Like the Merlot releases, I found the 2012 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to be slightly more straightforward than the Walla Walla release, with solid black cherry, blackberry, toasted spice, scorched earth and wild-herb qualities all flowing nicely to a medium to full-bodied Cabernet. Fresh, focused and with a classic feel to its tannic structure, it too will have 10-15 years of longevity.