Happy 4th! Signed by the man himself, Ben Smith, during a wonderful visit to the winery in Seattle some years ago. The wine has years to develop but ready to drink—gorgeous cherry, vanilla, cedar, figs, menthol and unsweetened cocoa
Happy 4th! Signed by the man himself, Ben Smith, during a wonderful visit to the winery in Seattle some years ago. The wine has years to develop but ready to drink—gorgeous cherry, vanilla, cedar, figs, menthol and unsweetened cocoa
1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2019
Found an old favorite - early WA discovery. Can taste that Red mountain AVA and the Ciel du Cheval vineyard...
Found an old favorite - early WA discovery. Can taste that Red mountain AVA and the Ciel du Cheval vineyard...
Nov 26th, 2015
The nose showed crush black cherry with minerals, floral tones and a distinct savory richness. On the palate it was truly intense yet smooth with notes of cherry, sweet herbs and dark chocolate. The finish showed more of its youthful tannin, giving the fruit a dry yet still wonderfully concentrated persona. The 2012 Ciel du Cheval should spend a couple of years in the cellar for the best experience, as I am quite excited to see where it’s going.
The nose showed crush black cherry with minerals, floral tones and a distinct savory richness. On the palate it was truly intense yet smooth with notes of cherry, sweet herbs and dark chocolate. The finish showed more of its youthful tannin, giving the fruit a dry yet still wonderfully concentrated persona. The 2012 Ciel du Cheval should spend a couple of years in the cellar for the best experience, as I am quite excited to see where it’s going.
Nov 26th, 2015
From magnum.
Jul 8th, 2018
Definitely better than my last bottle which was probably cooked. Dry tannic and not overly fruity. Solid.
Definitely better than my last bottle which was probably cooked. Dry tannic and not overly fruity. Solid.
Apr 1st, 2020Hoping this was an off bottle bc this was total caca. Watery stewed tomatoes and prunes. Two Coravin glasses over two nights with plenty of air. Vinous said this might go to sleep in the bottle so maybe that’s it.
Hoping this was an off bottle bc this was total caca. Watery stewed tomatoes and prunes. Two Coravin glasses over two nights with plenty of air. Vinous said this might go to sleep in the bottle so maybe that’s it.
Feb 26th, 202040-40 Cab Franc and Cab Sauv with the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. Terrific value bottle in the mid $40’s. Fresh fruit, garrigue, and nice minerality. Pop n pour
40-40 Cab Franc and Cab Sauv with the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. Terrific value bottle in the mid $40’s. Fresh fruit, garrigue, and nice minerality. Pop n pour
Aug 11th, 2018
A bit of a fruit bomb, but enough structure here to pull it together nicely.
A bit of a fruit bomb, but enough structure here to pull it together nicely.
Jan 23rd, 2017Great cab franc aromatics going on here, savory, herbal, dark fruited, restrained, built to last
Great cab franc aromatics going on here, savory, herbal, dark fruited, restrained, built to last
Jul 31st, 2016
Powerful BDX blend from WA (38% franc, 38% cab, 12% merlot, 12% verdot)...had open for 5 hours yet still a big wine. I hear it will develop so would love to try it again in 5-10 years.
Powerful BDX blend from WA (38% franc, 38% cab, 12% merlot, 12% verdot)...had open for 5 hours yet still a big wine. I hear it will develop so would love to try it again in 5-10 years.
Jul 26th, 2016
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
