2017 Vintage
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2017 Wallis Seraphim Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Enthusiast
Awarded 90 Points
This is a 100% varietal wine from the burly mountain appellation, boldly conceived and grippy in structure. Dusty plum, tobacco and clove accent a full-bodied grasp of length and breadth, the finish splendid in dark chocolate.
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2017 Wallis Denali Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Jeb Dunnuck
Awarded 90+ Points
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wallis Denali Estate Vineyard is more open and expressive, with red and blue fruits, iodine, crushed violets, and tobacco aromas and flavors. It too is medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and impressive, with lots of tannins that are going to need bottle age.
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2017 Wallis Denali Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Awarded Gold
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2017 Wallis Seraphim Cabernet Sauvignon
James Suckling
Awarded 92 Points
A dense and layered young red with velvety, chewy tannins and lots of terracotta and blackberry character. Full and juicy. Needs time to soften. Very well done for the vintage. Better after 2021.
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2017 Wallis Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Awarded 94 Points
The famed Diamond Mountain District has a worthy representative in this bottling, showing black and blue fruit, fall spice and earthy notes that ride a rustic tannin profile through a long finish that already shows integration. As the rusticity loosens and fades into elegance, this will taste better and better. That said, it would be
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2017 Wallis Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Beverage Tasting Institute
Awarded 94 Points
Violet color. Inviting aromas and flavors of crusty dark berry tart, chocolate craisin and orange peel, waxy honeycomb, and hint of leather with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and an effortless, involved, long finish manifesting notes of blueberries, violet and orange blossom water, and roasted pecans with chewy, drying tannins and moderate oak flavor.
