Dark purple-black. Black cherry liquor and pencil box nose. Blackberry, black cherry, plum, coffee, quite complex. Medium finish. Drinking well. Ei "peppery, I like it"
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Hard to believe I last enjoyed this over six years ago. Still a very vibrant, deep ruby color, medium plus body. Pronounced, complex and mature aromas and flavors of week old, cut red flowers; red currant; dried raspberry; stewed cherry; ground nutmeg; powdered cocoa; worn shoe leather, dried, cedar plank and some graphite minerality. Tannin and acidity are still noticeable, but all components are in balance; this can still handle a hearty cut of beef. Very long, dry finish. Although this is unlikely to improve with further cellaring, it also not in jeopardy of a quick decline either. I’m guessing this is still good for another 2-3 years, if cellared property. Outstanding at almost 12 years.
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This combination of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 1% Petit verdot beat the Uriah out by approximately one and a half points. This is not going to get any better with more bottle age. This wine is right at the top. Drinking very well. A little bit of glycerin on the front with some chocolate-covered black cherries and almonds on the front. The middle of this wine gains a touch of worn saddle leather, and this is where a hint of black pepper starts to creep in. This wine is still tannic on the finish. I actually think this one might improve with another year or two of age. Very surprised. Will seek out current vintages of this one.
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decanted and drank 2007 Trilogy along with 2007 Spring Valley Frederick. No sediment on either. 2 hours in- Frederick still showing some youth with tannin's, acidity and fruit still prominent. This one has years left. Trilogy much more mature with very soft tannin's, virtually no acidity and some nice oak showing (maybe a bit too much oak for some). Both excellent with grilled filet Mignon. Day #2- neither dropped of nor improved. Frederick still best with food and running a little hot from alcohol/acidity but lip-smacking. I'd score Trilogy 91 and Frederick 92, but you could reverse these scores depending on preference to oak on your wines.
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On the nose, aromas of jammy dark fruit (blackberry, plum) and more subtle notes of leather, wet soil, anise. Berries (wild blueberries particularly) and fresh fig, tobacco, cedar on the palate. Drinking very well right out of the bottle. Fruit-forward red blend from Washington. Well balanced; plenty of acidity and well-integrated tannins.
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Love this wine-- terrific! Hidden gem out of Walla Walla. Deep wine, big dark fruits, in some senses a little creamy/chocolate. Nice long finish-- well worth the price.
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Black cherry and blackberry notes are prevalent. Nice integration of wood and secondary notes. Classy and structured right now. I find these Fredericks need some time in bottle. It's good now and should be for a while to come.
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Last of four. Popped let stand open 60 minutes, consumed over the next 3+. Deep color in the glass. Nose shows lots of sandalwood, a bit of tobacco, earth and blackberry. On the palate blackberry, cassis, anise and oak. Tannins dominate and still need to settle down. If I had more I'd wait two more years.
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Great black fruit flavor, more general than last time, but fuller and rounder. Also, less pepper and more tobacco and earth. Excellent bottle for a grass fed tenderloin dinner. It's so good now, but could cellar for several more years if you have the restraint...
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Dropped into a decanter, had most on night number one. Coming together nicely with the tannins having settled down. Good mix of fruit and pepper, mocha with a hint of graphite. Solid domestic blend for the price ($30 IIR).
EDIT - 2nd day tannins are much more prevelant, seems a little spicier too.
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Nice bottle consistency in this. The wine is pop n pour ready though does have some nice evolution over the first hour or so. Drink now or wait a few years. Nicely integrated. Finish does cut off a bit abruptly, though nice until then. Nose is big and excellent. Wish the alcohol was a tad less. Nice QPR in the $30-35 range.
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Decanted. Second time to have this wine in the last year. Dark crimson, relatively full bodied. Notes of graphite, currant, dark berries, loam and earthy mulch, spice, and vanilla. As the wine aerates the red fruits start to predominate. Nice smooth finish.
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Love this wine-- terrific! Hidden gem out of Walla Walla. Deep wine, big dark fruits, in some senses a little creamy/chocolate. Nice long finish-- well worth the price.
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Had last almost 1 year ago and has totally smoothed out and integrated dark fruit with smooth tannins. CT window shows drink through 2021 but drinking very well right now. Not sure f this will continue to improve or if this is peaking. My guess is drink sooner than later, but I hate missing the wonsdow on good wine and am conservative with my estimates. I have 2 more and will try to hold off another year but I have little to no self control.
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Very creamy mouthfeel. Great WA state version of a left bank BDX. I don't quite think it's going to get above a 91, but very nice bottle. Drinks very well right now, but might be a bit more integrated and smoother in about 1-2 years. I highly recommend and will try to buy more.
