Adam's Bench produces bold reds, specializing primarily in Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Red Blends. The winemakers-owners are Tim and Erica Blue. They source from 3 major vineyards, including Red Willow Vineyard (Yakima Valley, AVA), Mays Discovery Vineyard (Horse Heaven Hills AVA), and Stillwater Creek Vineyard (Royal Slope AVA).
2017 Reckoning
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Columbia Valley
$49
Rating 4.5
2017 "the V" Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot
Columbia Valley
$62
Rating 4.5
2017 Mays Discovery Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Discovery Vineyard
$72
Rating 4.5
2017 Petit Verdot
Discovery Vineyard
$62
Rating 4.5
I was also able to try their 2017 Ursula Sangiovese (Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA), which was amazing and ended up picking up a bottle.
I was blown away by the tasting. Adams Bench produces some seriously ripe, deep, bold reds, masterfully crafted. All their wines were amazing, and I would be happy with any of them. This meant I didn't need to fork out cash for their higher level wines to be very pleased. They are a hidden gem. Because the tasting pours were a little on the "precise" (small) size, I will have to return to try it again!
