La Stella Winery gets set to release their 2011 La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon in October, 2014.
If there is one wine at La Stella Winery that’s style is among some other regions producing great grapes, it’s their La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape does well and reflects those made in Washington State rather than the plusher and fatter examples from Napa Valley.
With past reviews like the following, they expect to sell out of this vintage quickly. Previous reviews of La Sophia:
David Lawrason on La Sophia 2009, Toronto star:
“This might just be one the greatest Cabernets ever made in Canada. It could be Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Coonawarra or Alto Maipo. There is as blast of blackcurrant, framed by mint, sage, chocolate and some animal notes. It is medium-full bodied, tense, deep and riveting on the palate. Yes, there’s some greenness on the finish, with chewy tannins, but this has great penetration and vitality. It will drink at its best from 2015 to 2022 and beyond.” 93 Points
Liam Carrier (Iconwines.ca) on 2009 La Sophia:
“A stunning Cabernet Sauvignon that grips your attention from the first sniff of sweet, concentrated dark berry fruit and deep licorice aromas. The truly gorgeous palate follows with a near perfect balance between the ripe, silky tannins, elegant texture and smooth acidity. Complex, captivating and feminine this beautiful Cabernet should last and evolve over a decade yet is tasting very well today. Drink 2012-2019.” 93+ points
John Schreiner on 2010 La Sophia:
“This is a richly textured wine with aromas of black currants, figs and cigar box; and with flavours of currants, figs and chocolate, with a hint of cedar on the finish.” 92 points
La Stella Winery will release this wine in October to their wine society members first, before it is available to the public. However, all pre-release orders are now being accepted at sales@nulllastella.ca.
