Brix 26. Velvety with body — 8 years ago
Begins with aromas of cedar and blackberry along with a certain herbal spicyness. The pallate, true to name, comes across quite velvety with flavors of juicy plum, blackberry, and hints of sage and cream. Definitely a step above the 2014 vintage I tasted previously. Overall an extremely well balanced and an easy to enjoy Washington Merlot! ($9) [1/26/18] — 6 years ago
Dark fruit, aggressive tannins, good example of a Napa cab. Really is an iron fist in a velvet glove, but this up for $26 — 8 years ago
100% Cabernet from some of Washington's finest vineyards. 47% Red Willow Vineyard, 27% Destiny Ridge & 26% Stillwater vineyards.
Dark purple color but still showing an inky halo of a younger wine. Lots of raspberry and blackberries, sweet tobacco, mint and toasty oak on the palette with dusty tannin and juicy acidity and a streak of freshness characteristic of Washington wines. Very enjoyable now but should age well for several years. 27 months in 50% New French Oak, 50% once used French oak. — 9 years ago
John Hagood
Drank 2011 on 4/26/19. Gift of Doris. Still bright clear color. Velvet texture. Memories of right bank. Nut and chocolate mid-palate. — 5 years ago