2009 Buty Merlot/Cabernet Franc
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Buty Winery Merlot/Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159, (See more on Vinous...)
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Buty 64% Merlot 36% Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley) A full 90% of the fruit for this wine comes from Conner Lee Vineyard with the rest coming from Champoux. An aromatically expressive wine with mineral, floral notes, raspberries, and rose hips. The palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied with light fruit flavors and well integrated tannins. Aged in French oak (60% new). 14.1% alcohol. 383 cases produced.
7/17/2012, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerButy
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationMerlot/Cabernet Franc
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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- UPC/EAN Code855694001174
5/31/2021 - John McCabe wrote: 92 Points
Quite satisfying. It has a kind of linear, perhaps one-dimensional profile I sometimes find with Washington cabs, but very solid and extended. The age is showing well, definitely not over the hill but quite complete. Might get more.
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7/1/2017 - camdawg Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bottle age has helped this wine. The alcohol, tannins, and any oak, are relaxed and blended in. Texture is velvety smooth, and the wine isn’t too hot from alcohol.
Very first tastes upon opening were sweeter blue and red fruit. After a bit of time, the easier side of dark red and purple fruit were notable. Including Cab Franc, instead of Cab Sauv, created the easy-going nature of the wine. Finish included hits of light spice, graphite, maybe just a hint of dark cocoa as well. The nose, which was very tight at first, became a good deal more expressive after just 30 minutes of being open.
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2/2/2017 - jeffhqb Likes this wine: 91 Points
In it's prime. Great nose and well balanced.
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10/1/2016 - juneau bob wrote: 92 Points
This wine offers a rich silky mouthful of fruit, tobacco and leather flavors. The tannins are fully integrated. The finish taste like mocha.
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5/1/2016 - Pedroel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consumed over 3 nights (magnum). Very nice each evening, without much change.
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