Last of the four year vertical we are trying out for #WAWineMonth. We had the 05, 07, 08 and 09.
Just through the appearance you can tell this is the youngest of the lot with a deep ruby red core. Fruitiest too on the nose with dark red berries and followed up with some graphite, light damp leaves, cocoa and cinnamon. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. A touch more oomph than the 2008. Layered palate with dark cherries, dark cocoa and cassis. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2023.
This particular bottling is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. (90+)
Last of the four year vertical we are trying out for #WAWineMonth. We had the 05, 07, 08 and 09.
Just through the appearance you can tell this is the youngest of the lot with a deep ruby red core. Fruitiest too on the nose with dark red berries and followed up with some graphite, light damp leaves, cocoa and cinnamon. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. A touch more oomph than the 2008. Layered palate with dark cherries, dark cocoa and cassis. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2023.
This particular bottling is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. (90+)
Aug 21st, 2017
Outrageous qpr - easy drinking new world style Bordeaux blend - cedar notes and silky tannins up front - fruit dominant - melted red licorice on day 2. Worth the 17$
Outrageous qpr - easy drinking new world style Bordeaux blend - cedar notes and silky tannins up front - fruit dominant - melted red licorice on day 2. Worth the 17$
1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2016Keeps getting better
Mar 15th, 2017Acid dominant WA state Bordeaux blend. Drink now
Acid dominant WA state Bordeaux blend. Drink now
Nov 24th, 2016Does in fact drink like a young silver oak - wonderful blend and qpr
Does in fact drink like a young silver oak - wonderful blend and qpr
Dec 6th, 2015
Blueberry jam, notes of leather, eucalyptus, more dark fruit. Finishes up with just enough tannins, they do linger though.
Blueberry jam, notes of leather, eucalyptus, more dark fruit. Finishes up with just enough tannins, they do linger though.
Dec 28th, 2017
Wife said this tastes like a $50 plus bottle! This is excellent. Silky smooth. Vanilla, jammy nose, medium acidity, nice finish. Would buy over and over again.
Wife said this tastes like a $50 plus bottle! This is excellent. Silky smooth. Vanilla, jammy nose, medium acidity, nice finish. Would buy over and over again.
Nov 29th, 2016
After a too short vacation in Bordeaux, I can't help but compare this to those (and I like both). Left bank blend (75% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, the remainder cabernet franc and petit verdot), but the style is quite different. This unapologetically lacks the restraint you'd expect in a Medoc red, as much in the nose as on the palate. Enjoyable, particularly given the price.
After a too short vacation in Bordeaux, I can't help but compare this to those (and I like both). Left bank blend (75% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, the remainder cabernet franc and petit verdot), but the style is quite different. This unapologetically lacks the restraint you'd expect in a Medoc red, as much in the nose as on the palate. Enjoyable, particularly given the price.
Jul 24th, 2016
Vanilla and plum on the nose. Spicy on the tongue.
Vanilla and plum on the nose. Spicy on the tongue.
Jun 17th, 2016
Pretty solid. Good thing it has some bottle age, would have been a bruiser in its youth.
Pretty solid. Good thing it has some bottle age, would have been a bruiser in its youth.
Mar 6th, 2016
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
