2009 Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Syrah Blend (Syrah)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Force Majeure Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Collaboration Series II Red Wine Red Mountain) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2012, IWC Issue #165, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
(Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Login and sign up and see review text.
Australia and the Pacific Northwest, Issue #8, 6/25/2011, (See more on JebDunnuck.com...)
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Glass staining with abundant mineral aromas along with a light gaminess, iron, and a floral lift, this is a wine you could just sit and smell and be totally satisfied. Ah but to drink! The palate is perfumed with a soft, restrained elegance and bright fruit flavors and a light pepper note. A simply gorgeous wine. 98% Syrah, 1% Viognier, 1% Roussanne. Aged in French oak (30% new). 14.2% alcohol. 187 cases produced. Ross Mickel winemaker.
6/21/2012, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ***** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerForce Majeure
- VarietySyrah Blend
- DesignationCollaboration Series II
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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11/23/2023 - team-blackburn wrote: 95 Points
PNP after Thanksgiving dinner. This kept getting better with each sip! After opening up for an hour it was exceptional. Smoked meats, ripe olives, tannins were well integrated. I’m very happy I have 5 more bottles to enjoy.
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11/10/2023 - curtr Likes this wine: 93 Points
A nice blend of 98% Syrah, 1% Roussanne, and 1% Viognier. Drink now to 2026.
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12/3/2021 - fitchbuck Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pretty good but not great. Another FM underperformer; when will I learn?
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10/20/2020 - Callybrian Likes this wine: 94 Points
The nose presents itself as a pinot, ripe with earthiness. The palate gives you some raspberry, tobacco, and earthiness before a wave of typical syrah spiciness takes over. Very good!
EDIT: After an hour, ash and smoke really started to appear, especially in the palate. Very nice addition lol
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5/8/2020 - Rich S Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted for around 20 mins. Medium purple color, still very dark for a 10+ year old wine. Nose was rocking with blackberry, blueberry, a bit of smoke, tar, violets, and some charred wood. Still more fruit than secondary notes even at this point but plenty of complexity. Medium+ acid, medium sweet tannins, smooth mouthfeel and long finish. Delicious wine and paired great with roast lamb loin and red wine glazed carrots and mushrooms. Still has plenty of life ahead of it.
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