David Shaw

9.1

Walla Walla Valley. Cherry character from variety comes through, dry, lightly crisp, great with food or on its own. I’ll be buying more of this one — 6 days ago

David Shaw

9.0

337 cases made, 75% Wallula Vineyard Malbec (clone 9), 25% Champoux Vineyard Malbec (clone 4). Purple, highly extracted, unfined and unfiltered but very good clarity considering. Blackberry and plum on the nose, wood, blackberry and black currant in the mouth. Some skin astringency on finish with muddy seed tannins on initial pour. Decanting. 24 hours later, plum flavor with undertones of cherry, raspberry and even a touch of cranberry. There’s also a hint of tobacco in there, with some muddy seed tannins for texture, but much subdued versus the initial pour. Good value, fairly fruit forward, and distinct from your typical Malbec from Argentina, for instance. — 5 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

Ah, summer… — 9 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

Second encounter with this vintage. Paired well with steamed fish, ginger and olive paste with a side of veggie stir fry. Side project: propagating rosemary for a pot of culinary flavor magic. Perhaps we’re becoming Roman… — 10 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

240 cases made. One of my two favorite red wines from this producer. Ruby red-purple, dense, high pigment extraction. Leather, raspberry, floral and cigar box aromas. Blackberry flavor, slightly bitter and warm finish. I like the fruity berry flavors in this one. Decanting… Some vanilla and oak barrel emerge after 30 minutes, a richer blend of blackberry and raspberry flavors after two hours, greater integration, softer mouthfeel, better balance. Always a great pour… — 2 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Wild Thyme, red blend , Wallula Vineyards, Horse Heaven Hills. 57/34/5/4 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, no Syrah. 320 cases made. Purple red, highly extracted pigment. Plum, leather and butter notes in nose. Soft mouthfeel on initial pour, with butter predominant. Black currant, blackberry and seed tannins emerge after 30 minutes. Cherry and raspberry flavors and syrupy mouthfeel emerge after an hour. Mild seed bitterness on finish predominates. — 5 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

270 cases made. Ruby red, very good clarity, light to moderate pigment extraction. Strawberry and cherry skin aromas, flavors. Rounded soft mouthfeel with slight skin astringency and red berry flavors on finish with light seed tannin bitterness. Slight spritz with orange and black pepper aftertaste. There’s an earthiness and bright fruitiness that I have not gotten from other Washington state Grenaches. Fresh cherry flavor develops after 90 minutes. Complex yet on point varietally, well crafted as is typical from this producer. — 7 months ago

CA Haynam

9.0

Nearly opaque, mild fruity aroma, low tannins with mixed flavors of blueberries and cherries. Complex and bold enough to stand up to Mexican casseroles 😊 — 2 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Last bottle of the 2020 vintage, 130 cases made. Orange with a hint of pink, excellent clarity. Floral and stone fruit aromas, subtle. Lactic, citrus and subdued orchard fruit flavor. Some skin astringency on finish but less than you would expect after a 72 cold soak before fermentation in used wood. An orange wine with finesse, or at least a light touch. Refreshing — 5 months ago

David Shaw

9.1

New vintage, 281 cases made. Inky purple red, high pigment extraction. Aromas of white pepper, black currant and blackberry. After an hour, flavors remain restrained, mostly white pepper, mint, eucalyptus and subdued blackberry and cherry. Some seed bitterness and minerals on finish with tannins and acid in balance. Not a fruit bomb, possibly more austere than previous Cabernet francs from this producer. — 6 months ago