Still delicious and just as good as the bottle I had 3 years ago. Fruit seems to be fading just a bit with more emphasis now on the earthy/dusty, minerals, dried herbs, and cocoa notes. There is still plenty of blackberries & plums on the nose and palate with overtones of baking spices as well. A lovely wine really, but then again, I like drier reds vs the sweet ones they tend to market to the general public. 92
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Vivid cherry, licorice, starting to get the old raisin taste. Might have been brighter a few years ago but it rich and beautiful. I will drink my last one of this vintage soon.
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Deep-dark reddish-purple in color with ever-so-slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of spice & floral notes, earthy/dusty, minerals, dried herbs, anise, some cocoa notes & a slight touch of vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with cocoa, herbs, spices, minerals, & a hint of vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks well at present with decanting & airing, but at 14 years of age, it is approaching its peak of development although it should hold onto its present plateau for several more years if cellared properly. A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc from the Seven Hills Vineyard.
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Drinking well. Smooth, long finish, well integrated. A very unique profile....definitely from Washington. Mix of Cab, Merlot, and Cab Franc. Quite complex. Dusty, earthy, chocolatey, and coffee nose. Similar on palate with also dark fruit (blackberry, plum and black currant) and lots of earth (herbs, mineral, underbrush). Medium-heavy, nicely balanced. Definitely more old world than new world. Drink now-2024
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Pop and poured. Ready to go Washington cab from Walla Walla. In a good place now. Good balance between fruit in earth and structure. No major flaws. Went well with Callie-Ital cuisine. Drink or hold for near term. B
Very nice Washington Cab that was a bit dry with lots of oak on the palate. Not very complex but a nice Mag to take to a party of not so established wine drinkers
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Leather, forest, spice and burnished softness for me in a well structured mid palate The finish is shorter than I would have liked Not much ripe fruit taste
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Popped and poured - Color dark red but shows some aging. Nice dark fruit flavors of black cherry, cherry, and black rasberry with nuances of leather. Moderate to light acidity. Fine tannins which make it very drinkable right out of the bottle (use a glass instead). Finish centered around the fine tannis which lingers well into the minutes vs. seconds. Wine is very drinkable now but could become a bit flabby in about 5 years. Enjoy now to 4.9 years.
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Excellent the second day. Drank part of the bottle after letting it breathe for about an hour which really opened it up, but it was far better the second day. I didn't decant the wine - just left it in the bottle. The color is beautiful and dark, the nose superb with lots of dark fruit. Good with a prime NY strip the first night and really good with chicken parmesan the next day. I'll buy more if I see it offered.
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good wine, decanted and drank without any food. Very cherry and spice, with an obvious oak intertwining, but not over the top. Nice wine, always consistent
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Unfortunately, drank this without decanting and out of plastic cups. The wine was very tannic from the get go, it needs proper decanting and glasses. Loads of dark fruit on the nose and palate. The wine improved over the hour we drank it and it became very well balanced and approachable. Probably deserves a few more points with the proper conditions.
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Brought to a restaurant for dinner. Bottle was probably a little warm when served and was poured into a small decanter. Lots of ripe blue and black berry fruits mixed with a bit of a vanilla element and very soft tannins on the back end. For $25, I enjoyed this quite a lot and will consider picking up another bottle or two. Improved throughout the meal. I think that served at the proper temperature and given a little more of an extended decant, this would be even better.
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Our 3L bottle was a Christmas delight, well crafted, well balanced, mature, excellent dark fruit, fine well integrated tannins and long pleasant finish. Received rave reviews from the entire family as one of the best wines we've enjoyed over the years. Highly recommended.
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(14.4%) 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc - You can’t not smell this wine, literally! If you try to drink it without taking a sniff it stops you in your tracks as soon as you dip your nose in. Loaded with layers and layers of scents; cherries, herbs, spice and more. A Bordeaux blend, this one is very nice on the palate with big purple fruit and a juicy, dry back structure. So silky smooth! Earthy and elegant throughout while showing nice fruit before leading to a chalky (the rock sort), minerally finish that lasts and lasts. I refused to finish this one; taking small pour after small pour until the ultimate sadness set in as the bottle poured no more.
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Decanted 30min. Nose didn't give a lot. On the palate this was a still quite tightly wound, but deep and rich. Beautifully defined currant and dark fruit, some spice, not yet showing significant secondary notes. Grippy tannins, long finish with some menthol and glycerin. I would expect this bottle to improve for some time.
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Like the merlot, from the Seven Hills Vineyard, and both of them show a funky, muddy earth on the nose that I really like; color is pretty, a dark ruby. On the palate, has a lightness compared to, say, a CA bordeaux blend. Tannic at this point, but has potential to develop into a nice wine with a lighter feel.
