Honestly, I wasn't very impressed by this. This wine has a dark color, and a very assertive Merlot nose. On the palate it is confusing: oak, fruit, soft tannins, bitter undertaste combined with a hint of sweetness. The parts just don't seem to gel. It's not one particular thing that stands out, just how the various parts come together. There's even a suggestion of heat on the finish, which is surprising, considering the fairly modest 13.4% ABV. At around $17 a pop, there are many, many better options. I'd pass on this one.
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Always one of my favorite Merlots from Washington. Red fruit forward, complex in the middle & nice tannins on the finish. If you ever get a chance to taste their reserves, do yourself a favor.
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1/26/2014 - daver852 wrote: 86 Points
Honestly, I wasn't very impressed by this. This wine has a dark color, and a very assertive Merlot nose. On the palate it is confusing: oak, fruit, soft tannins, bitter undertaste combined with a hint of sweetness. The parts just don't seem to gel. It's not one particular thing that stands out, just how the various parts come together. There's even a suggestion of heat on the finish, which is surprising, considering the fairly modest 13.4% ABV. At around $17 a pop, there are many, many better options. I'd pass on this one.
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11/27/2013 - dollars48 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always one of my favorite Merlots from Washington. Red fruit forward, complex in the middle & nice tannins on the finish. If you ever get a chance to taste their reserves, do yourself a favor.
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8/22/2013 - JonGray Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice nose. Opened fast - very drinakable
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5/7/2013 - GTFreek wrote:
All estate owned fruit. Balanced, subtle style. Blue fruit finish. Solid, doesn't jump out.
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