Flower Day - poured off a small amount of sediment. Dark garnet core out to a mahogany tinged edge. Nose of damp earth, ripe plums, cassis, mint and cedar. Quite fruit forward on the nose with definite tertiary elements. It's in a good place right now. On the palate, it's still fresh but then the tertiary notes take over - earthy, over-ripe plums, even a touch of acetic (which isn't bad, just noticeable) along with mushroom and some date flavours. The finish is long with some Amarone raisin character and the acetic zing. Past it's peak but still enjoyable.
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Decanted to remove sediment. Nose matched initial palate of plum and cherry. Secondary flavors of smoke and some mocha. Oak and 14% alcohol are not distracting. Tannins have integrated. Heavy bodied, good acidity, 10 second finish. Color is dark garnet and cloudy. Nice
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Beautiful nose, with blackcurrants, blackberries, mint, sassafras, and chocolate; a touch of acidity, pretty black fruit flavors, a bit of vanilla and chocolate, holding well through the midpalate, with a lovely finish. Elegant, a very nice Washington cab.
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Starts to open up after at least an hour or two. Decent flavor, medium body and just an ok mouthfeel. The finish is a just a little off or acidic. Not a bad wine but not what I would expect from this producer and for the money.
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Really nice floral, blue/black fruit on the nose. Very full. The palate was a litte light on the mid and finish. Less than what I remeber in past bottles. This may have lost little. Nice to drink but not great.
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I had been experimenting with Columbia Valley, Yakima, and Walla Walla wines due to all the attention and notoriety. I opened this with Scott and Lynn T from Colorado during a visit. I believe they may have gifted to us. It was very red as compared to purple in color. It seemed a bit fluid and not very thick. Normally I expect a simple flat wine when I see that. This was special. It had an aspeny smell to it. Almost like a mulchy kinda composty aroma in a good way. In the mouth it was well balance say acid vs tannins. It was great glass of wine for the value. I have sense heard the 2005 is a notch or two better. Good wine with good company.
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Better then I expected. A little too cold when it was opened and a little harsh on the tannins. As it warmed up and opened up became a very nice wine that was consumed with slow cooked short ribs. Complemented the food quite nicely.
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Good purple color. Nose of light red berries and toasty oak. The palate has a hint of light fruit but becomes hollow quickly. The finish is disjointed and acidic. VA? Also considering it is 13.7% it seems the fruit is too weak to contain the Alc. Overall it drinks like a $10 wine not $40.
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12/10/2022 - ocperu wrote: 93 Points
Wow 18 years later still held up extremely well. Supple and some fruit still lingering. Wish the auction had more!
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3/30/2021 - biggie Likes this wine: 87 Points
Flower Day - poured off a small amount of sediment. Dark garnet core out to a mahogany tinged edge. Nose of damp earth, ripe plums, cassis, mint and cedar. Quite fruit forward on the nose with definite tertiary elements. It's in a good place right now. On the palate, it's still fresh but then the tertiary notes take over - earthy, over-ripe plums, even a touch of acetic (which isn't bad, just noticeable) along with mushroom and some date flavours. The finish is long with some Amarone raisin character and the acetic zing. Past it's peak but still enjoyable.
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10/30/2015 - wine4ever Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted to remove sediment. Nose matched initial palate of plum and cherry. Secondary flavors of smoke and some mocha. Oak and 14% alcohol are not distracting. Tannins have integrated. Heavy bodied, good acidity, 10 second finish. Color is dark garnet and cloudy. Nice
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2/14/2015 - jkwoodward Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 2+ hours. Chocolate and red fruit with a hint of eucalyptus. Still with some tannins but on the plateau.
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11/1/2014 - treaganjr Likes this wine:
The wine looks garnet colored. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells like red currant. It tastes like medium toast.
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12/30/2013 - enjoyvino wrote: 90 Points
Wasnt really paying attention but thought it was ok. Still had some fruit and was decent.
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10/4/2012 - hiker_guy wrote:
Nice wine. No notes last night as this was the second bottle opened. It was very much enjoyed.
Would buy again.
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7/13/2010 - wahoo70 wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful nose, with blackcurrants, blackberries, mint, sassafras, and chocolate; a touch of acidity, pretty black fruit flavors, a bit of vanilla and chocolate, holding well through the midpalate, with a lovely finish. Elegant, a very nice Washington cab.
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5/15/2010 - enjoyvino wrote: 88 Points
Starts to open up after at least an hour or two. Decent flavor, medium body and just an ok mouthfeel. The finish is a just a little off or acidic. Not a bad wine but not what I would expect from this producer and for the money.
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3/1/2010 - enjoyvino wrote: 88 Points
Really nice floral, blue/black fruit on the nose. Very full. The palate was a litte light on the mid and finish. Less than what I remeber in past bottles. This may have lost little. Nice to drink but not great.
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9/29/2009 - WineForRob wrote: 88 Points
Tight when opened with a sharp acidic spike. Settled with air to reveal black fruits and some oak. Medium bodied and tasty but not very complex.
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9/18/2009 - ewineguy wrote: 89 Points
I had been experimenting with Columbia Valley, Yakima, and Walla Walla wines due to all the attention and notoriety. I opened this with Scott and Lynn T from Colorado during a visit. I believe they may have gifted to us. It was very red as compared to purple in color. It seemed a bit fluid and not very thick. Normally I expect a simple flat wine when I see that. This was special. It had an aspeny smell to it. Almost like a mulchy kinda composty aroma in a good way. In the mouth it was well balance say acid vs tannins. It was great glass of wine for the value. I have sense heard the 2005 is a notch or two better. Good wine with good company.
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4/24/2009 - mellison wrote: 91 Points
Better then I expected. A little too cold when it was opened and a little harsh on the tannins. As it warmed up and opened up became a very nice wine that was consumed with slow cooked short ribs. Complemented the food quite nicely.
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1/8/2009 - jeffm_fla wrote: 90 Points
Black fruit is a little over the top but has a fine lingering finish. Needs a little more time (or maybe decanting?) to smoothe the tannins.
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8/8/2008 - SoCal wrote: 79 Points
Good purple color. Nose of light red berries and toasty oak. The palate has a hint of light fruit but becomes hollow quickly. The finish is disjointed and acidic. VA? Also considering it is 13.7% it seems the fruit is too weak to contain the Alc. Overall it drinks like a $10 wine not $40.
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6/27/2008 - mcwinesnob wrote:
90 Points, very smooth, great finish, full-bodied. ready to drink now........
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4/11/2008 - AdamRobert wrote: 87 Points
Decent cab, but overoaked.
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