Sinclair Estate Vineyards

Pentatonic Columbia Valley Red Blend

9.021 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco and cacao notes.

A blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco and cacao notes.

Jun 29th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 46% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot, 16% Cab Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco and cacao notes.

A blend of 46% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot, 16% Cab Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco and cacao notes.

Aug 16th, 2021
"Odedi"

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's one from Washington State.

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black currants, wood, vanilla, cola, earth, licorice, spices, coffee, pencil lead, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco and metals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, wood, earth, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, bitter herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark chocolates.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice Merlot based Bordeaux Blend from Washington State. Easy drinking and tangy.

This 7 year old is Nicely balanced with mild complexity and is peaking now. Elegant, gracious and soft.

Good by itself or with food and good right out of the bottle.

Thank you Wendy for sharing this with me.

I paired it with cheeses and fresh vegetables.

A blend of 53% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. A very small production of only 19 barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40.

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's one from Washington State.

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black currants, wood, vanilla, cola, earth, licorice, spices, coffee, pencil lead, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco and metals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, wood, earth, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, bitter herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark chocolates.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice Merlot based Bordeaux Blend from Washington State. Easy drinking and tangy.

This 7 year old is Nicely balanced with mild complexity and is peaking now. Elegant, gracious and soft.

Good by itself or with food and good right out of the bottle.

Thank you Wendy for sharing this with me.

I paired it with cheeses and fresh vegetables.

A blend of 53% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. A very small production of only 19 barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40.

Feb 27th, 2020
Shawn Wilk

Walla Walla wine tasting event, which was an amazing experience

Walla Walla wine tasting event, which was an amazing experience

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2013
Joe Paradise

Graphite and toast on the nose. Ripe wildberry with fragrant violet and spice on the palate. Petit verdot shines in a great way on this one.

Graphite and toast on the nose. Ripe wildberry with fragrant violet and spice on the palate. Petit verdot shines in a great way on this one.

Dec 3rd, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.8

Seattle Wine Awaed Double Gold Winner like chewing on slate stone

Seattle Wine Awaed Double Gold Winner like chewing on slate stone

Sep 20th, 2015
Charles D Cummings

Silky fine tannins, balanced acidity and flavors of vanilla, mocha and coffee. I have never had a bad wine from this producer. I recommend anything they make.

Silky fine tannins, balanced acidity and flavors of vanilla, mocha and coffee. I have never had a bad wine from this producer. I recommend anything they make.

Nov 17th, 2018
Justin Floyd

Amazing...2 years, prob 10!!!

Amazing...2 years, prob 10!!!

May 22nd, 2016
Charles D Cummings

Dark berries and vanilla. Again, I've not had a Sinclair Estate wine I didn't love.

Dark berries and vanilla. Again, I've not had a Sinclair Estate wine I didn't love.

May 20th, 2016
Gene Gray

Great wine with full body and smooth finish.

Great wine with full body and smooth finish.

Jun 7th, 2015