Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure

Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.129 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Sara Beer

Dense, brooding, rose petal, lavender, tomato leaf, balanced palate

Dense, brooding, rose petal, lavender, tomato leaf, balanced palate

Jan 24th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.5

Carolyn lakewold there is no press wine in this a blend of 61 merlot, 23 cabernet sauvignon, 12 petit Verdot, 4 cf. from ciel du cheval vineyard very intense dark chocolate plum savory sage herbal notes along with clove and brown spice. Very smooth and polished on the tongue with dark berry fruit with excellent balance and a zesty spice on the finish with a good hand of that red mountain minerality. Finish 45+ excellent +

Carolyn lakewold there is no press wine in this a blend of 61 merlot, 23 cabernet sauvignon, 12 petit Verdot, 4 cf. from ciel du cheval vineyard very intense dark chocolate plum savory sage herbal notes along with clove and brown spice. Very smooth and polished on the tongue with dark berry fruit with excellent balance and a zesty spice on the finish with a good hand of that red mountain minerality. Finish 45+ excellent +

Aug 16th, 2013
Hugh O'Riordan

A simply delicious wine

A simply delicious wine

Mar 23rd, 2018
Bob Boyle

Nose of cherries, body youthful and needs more time but an extraordinary wine with long finish

Nose of cherries, body youthful and needs more time but an extraordinary wine with long finish

Nov 13th, 2017
Hugh O'Riordan

A delicious well balanced wine. Years of aging left

A delicious well balanced wine. Years of aging left

Aug 13th, 2017
Bob Boyle

Efusive nose of cherry and strawberry, body full and rich, integrated notes of cherry and fine oak with long full finish

Efusive nose of cherry and strawberry, body full and rich, integrated notes of cherry and fine oak with long full finish

Dec 25th, 2016
Jason Silverstein

At the Knoxes

At the Knoxes

May 2nd, 2016
Jason Pineda

The 2012 Syrah was singing and one of the best showing at the release party! #wawine

The 2012 Syrah was singing and one of the best showing at the release party! #wawine

Apr 19th, 2015
Mike Evans

2008 - Somewhat medicinal, like cherry NyQuil.

2008 - Somewhat medicinal, like cherry NyQuil.

Apr 16th, 2015
Eric Brandt

Such cool shit on these winemakers coming together. If you can find it, buy all of it. We just bought 10 of only 168 cases!

Such cool shit on these winemakers coming together. If you can find it, buy all of it. We just bought 10 of only 168 cases!

Dec 21st, 2014