Isenhower Cellars
River Beauty Horse Heaven Hills Syrah
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
For this vintage Yakima Valley, not HHH. Densely extracted purple red, virtually opaque. Spearmint, funk and black currant notes in nose. Underripe blackberry and black currant flavor initially with hints of plum and cherry. Cola emerges later. Light to moderate astringency on finish
For this vintage Yakima Valley, not HHH. Densely extracted purple red, virtually opaque. Spearmint, funk and black currant notes in nose. Underripe blackberry and black currant flavor initially with hints of plum and cherry. Cola emerges later. Light to moderate astringency on finish
Feb 4th, 2019Columbia Valley not HHH. Deep purple in color. Cherry, cassis and barrel smoke in nose. Cherry, spearmint and rough seed tannin astringency in mouth. Peppery aftertaste. Needs time to open
Columbia Valley not HHH. Deep purple in color. Cherry, cassis and barrel smoke in nose. Cherry, spearmint and rough seed tannin astringency in mouth. Peppery aftertaste. Needs time to open
May 27th, 2017
Ripe black fruit and slight phenolic (antiseptic) aromas. The phenolic burns off after a few minutes. Blackberry and cedar with a smooth, rich finish.
Ripe black fruit and slight phenolic (antiseptic) aromas. The phenolic burns off after a few minutes. Blackberry and cedar with a smooth, rich finish.
Aug 21st, 2014