Community Tasting Notes 10

• Oenecnist wrote:

  March 16, 2019 - Ordered a mixed case after a visit to the winery when it was just emerging--around 2000, I think. I think D2 was about 25-30/b, and I ordered 6b. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark ruby; fragrant red fruit nose with subdued oak; mature redcurrant, some oak, round, very good mouthfeel; med finish. Delicious--better than some younger bottles that may have had storage issues. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: I've stopped giving scores on a "100-point scale" as I've become less convinced that they can be meaningful to others. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. I considered this outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.

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• Gary Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 17, 2015 - Drinking beautifully - very much alive, will continue to age.

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• devman wrote:

  December 23, 2011 - still some life in this one. Great balance and plenty of fruit left.

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• nospeel wrote: 88 points

  November 15, 2011 - Past its prime. First bottle I had was flawed - yuck. Second, rather lovely. Deep casis/tobacco nose. Anise and dark fruit on palate. Fine finish. Tannins are receded (still peeking around). Do drink up.

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• six sandy feet wrote: 88 points

  October 18, 2008 - Very smooth, sikly finish with blackberries forward. Drinking very nicely now, but agree with prior note that it is probably at its peak.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer DeLille Cellars
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation D2
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region Washington
• SubRegion Columbia Valley
• Appellation Columbia Valley
• UPC Code 000000280457

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• In Cellars 123 (51%)
• Consumed 119 (49%)

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