Community Tasting Note
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dodongo wrote: 87 points
March 4, 2010 - I really quite like this. The Cab Franc makes its presence delightfully known (is it Brett? is it Franc?) and the Syrah adds a nice extra coat of fruit and softer tannins that make this wine quite approachable and impressively not-astringent for no older than it is. Leather, smoky oak, dried fruits and some chocolate in this one, for me. I find the oak a bit unusual (is it American?) but not unusual in a bad way if that makes any sense -- just not quite what I'm used to.
This wine makes a strong case for the value wine segment coming out of Washington; with many more bottlings like this on offer from WA, this economic downturn could be a real bonus for them, as Bordeaux varieties from California will certainly have a hard time competing at $20 and under if this is at all representative. Strong QPR -- recommended!2,399 views