2022 L'Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Washington

(94 Points) A brawny, complete red made entirely from one variety, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley is sourced from a wealth of great sites, including Pepper Bridge, Summit View, and Yellow Jacket, in addition to estate sites Seven Hills and Ferguson. Nearly two years in French oak barrels round out the substantial tannins, impressive in their elegant, full-bodied power, the rich layers evoking notes of clove, dark chocolate, and blackcurrant. This should gracefully age a good 10-15 years. - Jeb Dunnuck