Figgins
Figlia Walla Walla Valley Red Blend
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
The 2020 Figlia is dusty and perfumed, with high-toned crushed raspberries and roses forming its dramatic bouquet. It splashes across the palate with creamy textures propelled by bright acidity while showing pretty ripe red fruits and inner florals. The 2020 leaves a pleasant tension and staining of concentration, yet finishes zesty and fresh. Figlia is Chris Figgins’ second wine. It's 60% Merlot and 40% Petit Verdot. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023)
The 2020 Figlia is dusty and perfumed, with high-toned crushed raspberries and roses forming its dramatic bouquet. It splashes across the palate with creamy textures propelled by bright acidity while showing pretty ripe red fruits and inner florals. The 2020 leaves a pleasant tension and staining of concentration, yet finishes zesty and fresh. Figlia is Chris Figgins’ second wine. It's 60% Merlot and 40% Petit Verdot. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023)
Mar 3rd, 2023
Literally translated as ‘daughter’ in Italian, the 2018 ‘Figlia’ is a seductive blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot all sourced from the Figgins Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Aged in French oak for 23 months before bottling, this inky colored wine shows classic green bell pepper tones from the Petit Verdot, alongside pencil lead, blackberry coulis and creme de cassis tones that all meld in the glass. The palate is deep and inviting, with a massive degree of concentration but plenty of bright, mouth-watering acidity. Layers of blueberry pie, blackberry compote, mocha, creosote and exotic spices come together on the palate. The novelty here is really impressive. Intense and evocative, this is like nothing made in Washington State. Gorgeous in its youth, be sure to give the 2018 ‘Figlia’ a two hour decant if savoring in its infancy. Drink 2021-2040- 96
Literally translated as ‘daughter’ in Italian, the 2018 ‘Figlia’ is a seductive blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot all sourced from the Figgins Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Aged in French oak for 23 months before bottling, this inky colored wine shows classic green bell pepper tones from the Petit Verdot, alongside pencil lead, blackberry coulis and creme de cassis tones that all meld in the glass. The palate is deep and inviting, with a massive degree of concentration but plenty of bright, mouth-watering acidity. Layers of blueberry pie, blackberry compote, mocha, creosote and exotic spices come together on the palate. The novelty here is really impressive. Intense and evocative, this is like nothing made in Washington State. Gorgeous in its youth, be sure to give the 2018 ‘Figlia’ a two hour decant if savoring in its infancy. Drink 2021-2040- 96
Nov 6th, 2020Dedicated to Chris Figgins’s two daughters, the ‘Figlia’ is a massive blend of Merlot and Petit Verdot that is unlike anything produced in the state. Aged for twenty three months in French oak, this pitch dark wine starts off with lighter green bell pepper and sage tones that combine with toasty oak and a deep core of dark fruits that all sing in unison. Marvelously textured, with a wonderful weight and intensity, the wine shows off layers of creme de cassis, black olive tapenade, black cherry cordial and shades of anise that all create a seamless effect once on the mouth. The long and generous finish accentuates this beautiful new bottling. While marvelous to savor in its youth, the 2017 ‘Figlia’ will have a long life ahead of it. Be sure to give this at least a two hour decant if you can’t resist this wine for a few years. Drink 2022-2040- 95
Dedicated to Chris Figgins’s two daughters, the ‘Figlia’ is a massive blend of Merlot and Petit Verdot that is unlike anything produced in the state. Aged for twenty three months in French oak, this pitch dark wine starts off with lighter green bell pepper and sage tones that combine with toasty oak and a deep core of dark fruits that all sing in unison. Marvelously textured, with a wonderful weight and intensity, the wine shows off layers of creme de cassis, black olive tapenade, black cherry cordial and shades of anise that all create a seamless effect once on the mouth. The long and generous finish accentuates this beautiful new bottling. While marvelous to savor in its youth, the 2017 ‘Figlia’ will have a long life ahead of it. Be sure to give this at least a two hour decant if you can’t resist this wine for a few years. Drink 2022-2040- 95
Apr 6th, 2020
All my notes disappear! Fruity, sweet tannins and well balanced. Vanilla undertones lighter wine then FIGGINS cab. . Ready to drink. May age 5 years imho. Look forward to comments of others.
All my notes disappear! Fruity, sweet tannins and well balanced. Vanilla undertones lighter wine then FIGGINS cab. . Ready to drink. May age 5 years imho. Look forward to comments of others.
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