Washington Reds

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Delicious dark fruits and fragrant nose, opening up as time passed after uncorking. The tannins have all but melted away and the wine is fully mature and drinking beautifully. A little surprised that the mid palate was not as heavy as expected but it could be the impact of the 19 years of aging. Brought this one to the restaurant from home. — 8 days ago

Figgins

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

From a magnum. A fantastic wine. I have enjoyed Leonetti wines before, but this is my first experience with Figgins. Dense, complex and flavourful, with a long authoritative aftertaste, quite impressive. It’s almost ready, with many more years of life ahead of it. Better on 2nd and 3rd day when it completely opened up. Makes me want more.
— a month ago

Charles Smith

The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot

Beautiful and very well rounded. Less sweet than I usually like but still so tasty. Very full on the nose- hints of flush red fruit. Nice acidity and tannin balance. — 2 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Harvest Select Columbia Valley Sweet Riesling 2022

Pale lemon, med aroma, med intensity, high acidity, med sweet, 10.5% alcohol, peach, pear, stone fruit, honey, citrus, lemon, med finish, very good, $7usd , 0.5 point for the highCP — 2 months ago

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Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

I gave this a lot of air and it’s still not where I was hoping it would be. Sure it’s not a CA Cab but still. It’s light on the palate, not a great finish and a more tannic, drying overall than I prefer. — 16 days ago

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Norman Gennaro

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So true @Shay A 20 flipping years.
Ron R

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@Shay A , respect your experience as you make have tasted more than than I ever will. In general, my experience is that most U.S wines don’t have longevity like many old-world wines. But my comment does not apply to all. Frankly, after all these years in bottle, if it hasn’t come around by now, will it ever? And if it does, was it worth the wait?
Norman Gennaro

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At 2600 you are no slouch @Ron R not sure this will come around but if it did it was worth the wait :)

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Dark red color. Dusty red fruit nose.
Dark cherry, blueberry, spicy notes.
Full bodied w/ integrated tannins.
Delicious long finish.
$19, on sale for $13.
— a month ago

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Charles Smith

Kungfu Girl Washington State Riesling

Very nice! Slightly crisp, but rich, with noticeable botrytis. — 2 months ago

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend 2022

Another wonderful D2 vintage. Hits you with rich Merlot flavors and finishes with subtle Cabernet Sauvignon tannins. A real easy drinking wine. — 21 days ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2016

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!


Dark Inky in color with a reddish/ purplish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light dried fruits, cedar, light vanilla, herbs, licorice, spices, dark chocolates and light cola notes.

Full bodied and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, black cherries, black currants, bitter herbs, earth, chocolates, cedar, eucalyptus, tobacco leaf, peppercorn and light vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a wonderful Merlot from Columbia Valley. Soft and fruit forward. Rich and nicely balanced.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of air time.

This 8 year old Merlot is complex and spicy. Really enjoyed the nose at this point, and the high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Easy drinking and a good sipping wine. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

I had this vintage a few times before, and it is always delicious. I just love Michel Rolland wines.

A blend of 75% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in French oak barrels (85% new).

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75.
— 2 months ago

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