Sleight Of Hand Cellars
The Archimage Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
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
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, 2017Loads 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
Notes of dark cherry and blueberry.
Notes of dark cherry and blueberry.
Feb 12th, 2019
Beautiful, deep ruby red. I don't usually mention that a wine has legs because all wines have legs. However, this beauty has such a pleasant viscosity I'll just say it has long, sexy legs that take a while to form in the glass. Anyway, the nose shows cedar, tobacco, sage, bay leaf and various other interesting aromas. Flavors of raspberry and black cherry, flint, leather, and more cedar. Excellent balance between fruit, alc, tannin and acid, and a long finish. I really enjoyed this with dinner.
Beautiful, deep ruby red. I don't usually mention that a wine has legs because all wines have legs. However, this beauty has such a pleasant viscosity I'll just say it has long, sexy legs that take a while to form in the glass. Anyway, the nose shows cedar, tobacco, sage, bay leaf and various other interesting aromas. Flavors of raspberry and black cherry, flint, leather, and more cedar. Excellent balance between fruit, alc, tannin and acid, and a long finish. I really enjoyed this with dinner.
Mar 25th, 2017
Plenty of earth and dirt lead the charge with ripe and jammy dark fruit undertones. Decant her for a good hour and fire up the grill!
Plenty of earth and dirt lead the charge with ripe and jammy dark fruit undertones. Decant her for a good hour and fire up the grill!
Oct 20th, 2016
Cab Franc dominant. Peppery and good
Cab Franc dominant. Peppery and good
Sep 10th, 2016
