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2007 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 37
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hiker_guy Likes this wine:
June 29, 2023 - Color is solid. No bricking .
Nose of sweet tobacco, fully integrated oak, really interesting and I want to try it
Palate is silky smooth, densely flavored, rich, and delicious. Finishes long and the tannins really smooth out and make this delicious.
Would buy again .1 person found this helpful Comment -
drrobvino wrote: 91 points
August 29, 2020 - Last of 4 bottles, no formal TN but very tasty overall.
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drrobvino wrote: 90 points
October 20, 2018 - Bottle #3 of 4. No formal TN, the wine was tasty and enjoyed with friends.
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Racer117 wrote: 88 points
September 14, 2018 - A bit of a disappointment. Big and juicy but also simple and hot.
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drrobvino wrote: 88 points
September 3, 2018 - Bottle 2 of 4. Decanted and transported to a friends house to enjoy with steaks and potatoes.
Velvety structure, fruity/jammy and rather primary on the palate with moderate acidity and a pleasing finish.
Drink now through 2020.1 person found this helpful Comment
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series I Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Australia and the Pacific Northwest, Issue #8, 6/25/2011 (link)(Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series I Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
3/18/2011 (link) ***** points(Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series I Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Arresting aromatics of floral notes, earth, chocolate, penetrating licorice notes, herbal notes, and a jumble of red and black fruit on a wine to linger over. The palate is dense, dark, and seamless with a firm texture of polished tannins. A hedonist’s delight. Give three plus years or decant extensively. 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot, and 11% Merlot. Aged 23 months in French oak (70% new). 14.8% alcohol. 200 cases produced. Ben Smith winemaker.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- 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 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 289 (44%)
- Consumed 367 (56%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 25 votes
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- ProducerGrand Rêve Vintners
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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- AppellationRed Mountain