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2010 Auclair Right Blend Artz Vineyard Red Mountain
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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hiker_guy Likes this wine:
January 14, 2023 - Been 3years since tasting this.
Youthful appearance with no signs of bricking
Nose has notes of sweet tobacco,
Palate is silky smooth, richly flavored with a long finish. Rich dark cherry compote with hints of cocoa powder and a hint of spice to add interest.
This is probably drinking at its peak. Lovely. -
hiker_guy Likes this wine:
January 21, 2020 - nose is youthful
palate is youthful, complex and in need of more time. Nice fruit and complexity. Long finish.
This one has a long future still.
Lovely -
hiker_guy Likes this wine:
December 12, 2018 - Took this to Charlie Parker's.
Rich nose, still primary and not showing much in the way of secondary notes. Oak is almost integrated but could use another year or two.
Really nice on the palate and paired well with the NY Strip steak.
Finish was long and complex.
Very nice. -
hiker_guy Likes this wine:
May 20, 2018 - Still very youthful so I think this has years to go.
Needed a couple hours to open up. Nice nose.
Palate was nicely layered and the finish was decent.
Paired with burgers and I thought the condiments on the burgers interfered with the enjoyment of the wine. Would pair better with steak or a nice beef stew.
Would buy again. -
hiker_guy Likes this wine:
June 22, 2016 - Surprisingly young profile.
Dark to the rim. Nose of primary fruit and oak notes.
Palate is very rich, complex, still primary and fruit forward. The 50% new oak still needs a little time to integrate. Long finish.
Will easily see its 10th anniversary. Hold for a few more years and you will be very happy.
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By Sean Sullivan
2/26/2013 (link) **** points(Auclair Winery Right Blend Red Wine Artz Vineyard Red Mountain) Medium ruby. Moderately aromatic with raspberries, cranberries, and oak spice. The palate has tart fruit flavors, fresh acid and quite firm tannins. A sophisticated, structure-driven wine. Give one to two years or decant. 77% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.3% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Auclair
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Right Blend
- Vineyard Artz Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 6 (18%)
- Consumed 28 (82%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardArtz Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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