Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Syrah exotic spices and inky crème

exotic spices and inky crème de cassis fruit power a deeply expressive Howell Mountain wine

the white berries are frozen and added to the reds at the time of fermentation

It shows lots of energy and tightness at its core that should soften and blossom over the next 5 years

the 2007 turns increasingly elegant over time

The densely laden

Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Syrah exotic spices and inky crème91 points and a Smart Buy, Wine Spectator Bright and expressive, offering a velvety mouthful of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and sage flavors, finishing with a hint of smoke. Shows depth and persistence. Drink now through 2018. 4,846 cases made. (10 11) If you don't recognize the Novelty Hill label, it may help to know that the wines are made by Mike Januik, whose eponymous label is one of the best of the Pacific Northwest. For the past six vintages