Great balance. Fresh, slightly herbal, lovey fruit. A beautiful wine strutting it's stuff now and should continue to evolve for another 5+ years
Great balance. Fresh, slightly herbal, lovey fruit. A beautiful wine strutting it's stuff now and should continue to evolve for another 5+ years
1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2017
Wonderful if a bit monochromatic
Wonderful if a bit monochromatic
Jan 20th, 2016
Have only tried the IV and VI before so was very excited to try out the I especially since it is the only bottle I have. Color is dark ruby red with some blue or purple hues. Nose starts with dark berries and dark chocolates, as it opens up some slight greenery and espresso. Will be great with more air time, still a little tight. The palate had dark chocolate, dark berries, smooth and flows nicely together. Moderate tannins with a full body that follows through with a long lingering finish. Very well integrated with some furriness on the tongue due to tannins. Overall a great wine that I would love to try again. Has the potential to improve on day 2 or day 3.
Have only tried the IV and VI before so was very excited to try out the I especially since it is the only bottle I have. Color is dark ruby red with some blue or purple hues. Nose starts with dark berries and dark chocolates, as it opens up some slight greenery and espresso. Will be great with more air time, still a little tight. The palate had dark chocolate, dark berries, smooth and flows nicely together. Moderate tannins with a full body that follows through with a long lingering finish. Very well integrated with some furriness on the tongue due to tannins. Overall a great wine that I would love to try again. Has the potential to improve on day 2 or day 3.
Nov 1st, 2015
2011 - well balanced wine for a cool vintage
2011 - well balanced wine for a cool vintage
Feb 16th, 2015
14.5% alc. 198 cases produced.
62% CS, 13% CF, 13% PV and 12% ME
14.5% alc. 198 cases produced.
62% CS, 13% CF, 13% PV and 12% ME
Feb 13th, 2015
Ready to drink. Beautiful now, but wouldn't hold too much longer.
Ready to drink. Beautiful now, but wouldn't hold too much longer.
Dec 22nd, 2014
I can't say enough good things about this wine! Outstanding.
I can't say enough good things about this wine! Outstanding.
Jan 21st, 2014
2004 Grand Rêve Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Collaboration Series I Red Wine
2004 Grand Rêve Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Collaboration Series I Red Wine
Oct 18th, 2013
Ben smith from cadence is the winemaker here the vineyard sites ate some of the oldest in Washington the ciel du cheval vineyard a blend of 66 cab, 12 cf, 12pv, 10 merlot dark cherry and currant berry fruit with that distinct red mountain minerality fresh plowed earth. Very dense and rich on the palate with an array of dark currant cherry fruit with an array of thick minerality, rich fruit but has very good balance and a fresh finish fine tannins with layers of nuance through the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent.
Ben smith from cadence is the winemaker here the vineyard sites ate some of the oldest in Washington the ciel du cheval vineyard a blend of 66 cab, 12 cf, 12pv, 10 merlot dark cherry and currant berry fruit with that distinct red mountain minerality fresh plowed earth. Very dense and rich on the palate with an array of dark currant cherry fruit with an array of thick minerality, rich fruit but has very good balance and a fresh finish fine tannins with layers of nuance through the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent.
Aug 16th, 2013
Some dark fruits and tar. Green notes were out of balance and it felt a little tired and confused.
Some dark fruits and tar. Green notes were out of balance and it felt a little tired and confused.
Dec 31st, 2017
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
