A nice change of pace to drink a grape normally used as a blending varietal. A very floral (as opposed to fruity) nose and that must be why winemakers add this into their Bordeaux blends. Interesting but not a wine I would seek out.
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Still liking this versatile wine. Can pair with almost anything than maybe fatty beef/lamb. Cherry hints and subtle tannins. Paired with smoked pork. Amazing.
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Woodinville Tasting w/jrockman & JerryL: Definitely too young. Tannins came across quite strongly, but also quite a bit of fruit - mainly plum and blackberry. Would love to see what it looks like in 5 years.
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5/28/2018 - DStone Likes this wine: 90 Points
A New World version of Cab Franc, quite nice. Not too oaked. Nicely done. Can certainly tell that there's Merlot in the wine.
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5/2/2015 - Chip & Susanne Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark, rich packed with elegant violet, blueberry, plum & warm vanilla notes on nose. Vibrant & focused on the palate, displays nice balance. Long, polished finish...
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8/14/2014 - Arch57 wrote: 88 Points
A nice change of pace to drink a grape normally used as a blending varietal. A very floral (as opposed to fruity) nose and that must be why winemakers add this into their Bordeaux blends. Interesting but not a wine I would seek out.
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7/23/2014 - ScubaSommelier wrote: 92 Points
Still liking this versatile wine. Can pair with almost anything than maybe fatty beef/lamb. Cherry hints and subtle tannins. Paired with smoked pork. Amazing.
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8/9/2013 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine: 90 Points
Woodinville Tasting w/jrockman & JerryL: Definitely too young. Tannins came across quite strongly, but also quite a bit of fruit - mainly plum and blackberry. Would love to see what it looks like in 5 years.
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1/5/2013 - jmcmchi wrote: 90 Points
Smoky violet nose. On palate nice residual tannins; mid length finish, tending towards softer Loire style
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