Sleight Of Hand Cellars
The Archimage Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
Beautiful stuff. Lots of spice and that dominant Can Franc nose, silky smooth and nicely resolved.
Beautiful stuff. Lots of spice and that dominant Can Franc nose, silky smooth and nicely resolved.
Feb 7th, 2021This Archimage is a blend of; Cabernet Franc 56%, Merlot 38% and 6%Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley. It's 100% free run juice. Amazing nose of; dark currants, caramel, baking spices, black licorice and brilliant florals that are dominated by purple flowers with other fresh dark flowers. The palate has; ruby, ripe, floral, black currants, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, spice, mocha & milk chocolate. Sweet & candied fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black raspberries & raspberries. Leather, cigar, tobacco, underbrush, black licorice, big, round, mouthwatering acidity and a long, expressive, beautiful, elegant finish that is; 50% fruit, 30% spice & 20% earth. Photos of their winery signage, beautiful fruit ready for harvest and artwork on their Psychedelic wine label done by one of their friends that plays music and is a graphic artist.
This Archimage is a blend of; Cabernet Franc 56%, Merlot 38% and 6%Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley. It's 100% free run juice. Amazing nose of; dark currants, caramel, baking spices, black licorice and brilliant florals that are dominated by purple flowers with other fresh dark flowers. The palate has; ruby, ripe, floral, black currants, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, spice, mocha & milk chocolate. Sweet & candied fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, black plum, black raspberries & raspberries. Leather, cigar, tobacco, underbrush, black licorice, big, round, mouthwatering acidity and a long, expressive, beautiful, elegant finish that is; 50% fruit, 30% spice & 20% earth. Photos of their winery signage, beautiful fruit ready for harvest and artwork on their Psychedelic wine label done by one of their friends that plays music and is a graphic artist.
Aug 23rd, 2017Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.
Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016A blend of 54 merlot 46 cf only 675 Cases produced a much cooler vintage in Washington raspberry coulis like fruit cheery and a nice touch of tobacco herbs coco this wine sees 23 months in French oak 34% new very complex bouquet of aromas. Rich and chewy on the tongue with a firm hand of tannins but also lots of acidity holding things together with a long layered finish lots of fresh earth and mineral notes. Finish 50+ most excellent
A blend of 54 merlot 46 cf only 675 Cases produced a much cooler vintage in Washington raspberry coulis like fruit cheery and a nice touch of tobacco herbs coco this wine sees 23 months in French oak 34% new very complex bouquet of aromas. Rich and chewy on the tongue with a firm hand of tannins but also lots of acidity holding things together with a long layered finish lots of fresh earth and mineral notes. Finish 50+ most excellent
1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions
Joe had this 10 years ago
Joe had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014Another SoH masterpiece. Earthy, smokey, rich and excellent dark cherry with a bit of vanilla.
Another SoH masterpiece. Earthy, smokey, rich and excellent dark cherry with a bit of vanilla.
1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2014Not opened yet. Was a gift from a guest at Daniels!
This was very good!!
Not opened yet. Was a gift from a guest at Daniels!
This was very good!!
Loads of terroir. Earthy, loam, mushroom, braised meat, leather. Big fruit but fades to bitter earthy notes quickly. Good balance.
Loads of terroir. Earthy, loam, mushroom, braised meat, leather. Big fruit but fades to bitter earthy notes quickly. Good balance.
Sep 22nd, 2016