2020 Long Shadows Cabernet Sauvignon Feather

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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WA 98 JD 96 JS 94 VN 94 WS 92
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2023

Instantly impressive, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather opens to silky, fresh and fleshy dark red and black fruit tones with picturesque rich and ripe notions that sashay out of the glass with elegance, power and...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, June 2023

Blackcurrants, chalky minerality, and subtle floral notes all emerge from the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Feather, which is made by Randy Dunn and sourced from the Weinbau, Dionysus, Bacchus, Sagemoor, and The Benches...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, May 2023

Notes of ripe blackcurrants, cherry chocolate, mocha, crushed walnuts and stones. Medium- to full-bodied with a meaty structure and a dense array of velvety tannins expanding on the palate, carrying the dark fruit through...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2024

he 2020 Feather, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is vibrant in the glass, with a gorgeous and perfumed blend of bright cherries, sage and exotic spice. It coasts across the palate, energetic and sleek, with silky textures and...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, December 2024

Generous and expressive, with polished flavors of black cherry, mocha, dusty herbs and dusky spices that build richness toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2030. - TF

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region Washington
Sub-region Columbia Valley
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.9%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Long Shadows Cabernet Sauvignon Feather is a distinguished red wine hailing from the Columbia Valley in Washington, USA. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage is produced by Long Shadows and sealed with a cork closure. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.9%.

James Suckling describes this wine as having "notes of ripe blackcurrants, cherry chocolate, mocha, crushed walnuts and stones." He notes its "meaty structure" and "dense array of velvety tannins," which carry the dark fruit flavors through a "lingering, chocolatey finish." Suckling finds the wine "very attractive and well made," suggesting it is drinkable now but will improve with age (jamessuckling.com, 5/24/2023).

Jeb Dunnuck awards this wine a high score of 96, pointing out its "blackcurrants, chalky minerality, and subtle floral notes." Dunnuck highlights its "medium to full-bodied richness" and "fine tannins," noting that it is "a more elegant, streamlined Cabernet than past vintages" and praises its "purity and balance." He predicts it will have "two decades of longevity" (jebdunnuck.com, 6/14/2023).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate offers an even more glowing review, bestowing a score of 98. The review describes the wine as "instantly impressive" with "silky, fresh and fleshy dark red and black fruit tones." The reviewer applauds its "incredible depth and breadth," "succulent acidity," and "fine-grained tannins." The wine is described as "world-class and devastatingly beautiful," with an "ever-evolving finish." It is expected to age well past its 20th birthday and is noted for having rested for 22 months in French oak, 90% of which was first fill (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 5/11/2023).

Vinous scores the 2020 Feather at 94, describing it as "vibrant in the glass" with a "gorgeous and perfumed blend of bright cherries, sage and exotic spice." The wine is noted for its "energetic and sleek" palate, "silky textures," and "polished red berry fruits." The review mentions "tactile mineral tones" that mingle with "edgy tannins," resulting in a mouth-watering experience. The finish is "lightly structured, with a pleasant bitter twang" (Vinous, 1/1/2024).

In summary, the 2020 Long Shadows Cabernet Sauvignon Feather is a highly praised wine, noted for its balance, elegance, and potential for longevity. It has been favorably reviewed across the board, with particular acclaim from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.