2004 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend)
Still very dark, with only a slight fade at the rim. Black cherries, blueberries and spices form the powerful nose that is very enticing. The medium to full body delivers a sense of power without taking things too far. The dark fruits dominate the palate while the spices take on an almost candied flavour creating plenty of complexity. A blend of mostly Cab Franc and Merlot, this has suprisingly big shoulders for those varietals. A long finish with plenty of life still.
Excellent
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2010 Barrage Cellars Outcast Cabernet Franc
The 2010 Barrage Cellars Outcast is a 100% Cabernet Franc from two of Washington State’s most renown vineyards–60% Boushey & 40% Red Willow. The result is a big, bold wine with a softness and balance that in a blind tasting had us thinking it might have been a Merlot. Blackcurrant, black cherry and plum dominated the nose with secondary spicy notes of pepper. A wonderfully complex wine, the plum and spice come through on the palate first and then you pick up the tobacco and leather on a lovely medium plus finish. Drinking beautifully now but has many years to go–its structure and complexity will make this an even more interesting wine as it ages. With only 263 cases produced, do your best to get your hands on a bottle if you can, you won’t be disappointed!
Excellent
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There are few things better on a summer’s evening than unraveling a blanket on the ground, unpacking a picnic basket filled with various nibbles and enjoying a bottle of wine while you settle in for an outdoor concert by a well known musician. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Washington State is as perfect a backdrop as anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.
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àMaurice Cellars is a recent discovery of ours. The winery flies somewhat under the radar as most of its annual production of 5,000 cases is sold direct from the winery or to select restaurants. The list of restaurants that carry their wines includes the likes of the French Laundry and Per Se. You are unlikely to find a bottle of àMaurice at your local bottle shop, but if you do, grab it!
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Isenhower 2013 Snipes Mountain Viognier
Medium gold in colour the Snipes Mountain Viognier is fruit forward with apricot dominating the nose and palate. Suupporting notes of peach, lemon and a lovely minerality balance it out nicely. Medium body with a smooth, plush mouth feel and a nice long finish.
Very Good/Excellent
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2004 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend)
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