Sleight Of Hand Cellars

The Archimage Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.0105 ratings
9.127 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Brent Clayton

Beautiful stuff. Lots of spice and that dominant Can Franc nose, silky smooth and nicely resolved.

Beautiful stuff. Lots of spice and that dominant Can Franc nose, silky smooth and nicely resolved.

Feb 7th, 2021
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This Archimage is a blend of; Cabernet Franc 56%, Merlot 38% and 6%Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley. It's 100% free run juice. Amazing nose of; dark currants, caramel, baking spices, black licorice and brilliant florals that are dominated by purple flowers with other fresh dark flowers. The palate has; ruby, ripe, floral, black currants, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, spice, mocha & milk chocolate. Sweet & candied fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black raspberries & raspberries. Leather, cigar, tobacco, underbrush, black licorice, big, round, mouthwatering acidity and a long, expressive, beautiful, elegant finish that is; 50% fruit, 30% spice & 20% earth. Photos of their winery signage, beautiful fruit ready for harvest and artwork on their Psychedelic wine label done by one of their friends that plays music and is a graphic artist.

This Archimage is a blend of; Cabernet Franc 56%, Merlot 38% and 6%Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley. It's 100% free run juice. Amazing nose of; dark currants, caramel, baking spices, black licorice and brilliant florals that are dominated by purple flowers with other fresh dark flowers. The palate has; ruby, ripe, floral, black currants, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, spice, mocha & milk chocolate. Sweet & candied fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black raspberries & raspberries. Leather, cigar, tobacco, underbrush, black licorice, big, round, mouthwatering acidity and a long, expressive, beautiful, elegant finish that is; 50% fruit, 30% spice & 20% earth. Photos of their winery signage, beautiful fruit ready for harvest and artwork on their Psychedelic wine label done by one of their friends that plays music and is a graphic artist.

Aug 23rd, 2017
Scott Conroy

Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.

Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

A blend of 54 merlot 46 cf only 675 Cases produced a much cooler vintage in Washington raspberry coulis like fruit cheery and a nice touch of tobacco herbs coco this wine sees 23 months in French oak 34% new very complex bouquet of aromas. Rich and chewy on the tongue with a firm hand of tannins but also lots of acidity holding things together with a long layered finish lots of fresh earth and mineral notes. Finish 50+ most excellent

A blend of 54 merlot 46 cf only 675 Cases produced a much cooler vintage in Washington raspberry coulis like fruit cheery and a nice touch of tobacco herbs coco this wine sees 23 months in French oak 34% new very complex bouquet of aromas. Rich and chewy on the tongue with a firm hand of tannins but also lots of acidity holding things together with a long layered finish lots of fresh earth and mineral notes. Finish 50+ most excellent

1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.6

Joe had this 10 years ago

Joe had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014
Dave Schilling

Another SoH masterpiece. Earthy, smokey, rich and excellent dark cherry with a bit of vanilla.

Another SoH masterpiece. Earthy, smokey, rich and excellent dark cherry with a bit of vanilla.

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2014
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.6

Ronnie had this 10 years ago

Ronnie had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2014
Carsten Rode

Not opened yet. Was a gift from a guest at Daniels!

This was very good!!

Not opened yet. Was a gift from a guest at Daniels!

This was very good!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2013
Christopher Stadler

Loads of terroir. Earthy, loam, mushroom, braised meat, leather. Big fruit but fades to bitter earthy notes quickly. Good balance.

Loads of terroir. Earthy, loam, mushroom, braised meat, leather. Big fruit but fades to bitter earthy notes quickly. Good balance.

Sep 22nd, 2016
Christopher Stadler

Graphite, gamey, slightly baked fruit. Nice, medium+acid. Firm, but approachable tannins. Well made. Drink or hold 4-7 yrs.

Graphite, gamey, slightly baked fruit. Nice, medium+acid. Firm, but approachable tannins. Well made. Drink or hold 4-7 yrs.

Jan 21st, 2016