(Grand RĂªve Vintners Collaboration Series III Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain) Dark in color with purple at the rim. Locked up tightly at present with mineral notes, blackberry, and plum. Dense and concentrated with luscious fruit flavors, a weighted feel, and plump, ripe tannins. A lingering finish. Aged in French oak (34% new). 14.9% alcohol. 250 cases produced. Mark McNeilly winemaker.
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(Grand RĂªve Vintners Collaboration Series III Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain) Dark in color with purple at the rim. Locked up tightly at present with mineral notes, blackberry, and plum. Dense and concentrated with luscious fruit flavors, a weighted feel, and plump, ripe tannins. A lingering finish. Aged in French oak (34% new). 14.9% alcohol. 250 cases produced. Mark McNeilly winemaker.9/2/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points