2007 Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
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Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series IV Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) A classic Carolyn Lakewold aroma profile of cherry cola, pencil lead, a giant dollop of licorice, and a cornucopia of red and black fruit. Dense and rich with a textured feel, abundant prune flavors, and an incredibly persistent finish. 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in French (50%) and American oak. 13.7% alcohol. 200 cases produced. Carolyn Lakewold winemaker.
3/18/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2007
- TypeRed
- ProducerGrand Rêve Vintners
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationCollaboration Series IV
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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9/2/2021 - jcable wrote:
this one was over the hill for me
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5/10/2021 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Just fantastic. Rich and layered and immensely complex. Cherry pie, oak, vanilla, olive, licorice. Harmonious. As good as anything I've had from GR/FM.
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5/9/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped and poured but should have decanted for sediment. Dark crimson color. Nose of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, old wood, a little dark chocolate, tobacco. Very nice. Similar flavors on the palate with a really smooth mouthfeel and finish. Quality of the winemaking was evident. There is definitely some oak in there but really balanced and integrated at this point. Drinking very well right now and not sure it has the structure to go more than 3-4 more years.
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9/12/2020 - drrobvino wrote: 90 Points
Last of 4 bottles, last tasted 2.5 years ago.
Blue and red berry fruit, blueberry pie, a little tar, wet soil, and green pepper.
Gritty tannins, good length on the midpalate. Pretty and bright lush finish.
Drink now through 2025.
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7/10/2018 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Took 30 minutes to open up and gain weight and balance.
Cab franc on the nose, spice, dried fruit,
Dried fruit, licorice, cocoa,
Lovely aged merlot aroma.
Large amount of fine sediment.
Paired well with meatloaf.
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