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Sharp Sisters Columbia Valley Red Blend

8.766 ratings
8.79 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, mocha, raspberry, currant, licorice, oak and hints of dried sage. Excellent structure and velvety tannins.

Blackberry, mocha, raspberry, currant, licorice, oak and hints of dried sage. Excellent structure and velvety tannins.

Mar 18th, 2019
Randy Fuller

The Sharp Sisters red is inky purple, with a nose of big, black fruit and quite a savory side. I smell cigar box, spice rack and cedar plank on the nose, in addition to the plums and blackberries. The palate comes on less brawny that expected given the high-octane alcohol number. It's a pleasant array of black and blue fruit that is remarkably smooth, yet it's tannins are muscular enough to sit with a ribeye.

The Sharp Sisters red is inky purple, with a nose of big, black fruit and quite a savory side. I smell cigar box, spice rack and cedar plank on the nose, in addition to the plums and blackberries. The palate comes on less brawny that expected given the high-octane alcohol number. It's a pleasant array of black and blue fruit that is remarkably smooth, yet it's tannins are muscular enough to sit with a ribeye.

2 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2017
Randy Fuller

All those months in wood show up as soon as the glass is under the nose. Ripe red fruit and sweet oak notes explode in a showy perfume. There’s more. Smoke, forest floor and a boatload of spices - cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. On the palate we have amazing fruit, and why not? The merlot and Syrah handle that heavy lifting well enough. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure and focus. Additional complexity from the Sangiovese and Petit Verdot equal an embarrassment of riches.

All those months in wood show up as soon as the glass is under the nose. Ripe red fruit and sweet oak notes explode in a showy perfume. There’s more. Smoke, forest floor and a boatload of spices - cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. On the palate we have amazing fruit, and why not? The merlot and Syrah handle that heavy lifting well enough. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure and focus. Additional complexity from the Sangiovese and Petit Verdot equal an embarrassment of riches.

2 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2016
Lacie Thompson

I really like the name and the branding. It's buttery and smooth, well balanced, but not overly impressive.

I really like the name and the branding. It's buttery and smooth, well balanced, but not overly impressive.

2 people found it helpfulMay 4th, 2016
DAL 9000

A hint of sweetness and tart berries. A quick dry finish.

A hint of sweetness and tart berries. A quick dry finish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2018
Jill Harvey

Jill had this 6 years ago

Jill had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2017
TheWineStalker

Aromas of plums, blackberries, black olives, and vanilla with other spices. It smells sticky. On the palate it’s rich and full bodied with a good salty savoriness and sweet, sticky tannin. There’s flavors of plums, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla, black pepper, and green peppers. What a fruit bomb with intriguing additions. It finishes with blackberries, vanilla, and that salty savoriness.

Aromas of plums, blackberries, black olives, and vanilla with other spices. It smells sticky. On the palate it’s rich and full bodied with a good salty savoriness and sweet, sticky tannin. There’s flavors of plums, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla, black pepper, and green peppers. What a fruit bomb with intriguing additions. It finishes with blackberries, vanilla, and that salty savoriness.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2017
Paul Morrill

Pralines and cream table wine. Cherries jubilee. It'll get you drunk.

Pralines and cream table wine. Cherries jubilee. It'll get you drunk.

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2017
Isaac Pirolo

Monday night $5 closeout face off. $65 total list, with current retail around $50.

The most complete wine and the clear winner. Cassis, plum, tobacco, and cinnamon. Balanced by comparison and a very easy drinker with a distinct character about it.

Monday night $5 closeout face off. $65 total list, with current retail around $50.

The most complete wine and the clear winner. Cassis, plum, tobacco, and cinnamon. Balanced by comparison and a very easy drinker with a distinct character about it.

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2017
Oscar Ortiz Duarte

This medium to full body wine is the right pick after a full day's hard work. A meal in itself, it is perfect if you're planning on drinking while relaxing with a loved one. Note before purchasing: This wine is definitely a bit on the sweet side.

This medium to full body wine is the right pick after a full day's hard work. A meal in itself, it is perfect if you're planning on drinking while relaxing with a loved one. Note before purchasing: This wine is definitely a bit on the sweet side.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2017