Perfectly fine Columbia Vly red blend of Bordeaux varietals + syrah. Had all the expected flavors of dark cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and pepper -- but no wow factor. May hold for a couple more years.
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Powerful floral and spice nose is seductive enough to convince people who said they didn't want a glass to have one. Very dark purple appearance. Palate of lavender, grape bubblegum, cherry, plum, black pepper, cinnamon, tar, and coffee.
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Bought in a restaurant at 25% off regular price. Finished at home after about a 3 hour gap. Beautiful blend of Columbia Valley and Red Mtn. vineyards; the latter really puts the body in the bottle. Dark purple, medium-bodied, juicy. Not especially long finish, I put that on the cool vintage, but very enjoyable on its own after I got home.
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6/23/2016 - VlgJeff wrote: 88 Points
Perfectly fine Columbia Vly red blend of Bordeaux varietals + syrah. Had all the expected flavors of dark cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and pepper -- but no wow factor. May hold for a couple more years.
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11/4/2015 - Merrit Likes this wine: 90 Points
Powerful floral and spice nose is seductive enough to convince people who said they didn't want a glass to have one. Very dark purple appearance. Palate of lavender, grape bubblegum, cherry, plum, black pepper, cinnamon, tar, and coffee.
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1/19/2015 - jimphelps wrote: 90 Points
Leather and tobacco. Proper on the back of the tongue. Nice fruit balance.
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12/3/2014 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
Pleasant aromatics, including charcuterie and hints of orange zest. A well made kitchen sink red. 89-90.
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2/21/2014 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bought in a restaurant at 25% off regular price. Finished at home after about a 3 hour gap. Beautiful blend of Columbia Valley and Red Mtn. vineyards; the latter really puts the body in the bottle. Dark purple, medium-bodied, juicy. Not especially long finish, I put that on the cool vintage, but very enjoyable on its own after I got home.
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