Dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium full palate yield blackberry, black cranberry, and powdered blueberries with a hint of charred oak. Medium plus tannins that settle down quickly, and juicy, medium acidity shore it all up from entry to long, palate-continuing finish. Showing very well nine years on, this Walla Walla red is still an excellent classic bridge between New World fruit and Old World structure. Likely at or near its peak, though, so drink up with steaks or roots or other hearty fare.
Dark garnet purple. Inviting nose and medium full palate yield blackberry, black cranberry, and powdered blueberries with a hint of charred oak. Medium plus tannins that settle down quickly, and juicy, medium acidity shore it all up from entry to long, palate-continuing finish. Showing very well nine years on, this Walla Walla red is still an excellent classic bridge between New World fruit and Old World structure. Likely at or near its peak, though, so drink up with steaks or roots or other hearty fare.
Dec 22nd, 2023
Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and some oak. Drink now and over next 5 years! Small production!
Blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with licorice, leather and earthy spice. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy spice and some oak. Drink now and over next 5 years! Small production!
Apr 24th, 2022
Spectator gave it a 93. It's a 10. Completely integrated with fruit, green and tannin. Love this wine. 70'something % Cabernet, Franc & Merlot. Awesome, $45 retail, great texture. Completely over delivers.
Spectator gave it a 93. It's a 10. Completely integrated with fruit, green and tannin. Love this wine. 70'something % Cabernet, Franc & Merlot. Awesome, $45 retail, great texture. Completely over delivers.
Jun 29th, 2016This wine is pretty damn good. Great fruit, the cab franc has really expressive cocoa notes that are not barrel. The alcohol separates a bit at the end and it feels a bit hot for a cooler vintage and the barrel lingers. Only thing that keeps it from being perfect. Wine is still really good.
This wine is pretty damn good. Great fruit, the cab franc has really expressive cocoa notes that are not barrel. The alcohol separates a bit at the end and it feels a bit hot for a cooler vintage and the barrel lingers. Only thing that keeps it from being perfect. Wine is still really good.
Apr 4th, 2018
Love this. Bold, but a little fruity, too. And, the tasting room in Walla Walla was a joy to visit!
Love this. Bold, but a little fruity, too. And, the tasting room in Walla Walla was a joy to visit!
Nov 12th, 2017
Hints of spanish paprika ,cinnamon and cocoa powder. Hints of forest floor, mushroom and spice and smoky spice. Finished with moderate tannins and good grip
Hints of spanish paprika ,cinnamon and cocoa powder. Hints of forest floor, mushroom and spice and smoky spice. Finished with moderate tannins and good grip
Feb 7th, 2015
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
