Nose of white pepper and black fruit. Nice truth to varietal character. More black fruit and pepper expression with a hint of white tobacco nothing overbearing- a good balance of fruit and structure. The tannins aren't 'push overs' right now, but should integrate over the next few years. Nice finesseful wine good acidity. Very similar in style to northern Rhone.
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Wine Blogger's Conference 2010 - Bus Tour (Walla Walla, Washington): Some vanilla and cranberry scents show along with tart blackberries on the nose. The fruit is bigger on the palate, and it's delivered with even texture. The acidity becomes big and it dries the mouth out, especially on the sides. The tannins are even and pretty balanced.
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1/4/2011 - Winekrupt wrote: 90 Points
Nose of white pepper and black fruit. Nice truth to varietal character. More black fruit and pepper expression with a hint of white tobacco nothing overbearing- a good balance of fruit and structure. The tannins aren't 'push overs' right now, but should integrate over the next few years. Nice finesseful wine good acidity. Very similar in style to northern Rhone.
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6/26/2010 - subtlet wrote: 88 Points
Wine Blogger's Conference 2010 - Bus Tour (Walla Walla, Washington): Some vanilla and cranberry scents show along with tart blackberries on the nose. The fruit is bigger on the palate, and it's delivered with even texture. The acidity becomes big and it dries the mouth out, especially on the sides. The tannins are even and pretty balanced.
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