| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments Comment Date Community Score More... |
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2011 Andrew Rich RoussanneColumbia Valley more |
11/15/2016 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 90 pointsImpressive...it's 5 years old! |
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2015 Bethel Heights Chardonnay CasteelEola - Amity Hills more |
7/6/2018 - Motz wrote: 93 pointsThe most complete, rounded, and structured of a flight of Bethel Heights wines. Had wondered why it was the last to be poured, and the grip and structure answered that question emphatically. This can evolve for at least a decade and may improve.
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2013 Betz Family Syrah La Côte RousseRed Mountain more |
7/31/2016 - Motz wrote: 94 pointsBetz's style appears to be shifting toward varietally correct, balanced, and terroir driven, with oak as a condiment rather than the main course. This offering commands attention from the outset, expressing tremendous purity of (non-jammy, non-inky) Syrah, powerful acid, and surprising tannins. The mouthfeel delivers a strong sense of stately poise and depth. The middle and back turn rustically griping and gritty and the finish has no quit in it. Reminiscent of Gramercy Cellar's finest offerings, this wine has the substance to age for 12 to 15 years. Appealing and delicious! 93-95!
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2014 Bunnell Family Cellars HeleneYakima Valley White Blend more |
1/7/2020 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 92 points50/50 blend of Roussanne and Viognier, and a perfect example of the capability of white wine to age if properly constructed. Light viscous mouth feel with peach aromatics. A screaming deal at $10 from Full Pull
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2007 Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia VineyardRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/4/2014 - Brownvino wrote: 90 pointsDented for one hour. I know this was an early consumption. I was curious. I have a few more bottles. The fruit was not strong. Nose was just OK. I will hope for better results next time, but I am concerned.
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| White |
2021 Cantina Terlan Pinot Bianco TraditionAlto Adige - Südtirol more |
4/13/2023 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot Likes this wine: 89 pointsI actually get a lot of tropical fruit on the nose here; which no one else seems to get on these, but I swear it's there.
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| Red |
2009 Cayuse God Only KnowsWalla Walla Valley Grenache more |
7/25/2019 - Champagneinhand Likes this wine: NRMuch better than I anticipated. Really up there with the better 90%+ CdP wines. Beautiful fruit, textures and not too hot.
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2018 Domaine Chante Cigale CicadaVin de France Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
3/2/2020 - stormygirl Does not like this wine: 76 pointsThis has a semi unpleasant dusty flavor. Not sure if it’s this one bottle or the norm but it’s not enjoyable
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2018 Clos des Lunes Lune d'ArgentBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/16/2021 - NavyVet6874 wrote: 92 pointsExcellent, should have bought more
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2008 Col SolareColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/20/2014 - Motz wrote: 91 pointsThe four vintages of Col Solare I've tasted have displayed noticeable nuance, no two are the same. The 2005, 2007, and 2009 vintages, however, can generally be categorized as bold; the 2008 is subdued, even elegant, by comparison. The nose is mostly mute, the attack soft. The wine comes to life at the mid palate, showing refined grainy tannins, and very nice acidity. This is accompanied by charming dark berry fruit that emerges from behind the oak. In a word, racy.
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2012 Côte Bonneville Cabernet Sauvignon DuBrul VineyardYakima Valley more |
9/25/2020 - Ecbatana Likes this wine: 95 pointsUpon first pour the nose is a strawberry parade, flat out. Decant, wait, then wait some more to be rewarded with an intriguing bouquet that displays a mineral-rich mountain air and eucalyptus leaves freshness. This is coupled with cassis, blackberries, cherry cola syrup, cotton candy, definitely some boozy heat, very enveloping.
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2009 Côte Bonneville Carriage House DuBrul VineyardYakima Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/19/2015 - Motz wrote: 92 pointsFragrant bouquet, an admixture of fruit and quality oak. Dubrul fruit (high acid, low tannin) is readily apparent. Judicious use of oak, medium plus acid, substantive finish. There's a lot to this and though it drinks very nicely now it should provide even more enjoyment in two to three years. Drink through 2025. 91-92.
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| Red |
2012 Côtes de Ciel Petit Verdot Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain more |
3/6/2015 - Motz wrote: NRTasted blind, vanilla draped (oak) Red Mountain aromatics on the bouquet. Very dark in color. Huge, palate singeing alcohol. First thought Red Mountain Souzao because of the high acid, then corrected to PV.
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2016 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/9/2019 - Motz wrote: 93 pointsThe prettiest vintage of this wine that I recall, while also the most delicate. The bouquet features effusive stone fruit (nectarine, white peach, apricot) essences, with white flower, tropical, honey, and citrus accents. Gorgeous! More of the same on the palate, in balanced, crystalline-like, inflection-changing waves. Compelling energy and lift frames the fruit beautifully, enhancing the overall harmony. This will be difficult to resist in its youth. It will be interesting to follow over the next several years.
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2014 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/7/2016 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is an amazing vintage, really nice and crisp.
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2013 DeLille Cellars Malbec Red Willow VineyardYakima Valley more |
4/17/2018 - pavinee.paulsness@gmail.com wrote: 89 pointsOld style which I'm not use to. Seems like DeLille wines could be set down for a decade and just continue to improve. Will try again around 2021,
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2010 Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hillsmore |
8/18/2016 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 92 pointsPnP and very good. Barely any sediment. Dark, aromatic, soft tannins with a lingering finish. First taste after 3.5 years in my cellar. Really good wine, bought blind...thanks Paul!
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2009 Doubleback Cabernet SauvignonWalla Walla Valley more |
2/18/2016 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 91 pointsTook to dinner for my son's 28th birthday dinner at Daniel's Broiler on Lake Union. Decanted both bottles and drank over the dinner. Ready to go now! Initial nose was very full of floral and berry notes, first sip a little tight. Completely unwound within 15 minutes to silky smoothness. Not too complex, but nice subtle changes through a medium finish.
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| Red |
2013 Doubleback Cabernet SauvignonWalla Walla Valley more |
9/27/2023 - NavyVet6874 wrote: NRCork broke in half, but was air tight with no bleed. Double decanted. First pour had restrained nose and some sharp, but short-lived tannins in back.
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2012 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Seven Springs VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
11/24/2016 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 89 pointsI'm not a pinot guy, especially if I haven't tasted before buying. I bought this on a strong recommendation, which seemed justified when this got rated #3 on WS Top 100. It was good, but whatever it was that the pros got out of, I didn't see it. Had with Thanksgiving dinner.
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2009 Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
12/20/2013 - NavyVet6874 Likes this wine: 92 pointsWonderful wine for a special occasion. Very dark ruby; only the outer edge lets any light through. Full nose that made me feel like I was in the cellar surrounded by aging casks. Looong finish.
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Comment posted by NavyVet6874:
11/17/2016 1:58:00 PM - I took a flyer on this when it was offered by a small distributor I frequent in Seattle, Full Pull Wines. Their notes said this was the Club-only release at $35, and I was able to get two bottles at $15. It was quite enjoyable.