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2008 Tranche Cellars Slice of Pape Blanc Blue Mountain Vineyard
White Rhone Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Walla Walla Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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HandasydeCellars wrote:
December 27, 2020 - While I must disclose I very much like older French whites or other quality whites with lots of age. I drank this bottle in late 2020 and it left me wanting more of this wine, much more. Delicious and full like a Châteauneuf blanc that is 10 yrs old.
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JoshUW Likes this wine: 93 points
October 21, 2013 - Nose: Honey, pear, yellow peach, tangerine, hint of exotic spice. Very aromatic. Liked the nose.
Palette: Noticed a good amount of sweetness of the bat, but it was balanced with a nice acidity. Tangerine, vanilla swirl, loquat(random, but I had a tree in Berkeley, took awhile to identify what it was, but this wine reminded me a bit). Good thick body, silky on the tongue.
Overall, a very delicious wine. I truly enjoyed it. For the price (under $30 and still available if you look hard), it is a solid value in my opinion. Quite recommended. -
goaljnky wrote: 92 points
March 4, 2012 - Borrowed from Wine Enthusiast and I agree with this wholeheartedly: "Rich, almost unctuous, with a lush, lanolin mouthfeel, this is a passionfruit creamsicle of a wine. The fruit is a seductive and generous mix of peach, Asian pear and tropical; the alcohol a full-bodied 14.5%."
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Penguino212 wrote: 88 points
February 14, 2012 - Well balanced, touch on the sweet side of outstanding.
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goaljnky wrote: 92 points
December 8, 2011 - Creamy with nice flavors of pear on the pallet with citrus aftertaste. A hint of tannins provide for a nice finish. Venturied and decanted it is a very nice bottle.
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By Sean Sullivan
12/20/2011 (link) **** points(Tranche Cellars Slice of Pape Blanc Columbia Valley) Pale lemon yellow. An aromatic wine redolent with spice, floral notes, nectarines, and pear. Full bodied with a textured, glycerol feel with lingering fruit flavors. Just the slightest touch of sweetness on the palate leads to a dry, crisp finish. An absolutely beautiful wine. Roussanne, Viognier. Aged 8 months in French oak (40% new). 14.5% alcohol. 282 cases produced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Tranche Cellars
- Varietal White Rhone Blend
- Designation Slice of Pape Blanc
- Vineyard Blue Mountain Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Walla Walla Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 3 (6%)
- Consumed 48 (94%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerTranche Cellars
- VarietyWhite Rhone Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationWalla Walla Valley
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