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2009 Seven Hills Winery Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 12
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cwiebe Likes this wine: 89 points
September 24, 2017 - A very nice blend, but it faded fast, about 16 hours from open.
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Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine: 87 points
May 29, 2016 - Good. Just entering its drinking window. I detect mixed black fruits, some floral perfume, and gentle but firm tannins; they were firm enough to accompany a grilled steak.
While this was good, it was simple, lacking the complexity and minerality of the original Bordeaux blends it attempts to emulate. For the price, rather a low QPR. -
Ron Felthoven wrote:
January 23, 2016 - Tannins still not resolved but with the right food this is a gem
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RussK wrote: 92 points
March 3, 2015 - Russk. Nathan's Bx tasting at Café Italia. Nice liquid mouth of fruit. No jam. Volatile Aromatics. Reminds me of a good Portuguese red.
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memphishusky Likes this wine:
April 29, 2014 - Tannins have mellowed nicely. Fruit is still proudly displayed
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By Sean Sullivan
4/13/2012 (link) *** points(Seven Hills Winery Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) A moderately aromatic wine with floral notes, tar, red vines, herbal notes, and licorice. The palate has an understated grace with soft fruit flavors and chalky, slightly dry tannins. A tart, lingering finish. 39% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. Aged 20 months in French oak (40% new). 14.2% alcohol. 525 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Seven Hills Winery
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 62 (27%)
- Consumed 164 (72%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSeven Hills Winery
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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