Containing 10.5% Malbec, 4.5 % Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a straightforward expression of blackberries and subtle dusty spices on the open-knit nose. Medium-bodied, the wine turns slightly tart on the mid-palate, showing a balanced expression that lingers with a spicy finish. Just over half a million bottles were made, and this shows great value for the price. I can see this wine in the barbecue. It's a screaming deal.