Found some dusty bottles of this hidden in the back of our local liquor store. I'm pleased to report that this 2007 Tamarack blend is still drinking quite well. Still showing quite a bit of fruit, predominantly black and red berries.
Despite the fact that this wine is blended from several grapes, the Syrah really shines through and provides a touch of earthiness, which prevents it from being a fruit bomb. A great WA blend for < $20. Buy more.
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Blackberry, and plum...chewy with a spicy finish. Paired nice with bacon wrapped filet, with horseradish sauce. Aged nicely...though it is fairly close to end of it's shelve life. Very nice wine.
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Drank right out of the bottle. This is a big wine with a heavy fruit taste and a spicy bite. Finish indicates that the 2007 might be nearing the end of it's life.
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Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberries, cherries, baking spice, dried herbs, raspberry, plum, licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, and a bit of black pepper on the very open and inviting nose. Medium body with soft, ripe, tannins and decent acidity. Ripe and flavorful on the palate where the fruit shines. A bit soft but very tasty. The finish is a touch short and lacks a bit of zip, probably because of the low acidity. Very tasty, but not one to keep in the cellar, drink over the next year or two.
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Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, pepper, and some baking spice on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and decent acidity. Loads of rich, ripe fruit on the palate. A bit soft, but delicious. Not very complex, but tasty. I'm liking this a lot. Blend of 8 different grapes.
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Very good wine. A nice balanced fruit bomb. To me it seemed very syrah driven which was a good thing in this case. This is a wine that can be had on it's own but would go well with BBQ.
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very nice bottle of wine, especially for his price point. Very lush, full bodied berry flavor with hint of pepper on the back end. Smooth tannins that go down way too easy with a nice finish.
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It's hard to comprehend all the love for this mutt wine. It may be reasonably drinkable but it has no character of it's own. And I could go on and on listing actual real wines that cost less. I'm just sayin'.
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Very nice wine but talk about the kitchen sink! The eight varietals in this blend work remarkably well. Blackberry, red cherry, cedar smoke and pepper with nice finishing acidity. Very pleasant mouth feel and overall a well made wine. Paired great with various foods at Super Bowl party. Great QPR.
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Raspberry, blackberry, mocha, smoke (from the carmenere...rare for a US wine) and pepper - it's lush, broad on the palate and well balanced, with a long, lingering finish. This is an incredible wine for the price (about $15) and if I can find any more, I'll pick up everything I can et my hands on.
And, the blend on this thing is crazy (see below) - makes me want to be there for that blending party...probably takes a week to figure it all out.
BLEND - 31% Cabernet Sauvignon (15% Walla Walla Valley, 9% Columbia Valley, 4% Wahluke Slope, 3% Rattlesnake Hills - 27% Syrah (17% Columbia Valley, ◦6% Horse Heaven Hills, 2% Wahluke Slope, 2% Walla Walla Valley) - 16% Merlot (9% Walla Walla Valley, 4% Columbia Valley,2% Rattlesnake Hills, 1% Wahluke Slope - 14% Cabernet Franc (◦8% Horse Heaven Hills, 3% Walla Walla Valley, 3% Wahluke Slope - 7% Malbec (Columbia Valley) - 3% Sangiovese (Columbia Valley) - 1% Carmenere (Walla Walla Valley) - 1% Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Valley)
One of several excellent washington state blends in the under $20 range. Really good for the price, with black fruit, some oak, and a hint of chocolate.
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Decanted 1 hour. Beautiful nose that I can actually smell from about 10 feet away. Very earthy and peppery, with just a bit of funk. Spicy blackberry fruit, with lots of pepper on the palate. A touch of heat and slightly tannic still. This could use another 6 months to a year of bottle age, I think. Best decanted for 2+ hours prior to enjoying, if you are going to drink now.
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Focused aromas of boysenberry jam and vanilla are followed by flavors of dark chocolate-covered raspberries, sweet tobacco and asian spice, with a big dose of minerality on the lingering finish. Extracted but well-balanced, with good acidity. An intriguing blend that is full-bodied, smooth-as-silk, and a terrific value. Highly recommended.
