I really wish Jerry would put some Malbec into this blend again. This year was by far one of his best. Excellent nose, structure, and finish. It's got at least another couple years viability!!
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wonderful secondary flavors match the fruit on the nose. Baking spic and licorice. I big wine but not overwhelming due to the balance. Wonderful purity of fuit. A prototypical wa wow-er. PDQ93
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Pdq93. Great nose with good oak characteristics. Smooth body. Just good. Incredibly smooth tannins. Aging well. Nice fruit and acid. This wine is improving.
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Suprisingly smooth and perhaps underated at 91. nice balace. Structure is sound. Easy to drink for a big WA red. BIG fruit. Solid choice for a steak dinner. Was better the second day (imediately recorked after opening)
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(Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Columbia Valley) Marionberry, brambleberry, and a little spice mixed with chocolate. Full and rich on the palate. 50% Cabernet; 22% Malbec; 17% Syrah; 11% Merlot. 14.7% alcohol.
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5/4/2013 - dleaf wrote: 90 Points
Surprisingly robust wine. Has cellared nicely.
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1/31/2012 - Shelbi & Kirk wrote: 95 Points
I really wish Jerry would put some Malbec into this blend again. This year was by far one of his best. Excellent nose, structure, and finish. It's got at least another couple years viability!!
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12/18/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 93 Points
wonderful secondary flavors match the fruit on the nose. Baking spic and licorice. I big wine but not overwhelming due to the balance. Wonderful purity of fuit. A prototypical wa wow-er. PDQ93
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6/26/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 93 Points
Pdq93. Great nose with good oak characteristics. Smooth body. Just good. Incredibly smooth tannins. Aging well. Nice fruit and acid. This wine is improving.
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9/5/2010 - pdemaio wrote: 91 Points
Suprisingly smooth and perhaps underated at 91. nice balace. Structure is sound. Easy to drink for a big WA red. BIG fruit. Solid choice for a steak dinner. Was better the second day (imediately recorked after opening)
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