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2004 Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series I Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 44
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Schwarzer Hund Likes this wine:
January 23, 2019 - Dark red with a clear edge, decanted 45 minute before dinner, earthy blackberry and spice aromas improved over time (21/2 hours anyway), blackberry, anise, mint and spice on palate, medium weight with some acidity backbone and mostly integrated tannins. Medium long blackberry finish with noticeable tannins and a bit of alcohol. Went well with pan roasted hanger steak.
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dlcass Likes this wine: 94 points
December 9, 2018 - Enjoyable wine, in drinking window. Nose of blackberry, fennel, and mulled spices. A fair amount of acidity on the palate. Same score as with my prior tasting 3 years ago. Nice wine.
Quite good on day 2. Bordeaux like with WA characteristics.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Mtnmd1 Likes this wine: 92 points
December 31, 2017 - Took about an hour to come around after decanting. Aging well but towards the end of the middle age. Enjoyed this. One more bottle for the next year
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Racer117 Likes this wine: 93 points
September 2, 2016 - Sharp, full, and on! Cassis, earth, and viscous texture. Bottle was devoured like hungry vultures on 10 day old carrion.
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dlcass Likes this wine: 93 points
December 13, 2015 - Yum was my first impression. Will add more later as it opens up.
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By Sean Sullivan
8/13/2010 (link) ***** points(Grand Rêve Collaboration Series I Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Drop dead gorgeous aromatics with black cherry, licorice, earth, and light mineral notes along with a dusting of chocolate. A nose to linger over for a long, long time. On the palate, beautifully structured with richer, more intense fruit flavors than often seen on the Cadence wines. Finish continues for as long as you want to count. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot (co-fermented with Cabernet Franc). Aged 24 months in French oak (70% new). 14.5% Alcohol, 137 Cases produced. Ben Smith (Cadence) winemaker.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Grand Rêve Vintners
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Collaboration Series I
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 88 (28%)
- Consumed 227 (72%)
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- ProducerGrand Rêve Vintners
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain