost: $28
Lovely bordelaise blend from Washington state!!
Lovely bordelaise blend from Washington state!!
Oct 6th, 2017
Barnyard on the nose. Very easy to go down.
Barnyard on the nose. Very easy to go down.
Apr 30th, 2017
Scott had this 8 years ago
Scott had this 8 years ago
Sep 24th, 2017
