The Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon is a Walla Walla benchmark and a standout on the Camp West wine list here in West Seattle. Made by one of Washington’s true pioneering wineries, this 2020 Cabernet is rich and elegant in equal measure, balancing ripe fruit and black currants with a light green-herb lift. The Artist Series is famous for its rotating West Coast artist labels — a fitting nod to the craft inside the bottle — and it rewards anyone who appreciates a polished, age-worthy Washington Cab.
About the Winery
Woodward Canyon was founded in 1981 by Rick and Darcey Small, making it the second commercial winery established in the Walla Walla Valley. More than four decades on, it remains an independent, family-built operation with a reputation for some of the most consistent, terroir-driven reds in the state. The Artist Series Cabernet, launched in 1992, has become one of its signature bottlings, each vintage wearing the work of a different West Coast artist on its label.
Region & Grape
This is a Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2020 vintage. The Artist Series draws on some of Washington’s oldest and most respected vineyard sources, including the winery’s Estate plantings, with mature vines lending depth and structure to the wine. Walla Walla’s warm days and cool nights are ideal for ripening Cabernet while preserving freshness.
Tasting Notes
Rich and elegant, the 2020 shows ripe fruit and black currants framed by a touch of light green herb that keeps everything fresh and lifted. The tannins are refined and the balance is the real signature here — power and polish working together rather than against each other.
What to Pair It With
A Cabernet of this caliber wants red meat. Pair it with our NY Strip Steak, the Delmonico Steak Bites, or the Steak Tip Fettuccine — the wine’s currant fruit and firm structure are made for char and beef. Explore the full dine-in menu for more.
How We Pour It at Camp West
The Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon is available by the bottle at $85 — a worthy centerpiece for a special evening in the Junction.
FAQ
What makes the Artist Series special?
Beyond its quality, each vintage features a label by a different West Coast artist, a tradition Woodward Canyon began in 1992.
Where is it from?
It is a Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, made by Woodward Canyon, a pioneering Washington winery founded in 1981.
Is this a good wine to cellar?
Yes. With its ripe fruit and refined structure, this style of Cabernet ages gracefully — though it drinks beautifully now.
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