Isenhower Cellars
Wild Thyme Cabernet-Syrah Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Columbia Valley. 43/42/8/7 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (a Meritage by any other name?). Raspberry, blackberry and herbal notes in nose, red fruit with cherry in mouth. Rounded mouthfeel initially with minimal tannin expression. Just enough acid, lighter alcohol though label states 14.5% alc/vol. Menthol-eucalyptus on finish. Winery tasting notes mention red plum, currant and cranberry aromas and flavors; no doubt they will emerge as I bide my time sipping. An allusion to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream rests in the Wild Thyme name; best do an online search for the whole passage. 24 hours later the red plum, black currant and cranberry emerge alongside a moderate level of skin astringency. Best decant for drinking sooner.
Columbia Valley. 43/42/8/7 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (a Meritage by any other name?). Raspberry, blackberry and herbal notes in nose, red fruit with cherry in mouth. Rounded mouthfeel initially with minimal tannin expression. Just enough acid, lighter alcohol though label states 14.5% alc/vol. Menthol-eucalyptus on finish. Winery tasting notes mention red plum, currant and cranberry aromas and flavors; no doubt they will emerge as I bide my time sipping. An allusion to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream rests in the Wild Thyme name; best do an online search for the whole passage. 24 hours later the red plum, black currant and cranberry emerge alongside a moderate level of skin astringency. Best decant for drinking sooner.
Mar 6th, 2026Medium purple in color. 2014 Wild Thyme is now a Bordeaux red blend, 47% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Petit Verdot. Black current, herb and menthol notes in nose. Rounded mouthfeel, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, cassis and green pepper flavors in mouth with length, seed tannin finish, a bit alcoholic with slight skin tannin puckering in center of tongue. Fruit more prominent with aeration. This may integrate further with additional aging as well as soften the tannins, but it's drinking well now
Medium purple in color. 2014 Wild Thyme is now a Bordeaux red blend, 47% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Petit Verdot. Black current, herb and menthol notes in nose. Rounded mouthfeel, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, cassis and green pepper flavors in mouth with length, seed tannin finish, a bit alcoholic with slight skin tannin puckering in center of tongue. Fruit more prominent with aeration. This may integrate further with additional aging as well as soften the tannins, but it's drinking well now
Feb 22nd, 2018