2008 Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Sean Sullivan
(Force Majeure Collaboration Series IV Red Wine Red Mountain) The aromatics that winemaker Carolyn Lakewold brings to bear are always unique and this is on full display in this 2008 vintage offering which is full of cherry cola, cranberry, chocolate, anise, medicinal notes, and baking spices. The palate has an incredible richness while staying well within control. A well structured, mouthful of a wine that will only improve with additional time in the bottle. 60% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in French and American oak (50% new). 13.8% alcohol. 187 cases produced. Winemaker Carolyn Lakewold.
6/21/2012, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** 1/2 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerGrand Rêve Vintners
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationCollaboration Series IV
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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9/29/2023 - Cow Town wrote: 88 Points
Came across a little hot, with candied red fruit, and no balance. Off and on a decent sip, but ultimately a wine that was either over the hill, or so disjointed that it likely was not great to begin with.
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10/13/2021 - davudvl wrote: 85 Points
Nice dark cherry on the nose, but was not well structured on the palate with alcohol overpowering all else. Decanted 4 hours.
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4/10/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted for sediment. Dark crimson color. Very oaky upon initial taste but after about 1 hour in the decanter, the wine opened up nicely. Dark black cherry, black currants, a bit of charred wood, vanilla, dark chocolate, slightly floral. Similar flavors on the palate with a ripe fruit and a rich texture. Medium acid and tannin. Long finish. Oak is still a bit more prominent than I would like but overall, a very well made and tasty merlot based blend. Paired great with grilled hangar steak.
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3/22/2021 - Callybrian Likes this wine: 91 Points
Oddly enough I'm getting bubble gum on the nose along with some red licorice. Palate is well balanced with berry and acidity and a long finish with a healthy amount of tannins.
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3/14/2021 - ocperu wrote: 88 Points
Past prime. Drinkable
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