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2012 Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Syrah Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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Rywyine wrote:
November 30, 2023 - I bought this at auction and I wonder if it got cooked a little bit. It was just a bit too far past its prime to be enjoyable. Some dried fruits, really, no structure to talk of or mid pallet. Very short finish. Tough to judge because I’ve had other force mature that have been fantastic.
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wiscgrad wrote: 95 points
April 19, 2023 - spectacular new world syrah. tons of black cherry and peppery notes. smooth tannin and long finish. Pnp. no need to wait
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cdimaro wrote: 91 points
February 3, 2022 - A ruby-purple-opaque colour anticipates intense layers of black fruit of great purity enhanced with liquorice, cola, tar and dark chocolate. On the palate the wine bursts concentration and purity of fruit backed up by polished tannins complementing the wine's dark character.
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BBinSC wrote: 90 points
February 22, 2021 - For 8+ years old, this wine is big, bold, and rich. Still dark with no bricking, it's got wonderful black fruit on the palate, with a long finish that still has powerful fruit tannins. Very good.
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wiscgrad wrote: 93 points
January 10, 2021 - Smokey nose. Beautiful red and blue fruit
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Force Majeure
- Varietal Syrah Blend
- Designation Collaboration Series II
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (2%)
- In Cellars 119 (40%)
- Consumed 172 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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