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2008 Seven Hills Winery Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 25
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norsktorsk wrote: 92 points
March 30, 2022 - very nice. totally holding up
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pinoteer Likes this wine: 91 points
January 23, 2022 - Beautiful deep reddish-purple color. No signs of age. Really hit a high point after 4 hours in the decanter, but it was good enough at two hours. Loads of blackberry and cassis, with vanilla and chocolate, and some dill and bell pepper. Well balanced with acidity and tannins. Think that I'll hold the final bottle for 5 years or so, as I think this might still improve a little.
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ecola Likes this wine: 93 points
February 22, 2021 - Really outstanding at this stage. Dark fruit, smooth mouthfeel, earthy feel starting to come in on the finish.
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pinoteer Likes this wine: 90 points
April 29, 2020 - Tasting after 1-1/2 hours in the decanter. Pretty, dark purple color all the way to the rim. Red fruits and bell pepper on the nose. Crisp acidity makes the red and black fruits "pop" in your mouth. Some sort of vegetable component too (beets??). Tannins are medium and acidity is medium+. Longish finish. Should go another 3-5 years, I would think.
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bin905 Likes this wine: 90 points
December 26, 2019 - Rich and powerful with zippy tannins.
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By Richard Jennings
11/11/2011 (link) 87 points(Seven Hills Winery Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Dark purple red violet color; cedar, tart black fruit, tart berry nose; tight, tart berry, violet palate with iodine on finish; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Seven Hills Winery
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- 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 61 (36%)
- Consumed 109 (64%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerSeven Hills Winery
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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- AppellationRed Mountain