Col Solare
Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Feels like this is in an awkward place now. The well-integrated oak spiced fruits have faded a bit, and the tertiary notes are quite shy. Still quite enjoyable with greatly textured palate and soft round tannins.
Feels like this is in an awkward place now. The well-integrated oak spiced fruits have faded a bit, and the tertiary notes are quite shy. Still quite enjoyable with greatly textured palate and soft round tannins.
Jan 1st, 2023
Dark cherry and cassis notes. Very smooth lingering finish.
Dark cherry and cassis notes. Very smooth lingering finish.
Feb 5th, 2019
This year has 88% cab sav, 6% cab franc, 4% merlot, 2% Syrah. 100% new French oak too. Nice aromas with rich cherry and blackberry with vanilla notes. Taste is much the same with a touch of acidity. Beautiful wine with lovely finish.
This year has 88% cab sav, 6% cab franc, 4% merlot, 2% Syrah. 100% new French oak too. Nice aromas with rich cherry and blackberry with vanilla notes. Taste is much the same with a touch of acidity. Beautiful wine with lovely finish.
Feb 5th, 2019
Like velvet in your mouth. Absolutely lovely. Nice balance of dark fruit and complexity left on this vintage.
Like velvet in your mouth. Absolutely lovely. Nice balance of dark fruit and complexity left on this vintage.
Dec 8th, 2018
Full body, on the dry side, nice tannins. Dark fruits, vanilla, and some spice. Nice wine!
Full body, on the dry side, nice tannins. Dark fruits, vanilla, and some spice. Nice wine!
Oct 9th, 2018
Wouldn’t know this was a blend! Smooth wine with soft tannins. Great lingering finish.
Wouldn’t know this was a blend! Smooth wine with soft tannins. Great lingering finish.
Aug 16th, 2018
Wanted to try for a while, unfortunately a little disappointing, not bad but for me it lacked a depth of flavour and even had some bitterness. There is definitely licorice, blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose and palate but the complexity is lacking and not helped by a watery, metallic element.
Wanted to try for a while, unfortunately a little disappointing, not bad but for me it lacked a depth of flavour and even had some bitterness. There is definitely licorice, blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose and palate but the complexity is lacking and not helped by a watery, metallic element.
Nov 26th, 2017Better than I expected for a brand associated with he Chateau Ste. Michelle. Strong ripe cherries and plums with a hint of smoke.
Better than I expected for a brand associated with he Chateau Ste. Michelle. Strong ripe cherries and plums with a hint of smoke.
Nov 19th, 2017