Lauren Ashton Cellars
Cuvée Estelle Red Bordeaux Blend
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Second wine we are trying tonight and the same name as my mom. Garnet red with a crimson core. Nose started off with a slight smokiness that wore off to plums, dark cherries, and some light strawberries. Very interesting undertone of thick and creamy dark cocoa. Slight baking spices on the palate with some dark cherries and plums. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with a strong structured body. Slight dryness to the finish. Definitely needs a couple years to fully integrate and becoming a stunning WA Bordeaux. Drink from 2017 till 2028. 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
Second wine we are trying tonight and the same name as my mom. Garnet red with a crimson core. Nose started off with a slight smokiness that wore off to plums, dark cherries, and some light strawberries. Very interesting undertone of thick and creamy dark cocoa. Slight baking spices on the palate with some dark cherries and plums. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with a strong structured body. Slight dryness to the finish. Definitely needs a couple years to fully integrate and becoming a stunning WA Bordeaux. Drink from 2017 till 2028. 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2016
What a well made and delicious wine. Decanted 1.5 hours. Cigar smoke, black licorice, boysenberry, and a thread of rose or lilac lining the nose. The palate is seamless with stewed black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beauty of a finish with some cocoa. This is what Washington is all about.
What a well made and delicious wine. Decanted 1.5 hours. Cigar smoke, black licorice, boysenberry, and a thread of rose or lilac lining the nose. The palate is seamless with stewed black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beauty of a finish with some cocoa. This is what Washington is all about.
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2016Soft elegant wine. Plenty of structure to compliment mouth filling fruit.
Soft elegant wine. Plenty of structure to compliment mouth filling fruit.
Apr 19th, 2015
Plum, blackberry, violet, and some mulchy, green earthiness. Lots of dark, ripe fruits on the palate with medium- acidity and some tannins that lend bitterness and moderate astringency. A little spice and black tea in there at the end.
A nice ripe, dark fruited wine with enough structure to keep it balanced. Steak please.
Plum, blackberry, violet, and some mulchy, green earthiness. Lots of dark, ripe fruits on the palate with medium- acidity and some tannins that lend bitterness and moderate astringency. A little spice and black tea in there at the end.
A nice ripe, dark fruited wine with enough structure to keep it balanced. Steak please.
Lovely, smart dry red fruit wine! Just for drinking, no food needed #wineclub #garyveewineclub
Lovely, smart dry red fruit wine! Just for drinking, no food needed #wineclub #garyveewineclub
May 27th, 2021
An old world blend with a new world taste. Has the essence of what you'd expect from a Bordeaux blend, but with fruit forwardness. Still remains fresh and lively, but needs more time in bottle.
An old world blend with a new world taste. Has the essence of what you'd expect from a Bordeaux blend, but with fruit forwardness. Still remains fresh and lively, but needs more time in bottle.
Aug 24th, 2017Wonderful depth of flavor, spicy, berry, leather, tobacco, chocolate. Light tannins, med acidity, very good wine
Wonderful depth of flavor, spicy, berry, leather, tobacco, chocolate. Light tannins, med acidity, very good wine
Jun 21st, 2017
Rather fruity red - delicate yet full bodied fruit that is a big bright red - careful you do not pair with something that will be overpowered!
Rather fruity red - delicate yet full bodied fruit that is a big bright red - careful you do not pair with something that will be overpowered!
Dec 25th, 2016