Hot on the heels of raving about Chris Gorman’s Force Majeure 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Collaboration Series, we opened a bottle of Gorman Winery 2009 The Albatross.

This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is another Red Mountain beauty with the identifiable stamp of Chris Gorman’s winemaking.

The Albatross exemplifies power in a bottle, with 20% Petit Verdot blended with 80% Red Mountain Cab Sauv.

This big, bold red packs a punch – but from a boxing glove encased in luxurious velvet.

In this case, power is accompanied by elegance and a richness so strong that the wine can be enjoyed alone; it does not need to be paired with food.

That being said, just one sip immediately generates a craving for a big juicy steak.

If your favorite red wine is Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one wine you simply must taste. We wish we had the wealth for a never-ending supply! That being said, only 145 cases were made, so quantities are limited.

We first tasted The Albatross at Taste Washington last March, and immediately knew we had to bring a bottle home for a special occasion.

The Albatross received 94 points from Wine Enthusiast. In our opinion, The Albatross deserves an A+.

A is for Albatross and Amazing.

Cheers!