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taste: excellent depth with chewy tannins that give off the youth of the wine. Tasty medium/full body with well defined tones of black cherries, dark berry tones, anise, and some hints of smokey tones lie underneath
overall: Lots of promise on this wine. Will need some years to fully come about as it will certainly need it. Comes off as slightly more accessible then the apogee right now with excellent fruit tones and a real rich and attractive style to it
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Charcoal and a good bit of black fruit in the mix. Soft tannins in the mouth with a bit of green pepper coming through on the finish. Drinking nicely now but give this a couple of years in the bottle and it will be wonderful!
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7/30/2022 - wine4ever Likes this wine:
Still delicious and just as good as the bottle I had 3 years ago. Fruit seems to be fading just a bit with more emphasis now on the earthy/dusty, minerals, dried herbs, and cocoa notes. There is still plenty of blackberries & plums on the nose and palate with overtones of baking spices as well. A lovely wine really, but then again, I like drier reds vs the sweet ones they tend to market to the general public. 92
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4/15/2022 - Butsch wrote: 97 Points
Vivid cherry, licorice, starting to get the old raisin taste. Might have been brighter a few years ago but it rich and beautiful. I will drink my last one of this vintage soon.
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2/6/2020 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deep-dark reddish-purple in color with ever-so-slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of spice & floral notes, earthy/dusty, minerals, dried herbs, anise, some cocoa notes & a slight touch of vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with cocoa, herbs, spices, minerals, & a hint of vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks well at present with decanting & airing, but at 14 years of age, it is approaching its peak of development although it should hold onto its present plateau for several more years if cellared properly. A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc from the Seven Hills Vineyard.
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8/4/2019 - Bill1100 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Last bottle, best of the lot.
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5/25/2019 - wine4ever Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking well. Smooth, long finish, well integrated. A very unique profile....definitely from Washington. Mix of Cab, Merlot, and Cab Franc. Quite complex. Dusty, earthy, chocolatey, and coffee nose. Similar on palate with also dark fruit (blackberry, plum and black currant) and lots of earth (herbs, mineral, underbrush). Medium-heavy, nicely balanced. Definitely more old world than new world. Drink now-2024
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4/21/2018 - mdnewton wrote: 92 Points
Lovely wine. Nice balance but starting to soften a bit. Drink up if you have it.
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5/2/2017 - Hansen73 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light tannins, very mellow dark red fruit, smooth
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10/23/2016 - 8count Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking amazing now. No tannins, so finish up sooner than later.
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5/18/2016 - petermachtley Likes this wine: 93 Points
Better with age!
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8/30/2015 - Whine-oh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pop and poured. Ready to go Washington cab from Walla Walla. In a good place now. Good balance between fruit in earth and structure. No major flaws. Went well with Callie-Ital cuisine. Drink or hold for near term. B
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5/13/2015 - memphishusky Likes this wine:
Really drinking well. Very smooth and seems to have lots of life ahead.
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11/30/2014 - nav wrote: 90 Points
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8/19/2014 - NEwino wrote: 91 Points
Very nice Washington Cab that was a bit dry with lots of oak on the palate. Not very complex but a nice Mag to take to a party of not so established wine drinkers
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1/26/2013 - rrush wrote: 92 Points
Leather, forest, spice and burnished softness for me in a well structured mid palate
The finish is shorter than I would have liked
Not much ripe fruit taste
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10/16/2012 - BrianT wrote: 91 Points
Had it with Tri tip. Dark plum and dark cherry on the nose. Light oak, dark plum, lots of fruit. Also a hint of vanilla. Fine tannins.
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8/29/2012 - BornToRhone wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured - Color dark red but shows some aging. Nice dark fruit flavors of black cherry, cherry, and black rasberry with nuances of leather. Moderate to light acidity. Fine tannins which make it very drinkable right out of the bottle (use a glass instead). Finish centered around the fine tannis which lingers well into the minutes vs. seconds. Wine is very drinkable now but could become a bit flabby in about 5 years. Enjoy now to 4.9 years.
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7/7/2012 - W2WineGuy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice bourdeaux style wa red. Definitely in the "drink me" stage. Pretty much a pop and pour into decanter, then pour into glasses, did well
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3/30/2012 - Nbkat8 wrote: 92 Points
Nice firm structure, smooth oak, dark blackberries, spice. Drinking extremely well right now
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1/6/2012 - GA_Seattle Likes this wine:
Mystery Wine and blind cab/merlot blend tasting in Cristalla Wine Club
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6/7/2011 - glimmerglass1 wrote: 92 Points
Rich and dark. Wonderful fruit and silky mouthfeel with moderate tannins and very nice finish. A good quality cellaring wine.
