Substance

$19.00750ml

Full-throttle Cabernets are a natural match with robust, meaty meals.

Try with grilled lamb chops

or a Gruyere-topped burger

and a gravy-laden side of hearty mashed potatoes with caramelized shallots.

Eyes:

Ruby

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, black fruits, floral, red fruits

Mouth:

Medium-Full Bodied, dry, medium acidity, light-average tannin, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, plum, blackberry, licorice

Another pearl from large, loud and wild-haired Charles Smith, he of The Modernist Project, K Vintners and now, Substance. The grapes for this minimally labeled release come from the higher elevations of Goose Ridge and Freshman Hills and showcase Smith's magic for sourcing the Columbia Valley's most intense fruit. The wine idles for 13 months in 50% new French oak and comes out with its pedal to the metal.