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2006 Force Majeure Collaboration Series Ptera Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 56
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mojotojo Likes this wine: 93 points
February 24, 2024 - Delicious and decadent blend of 67% Cab and 33% Syrah from Force Majeure/Grand Reve (the label said FM, the cork was Grand Reve; right at the transition point). The wine has matured into a lovely, flavorful delight. There is cassis, black fruit and cedar from the Cab, violets, smoke, Asian 5 spice, and garrigue from the Syrah. The tannins are sweet and silky. It has not only help up well, but has matured very nicely. It still has some bones to it and it won't fade away soon, but it's drinking so well right now I wouldn't wait. No decant necessary, but if you do, start sipping after 30 minutes.
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SeattlePaul wrote:
May 26, 2020 - Smoky!
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mlawren1 wrote: 94 points
March 8, 2020 - Great wine with layers of plums, cherries and berries. Finishes is a bit acidic and spicy.
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wiscgrad wrote: 93 points
March 21, 2018 - decanted 45 minutes and consumed over the next couple hours. really delicious red fruit. some light oak. went well with braised beef
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edwardochu Likes this wine: 90 points
December 5, 2017 - it takes a bit of time to settle in, good ripeness and acidity. I'd like a bit more body and texture
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By Sean Sullivan
9/2/2011 (link) **** 1/2 points(Force Majeure Ptera Red Blend Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Beautiful aromas of dark, dark fruit, toasty spice, mineral, licorice, and touches of aged fruit. A grippy, textured wine with soft fruit flavors where the Cabernet and Syrah play off each other beautifully. Lingers on the finish. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah. Aged in French oak (40% new). 14.5% alcohol. Approximately 160 cases produced. Ross Mickel winemaker.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Force Majeure
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Collaboration Series Ptera
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 176 (30%)
- Consumed 415 (70%)
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- ProducerForce Majeure
- VarietyRed Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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