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4/25/2011 - Bill1100 wrote: 91 Points
Excellent the second day. Drank part of the bottle after letting it breathe for about an hour which really opened it up, but it was far better the second day. I didn't decant the wine - just left it in the bottle. The color is beautiful and dark, the nose superb with lots of dark fruit. Good with a prime NY strip the first night and really good with chicken parmesan the next day. I'll buy more if I see it offered.
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4/10/2011 - Saul wrote: 89 Points
popped and poured, at first was quite dissapointed as there was a lingering sour taste, but left aone for a little and this wine really came around.
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2/20/2011 - gdenton wrote: 90 Points
Very nice. Need more
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12/10/2010 - Saul wrote: 89 Points
good wine, decanted and drank without any food. Very cherry and spice, with an obvious oak intertwining, but not over the top. Nice wine, always consistent
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12/6/2010 - xboomer wrote: 91 Points
Very good. Even better the second day.
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10/24/2010 - korkd wrote: 92 Points
Light, however very smooth after a 2hr decanting. Nose of licorice and subtle fruits.
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10/21/2010 - ocattorney wrote: 90 Points
Unfortunately, drank this without decanting and out of plastic cups. The wine was very tannic from the get go, it needs proper decanting and glasses. Loads of dark fruit on the nose and palate. The wine improved over the hour we drank it and it became very well balanced and approachable. Probably deserves a few more points with the proper conditions.
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8/12/2010 - Rob MacKay wrote: 90 Points
Brought to a restaurant for dinner. Bottle was probably a little warm when served and was poured into a small decanter. Lots of ripe blue and black berry fruits mixed with a bit of a vanilla element and very soft tannins on the back end. For $25, I enjoyed this quite a lot and will consider picking up another bottle or two. Improved throughout the meal. I think that served at the proper temperature and given a little more of an extended decant, this would be even better.
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7/15/2010 - slippytoad wrote: 91 Points
Quite impressed, k&l club wine. Shall buy a few more.
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6/10/2010 - TEDL wrote: 84 Points
Dry, did not taste much fruit. Good but did not stand out.
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4/29/2010 - dratwood wrote: 93 Points
Our 3L bottle was a Christmas delight, well crafted, well balanced, mature, excellent dark fruit, fine well integrated tannins and long pleasant finish. Received rave reviews from the entire family as one of the best wines we've enjoyed over the years. Highly recommended.
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3/31/2010 - Jason Rzutkiewicz Likes this wine: 90 Points
(14.4%) 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc - You can’t not smell this wine, literally! If you try to drink it without taking a sniff it stops you in your tracks as soon as you dip your nose in. Loaded with layers and layers of scents; cherries, herbs, spice and more. A Bordeaux blend, this one is very nice on the palate with big purple fruit and a juicy, dry back structure. So silky smooth! Earthy and elegant throughout while showing nice fruit before leading to a chalky (the rock sort), minerally finish that lasts and lasts. I refused to finish this one; taking small pour after small pour until the ultimate sadness set in as the bottle poured no more.
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3/7/2010 - JPH104 wrote: 90 Points
Decanted 30min. Nose didn't give a lot. On the palate this was a still quite tightly wound, but deep and rich. Beautifully defined currant and dark fruit, some spice, not yet showing significant secondary notes. Grippy tannins, long finish with some menthol and glycerin. I would expect this bottle to improve for some time.
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2/2/2010 - amateurwino wrote: 88 Points
Like the merlot, from the Seven Hills Vineyard, and both of them show a funky, muddy earth on the nose that I really like; color is pretty, a dark ruby. On the palate, has a lightness compared to, say, a CA bordeaux blend. Tannic at this point, but has potential to develop into a nice wine with a lighter feel.
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11/23/2009 - Mxterrane wrote: 90 Points
Drank with 06 Apogee. Both are very similar in terms of nose and taste. But Perigee is more rounded than Apogee.
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9/14/2009 - KeithAkers wrote: 92 Points
Washington Wine Commision tasting (Rooftop Terrace, Millenium Park, Chicago IL): nose: very rich and full nose filled with really good tones of asian spices, blakc cherries, dark berries, and bits of anise. Classy depth with a robust style to is, though it is rather tight at this time
taste: excellent depth with chewy tannins that give off the youth of the wine. Tasty medium/full body with well defined tones of black cherries, dark berry tones, anise, and some hints of smokey tones lie underneath
overall: Lots of promise on this wine. Will need some years to fully come about as it will certainly need it. Comes off as slightly more accessible then the apogee right now with excellent fruit tones and a real rich and attractive style to it
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3/22/2009 - Mike Bates wrote: 92 Points
Charcoal and a good bit of black fruit in the mix. Soft tannins in the mouth with a bit of green pepper coming through on the finish. Drinking nicely now but give this a couple of years in the bottle and it will be wonderful!
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