Drinks light in body with a solid core, like the cream core of melting ice cream. An asparagus surface note evolves into more familiar red flavors of beets, tobacco, and caramel. Not quite robust enough for the rib eye entrée, but a worthy companion for the meal.
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nose: not a lot stands out...perhaps some stale bread aromas are less than enticing, but it's friday, so what the hey. palate: med-thin body, med finish, med-low acidity. Heat may be a little out of place, but it's not a deal-breaker. It's good wine, but not my favorite WA wine. Then again, my favorites are more $, so this could certainly stand by on its price point...86-87
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Very rich and delicious. Fair amount of sweet oak on the nose, but the palate is well integrated, especially after an hour of breathing. Full bodied, with real depth to its dark berry flavors, a smooth delivery of vanilla and even a touch of cinamon and mocha. There's alot to like with this effort and given the price I highly recommend.
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7/12/2015 - lkelley92 wrote: 82 Points
Medium bodied, bright fruits
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4/30/2015 - brown57 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Found some dusty bottles of this hidden in the back of our local liquor store. I'm pleased to report that this 2007 Tamarack blend is still drinking quite well. Still showing quite a bit of fruit, predominantly black and red berries.
Despite the fact that this wine is blended from several grapes, the Syrah really shines through and provides a touch of earthiness, which prevents it from being a fruit bomb. A great WA blend for < $20. Buy more.
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6/2/2013 - John Wine wrote: 89 Points
Blackberry, and plum...chewy with a spicy finish. Paired nice with bacon wrapped filet, with horseradish sauce. Aged nicely...though it is fairly close to end of it's shelve life. Very nice wine.
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7/9/2012 - johnthomason wrote: 86 Points
Drank right out of the bottle. This is a big wine with a heavy fruit taste and a spicy bite. Finish indicates that the 2007 might be nearing the end of it's life.
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7/27/2011 - cbbrown3 wrote: 90 Points
Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberries, cherries, baking spice, dried herbs, raspberry, plum, licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, and a bit of black pepper on the very open and inviting nose. Medium body with soft, ripe, tannins and decent acidity. Ripe and flavorful on the palate where the fruit shines. A bit soft but very tasty. The finish is a touch short and lacks a bit of zip, probably because of the low acidity. Very tasty, but not one to keep in the cellar, drink over the next year or two.
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4/18/2011 - pdederichs wrote: 89 Points
Lush fruits, well rounded with a bit of spice. Just as good the second, maybe better Enjoyed. Hope to try the 2008 as it was in the WS top 100.
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2/9/2011 - cbbrown3 wrote: 90 Points
Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, pepper, and some baking spice on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and decent acidity. Loads of rich, ripe fruit on the palate. A bit soft, but delicious. Not very complex, but tasty. I'm liking this a lot. Blend of 8 different grapes.
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12/3/2010 - Neve wrote: 88 Points
Good fruit; smooth tannins; too much oak. Fun wine with Maggie and Derek.
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10/8/2010 - Myron wrote: 88 Points
Lots o' fruit in this one but it goes down smooth and easy. Nice finish. Great wine to keep around.
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5/26/2010 - anonymoose12345 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very, very fruit forward. Easy drinkin, pairs great with big foods.
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4/25/2010 - chanote44 wrote: 89 Points
I really enjoyed this. Nice Washington blend with mild tannins and bright cherry friut. Not too complex but fun anyway.
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4/22/2010 - cadams wrote: 88 Points
Very good wine. A nice balanced fruit bomb. To me it seemed very syrah driven which was a good thing in this case. This is a wine that can be had on it's own but would go well with BBQ.
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3/12/2010 - Skully wrote: 89 Points
very nice bottle of wine, especially for his price point. Very lush, full bodied berry flavor with hint of pepper on the back end. Smooth tannins that go down way too easy with a nice finish.
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3/6/2010 - oropeza wrote: 78 Points
Lovely nose - violets & raspberries are what I picked up. Stewed prunes in the mouth. Terrible.
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2/17/2010 - greenblanket wrote:
It's hard to comprehend all the love for this mutt wine. It may be reasonably drinkable but it has no character of it's own. And I could go on and on listing actual real wines that cost less. I'm just sayin'.
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2/12/2010 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with previous notes.
