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2020 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard Walla Walla Valley

5/15/2023 - krhaugh wrote:

96 points

Decanted >2 hours. Wanted to try this because we got 6 bottles and see how this would be in a young state.
Upon opening the bottle, intense aromas of mushroom, bacon fat, forest floor and funk. After decanting the aromas were still there.
Beautiful dark and intense juice with the aromas telling what you think you are tasting but holding it in the mouth, the juice is smooth and provides a very savory and meaty flavor with a long and elegant finish.
I was very surprised to how balanced the wine was at this young age. Delicious and will certainly get better over time.

krhaugh commented:

5/16/23, 8:47 AM - Decanting Queen, I would say yes. definitely, try one young. If you really like the typical Cayuse style funk, this has it times 2! There was no "green" (too young) in the wine and I feel it is approachable but for some, the high funk can be a turnoff. If so, wait. Anytime I get 6 bottles of a wine I like to drink 1 early so I can set me expectations for drinking them going forward and when to start that process. I hope this helps. Salud!

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2015 Bergström Pinot Noir Homage Willamette Valley

5/3/2022 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice Pinot Noir but the price point is too high.

krhaugh commented:

12/1/22, 11:42 AM - Didn't realize I did that. I have made the change. Thanks for catching this.

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2014 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

1/4/2022 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

95 points

paired with grilled T-Bones. Notes are similar to 2020 but the wine continues to mature. Beautiful

Decanted >2 hours. In the glass, dark ruby red. On the nose, as I was decanting, aromas of freshly baked bread coming out of the oven. Big, bold red fruit with spice and earth. In the mouth, a beautiful bouquet of ripe red juice, spice, leather and earth. Lesser notes of pepper. IMHO, a classic Walla Walla cab. The wine is still young but delicious. Medium tannins with a long finish. This wine is superb and will get better and better with more time. If you have multiple bottles and haven’t tried this, you should.

krhaugh commented:

1/4/22, 6:33 PM - You are welcome. This is a really top notch wine. Has lots of time in the bottle but I am finding they are much more interesting a bit young than waiting 10+ years.

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2017 Delmas Syrah SJR Vineyard The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

4/7/2021 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

95 points

Decanted >1 hour. First time tasting a Delmas wine although I ordered blindly when I received an allocation. On the nose, a typical Rocks (Milton Freewater Oregon) Syrah with funk, mushroom, forest floor, herbs and earth. I expected a "Cayuse" like wine and the nose led me there however this was big, dark red fruit that was extremely smooth and very tasty in the mouth. Still a hint of funk but WOW, a great tasting wine and I am very happy I have allocation to this. Superb.

krhaugh commented:

4/8/21, 9:08 AM - Looks like you have been in Delmas from the 2016 vintage. I admire that you have not opened at least 1 of these bottles to try them young. I usually do so that I can see what their longtime potential is. I think Delmas is a diamond mostly unfounded so far. Salud!

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2014 The Hess Collection Pinot Noir Small Block Series Green Valley of Russian River Valley

6/7/2019 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

92 points

Popped and poured. The wife wanted 1 more glass so pulled this wine not expecting much. Big red fruit with cola and vanilla on the nose. In the mouth was the nice surprise. Delicious red fruit with some “sweetness” in the mouth. Being 86% Cab Sauv I expected this to be dominant. It wasn’t. Mild tannins with a long velvety finish. Really nice wine.

krhaugh commented:

1/12/20, 11:33 AM - As I review my notes now, yes this part was a mistake. It is over 6 months ago so I don't remember much else at this point. Probably mixed up with other bottles during that week. Thanks for pointing this out.

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2013 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

3/16/2019 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

92 points

Decanted about 1 hour. Big red fruit with hints of spice and slightly floral on the nose. Very smooth and bold with pure “cabbie” flavors. Ripe red fruit, spice, pepper and leather. Mild to mid on the tannins. Nice wine drinking well but the wife and I were expecting a Wow moment and didn’t get it.

krhaugh commented:

8/8/19, 10:12 AM - I think more time will help the wine continue to mature. The wow I look for in Cab's is either there or it isn't (for me). This is a really good wine and should cellar for many years if you can wait. I have 2 more bottles and won't open the next one for 3 - 5 years.

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2014 Megan Anne Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

12/24/2016 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

88 points

Decanted about 1 hour. Wanted to try this inaugural release with Mark Ryan's input. A little heavier than normal Oregon Pinot's but very tasty given the youth. Tough to judge as this is a very young wine but shows nice potential.

krhaugh commented:

6/14/19, 11:02 AM - mathwonk, I haven't been out to taste in a while. I believe Isabelle is still there but I don't know who makes the big decisions.

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2011 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

9/22/2017 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

94 points

Decanted about 2 hours. It has been a year since last tasted. This Cab is starting to mellow and was very good with spaghetti & sausage. Not an overwhelming Cab, right where you want it to be. Big red fruit, spice, pepper & earth. Drank very nicely. Should be good now or over the next couple of years.

krhaugh commented:

9/23/17, 1:43 PM - Your going to love Drew’s cabs. I got in on the first release and have been going strong since. In my opinion, one of the best Walla Walla has to offer. Enjoy. I look forward to your reviews.

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2012 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

4/29/2017 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

92 points

Decanted >2 hours. After reading other reviews I was expecting something special. Paired with grilled T-bones and sweet potatoes. Typical Walla Walla cab with big red fruit, hints of smoke & earh. Nice and smooth but I was expecting more. Same vintage Doubleback is better in my opinion. I'll wait awhile before trying again.

krhaugh commented:

7/25/17, 6:45 PM - AGELVIS, yes Doubleback is a Walla Walla winery. It is owned by Drew Bledsoe, the former WSU and New England Patriot QB. His cabs are pricey ($100) but well worth it in my opinion. We really enjoy the wines. Try some if you can.

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2012 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard Russian River Valley

3/7/2015 - SGates Likes this wine:

93 points

PnP to start birthday dinner. Went great with first courses of Salad, Scallops and steak tar tar. Wife really liked this and isn't usually a Pinot fan, so that tells you it isn't the typical Oregon Pinot I buy (price says so too). Less strawberry and more syrah like, cherry, pepper, spice flavors w/ a floral nose. Will be looking for more Keefer Ranch wines in the future.

krhaugh commented:

3/9/15, 7:38 PM - You do know that Kosta Browne is a California Russian River/Sonoma Coast Pinot, right. Definitely not an Oregon Pinot. KB has won wine of the year on 2 occasions and IMHO can compete with some of the best Cabs in the world.

Really glad you enjoyed it.
krhaugh commented:

3/9/15, 8:07 PM - Excellent. I read it wrong. You are correct on the difference. Try some Williams Selyem or Sea Smoke some time to compare with the KB. As for some different Oregon Pinot's, if you happen to come along some Bethel Heights or Cristom (Eola Hills area near Salem), they are much earthier and closer to the Cali's. Enjoy!

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2007 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

8/19/2013 - krhaugh Likes this wine:

99 points

This might not be a huge Cab but I haven't tasted a better Cab, ever. This is like being a kid in the 70's and going to A&W Root Beer and having an ice cold A&W RB float. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

krhaugh commented:

9/3/13, 8:16 AM - That is wine is different for everyone. I stand by my post about this wine. You are also entitled to your opinion.

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