Kiona Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley, USA

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Washington State's founding wineries, planted on the slopes of Red Mountain within the broader Yakima Valley AVA. John Williams and Jim Holmes established Kiona in 1975, before Red Mountain existed as a designated appellation, making this estate a living monument to Washington's pioneer era. The Yakima Valley's Continental climate — extreme diurnal variation, low rainfall, and abundant sunshine — produces Cabernet of exceptional concentration and aging potential.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Washington Cab's power and structure match dry-aged beef's umami intensity and fat
• main: Dark fruit mirrors compote; cedar and smoke echo plank-cooked salmon's character