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2/7/2010 - johnnyo wrote: 89 Points
Very nice wine but talk about the kitchen sink! The eight varietals in this blend work remarkably well. Blackberry, red cherry, cedar smoke and pepper with nice finishing acidity. Very pleasant mouth feel and overall a well made wine. Paired great with various foods at Super Bowl party. Great QPR.
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1/26/2010 - BSpdx wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with initial tasting note. Would recommend.
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1/21/2010 - rjhilgers@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Raspberry, blackberry, mocha, smoke (from the carmenere...rare for a US wine) and pepper - it's lush, broad on the palate and well balanced, with a long, lingering finish. This is an incredible wine for the price (about $15) and if I can find any more, I'll pick up everything I can et my hands on.
And, the blend on this thing is crazy (see below) - makes me want to be there for that blending party...probably takes a week to figure it all out.
BLEND
- 31% Cabernet Sauvignon (15% Walla Walla Valley, 9% Columbia Valley, 4% Wahluke Slope, 3% Rattlesnake Hills
- 27% Syrah (17% Columbia Valley, ◦6% Horse Heaven Hills, 2% Wahluke Slope, 2% Walla Walla Valley)
- 16% Merlot (9% Walla Walla Valley, 4% Columbia Valley,2% Rattlesnake Hills, 1% Wahluke Slope
- 14% Cabernet Franc (◦8% Horse Heaven Hills, 3% Walla Walla Valley, 3% Wahluke Slope
- 7% Malbec (Columbia Valley)
- 3% Sangiovese (Columbia Valley)
- 1% Carmenere (Walla Walla Valley)
- 1% Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Valley)
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1/1/2010 - seattleguy wrote: 89 Points
Licorice, strawberry, mushroom, spices. great value
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12/12/2009 - Kermadur wrote: 86 Points
The wine was fairly tannic and a bit sharp at first. After about an hour opened, it mellowed out well. A nice blend, a fair value.
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12/9/2009 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
One of several excellent washington state blends in the under $20 range. Really good for the price, with black fruit, some oak, and a hint of chocolate.
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11/16/2009 - painaulevain wrote:
donated to church auction.got to try it...very good
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11/14/2009 - Mida wrote: 88 Points
This is an excellent choice for the price.
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10/23/2009 - jtt300 wrote: 89 Points
Nice Berries with a hint of spice
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9/17/2009 - RPerro wrote: 89 Points
Decanted 1 hour. Beautiful nose that I can actually smell from about 10 feet away. Very earthy and peppery, with just a bit of funk. Spicy blackberry fruit, with lots of pepper on the palate. A touch of heat and slightly tannic still. This could use another 6 months to a year of bottle age, I think. Best decanted for 2+ hours prior to enjoying, if you are going to drink now.
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7/20/2009 - WineontheBarrelhead wrote: 90 Points
Focused aromas of boysenberry jam and vanilla are followed by flavors of dark chocolate-covered raspberries, sweet tobacco and asian spice, with a big dose of minerality on the lingering finish. Extracted but well-balanced, with good acidity. An intriguing blend that is full-bodied, smooth-as-silk, and a terrific value. Highly recommended.
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6/21/2009 - johnnyo wrote: 88 Points
this a good daily drinker, nice fruit and not overly complex
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4/25/2009 - VinZen wrote: 87 Points
Drinks light in body with a solid core, like the cream core of melting ice cream. An asparagus surface note evolves into more familiar red flavors of beets, tobacco, and caramel. Not quite robust enough for the rib eye entrée, but a worthy companion for the meal.
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3/13/2009 - tarheel17 wrote: 86 Points
nose: not a lot stands out...perhaps some stale bread aromas are less than enticing, but it's friday, so what the hey.
palate: med-thin body, med finish, med-low acidity. Heat may be a little out of place, but it's not a deal-breaker. It's good wine, but not my favorite WA wine. Then again, my favorites are more $, so this could certainly stand by on its price point...86-87
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3/1/2009 - BSpdx wrote: 90 Points
Very rich and delicious. Fair amount of sweet oak on the nose, but the palate is well integrated, especially after an hour of breathing. Full bodied, with real depth to its dark berry flavors, a smooth delivery of vanilla and even a touch of cinamon and mocha. There's alot to like with this effort and given the price I highly recommend.
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