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2005 Andrew Rich Petit Verdot Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Petit Verdot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
Label borrowed from 2008
Community Tasting Notes 2
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brianms wrote: 93 points
February 20, 2010 - A very mysterious wine . . . Sometimes less is more, and this one is a triumph of subtlety. I made a remark (this one was tasted blind) that I would be surprised if it were a single-varietal because it was so balanced and graceful. Imagine my shock when it was revealed as a Petit Verdot, what a lark. Spiciness akin to aged rum and deep dark hide-and-seek fruit, like baked huckleberry. Amazing finish, with a lingering dustiness that reminded me of my mother's spice cabinet. I love any wine that can turn me so nostalgic, and this one accomplished the feat while revealing so little. 93+
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andtheodor wrote: 93 points
February 17, 2010 - Wines of Washington State (Fort Collins): Served blind; restrained and elusive. Very dark, almost black. Hints of sweet tobacco, leather?, and dark fruits on the nose. A pronounced spiciness, nice fruit, chocolate on the palate. This was elegant, balanced, and beautiful. Tasted between two very showy and ostentation wines, this really held its own and then some. 92-93 WOTN
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141 (link)(Andrew Rich Wines Petit Verdot Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Andrew Rich
- Varietal Petit Verdot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 2 (13%)
- Consumed 14 (88%)
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- ProducerAndrew Rich
- VarietyPetit Verdot
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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