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The more Washington State wine I try, the more impressed I become. An outstanding wine enjoyed at Eddie V's in Austin for a birthday celebration. Medium bodied, displaying more red fruits than black: dark red cherries, spicy red currant, and red berries, underscored with creamy chocolate. Well balanced, and definitely approchable; opened up with a very short decant. A nice complement to chargrilled steaks, and raved about by the guest of honor. Definitely a wine that I will look for in the future.
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Another great product from this WW winery. Deep purple hue, terrific berry nose, smooth and nicely balanced. Albeit a little high in alcohol, this is a fantastic bottle that everyone enjoyed at dinner. Can't lose with this vintage.
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Delicious wine. Depp, dark fruits with some earthy minerals in the nose and palate. Very full bodied with firm, but well integrated tannins. Long finish.
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15.2% alcohol. Nice wine. Ripe on the nose, but good black fruit and solid herb and spice notes. In the mouth, ripe and fruity, with good complexity and acidity. Good stuff. B+
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Ran through a Venturi and served with dinner. Tasting note taken at approximately 90 minutes after sitting in glass.
Deep purple color. Nose shows blackberry and oak with emphasis on the oak. Taste of blackberries, licorice, spice and with quite a bit of tannins. Needs more time. Will revisit next bottle in a year.
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A bzukaitis offering. Tasted against a 2005 Spring Valley Uriah. Both bdx syles with the Frederick being more cab and Uriah more Merlot. Both were very good wines, with the Fredrick winning out for me with firm tannins and rich cabe flavors.
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Took to a b-day dinner for my father in law, no real formal notes. Dark purple to black in color. Nose was the highlight with nice black cherry, and black raspberry, with some nice florals, earth, and vanilla. Palate of blackberry, black cherry, leather, it seemed to have a lot of mint showing this time around, and some heat. Overall it was a good bottle once it aired out, the familiy enjoyed it.
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Superb. Not so much on the nose, but the palate is blackberries and anise, and creamy texture. I wouldn't call it great QPR at $40, but it's certainly worth that. I have three more bottles, which I will drink sooner rather than later, as it is drinking so well now that I see no reason to wait.
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Superb wine. Dark fruits, blackberry, black cherry, graphite and earth on the nose. Well balanced and full Bodied on the palate with dark fruits, licorice and minerals. Nice, lingering finish.
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1/12/2022 - Atwellian wrote: 91 Points
Dark purple-black. Black cherry liquor and pencil box nose. Blackberry, black cherry, plum, coffee, quite complex. Medium finish. Drinking well. Ei "peppery, I like it"
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7/6/2019 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points
Hard to believe I last enjoyed this over six years ago. Still a very vibrant, deep ruby color, medium plus body. Pronounced, complex and mature aromas and flavors of week old, cut red flowers; red currant; dried raspberry; stewed cherry; ground nutmeg; powdered cocoa; worn shoe leather, dried, cedar plank and some graphite minerality. Tannin and acidity are still noticeable, but all components are in balance; this can still handle a hearty cut of beef. Very long, dry finish. Although this is unlikely to improve with further cellaring, it also not in jeopardy of a quick decline either. I’m guessing this is still good for another 2-3 years, if cellared property. Outstanding at almost 12 years.
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2/1/2019 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points
This combination of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 1% Petit verdot beat the Uriah out by approximately one and a half points. This is not going to get any better with more bottle age. This wine is right at the top. Drinking very well. A little bit of glycerin on the front with some chocolate-covered black cherries and almonds on the front. The middle of this wine gains a touch of worn saddle leather, and this is where a hint of black pepper starts to creep in. This wine is still tannic on the finish. I actually think this one might improve with another year or two of age. Very surprised. Will seek out current vintages of this one.
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12/18/2018 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a great deep fruit wine, though perhaps on its decline. Drink soon!
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2/4/2017 - Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Same notes as before. This held up great into 2nd day.
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12/18/2016 - Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 92 Points
decanted and drank 2007 Trilogy along with 2007 Spring Valley Frederick. No sediment on either. 2 hours in- Frederick still showing some youth with tannin's, acidity and fruit still prominent. This one has years left. Trilogy much more mature with very soft tannin's, virtually no acidity and some nice oak showing (maybe a bit too much oak for some). Both excellent with grilled filet Mignon. Day #2- neither dropped of nor improved. Frederick still best with food and running a little hot from alcohol/acidity but lip-smacking. I'd score Trilogy 91 and Frederick 92, but you could reverse these scores depending on preference to oak on your wines.
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8/21/2016 - behm0027 Likes this wine: 90 Points
On the nose, aromas of jammy dark fruit (blackberry, plum) and more subtle notes of leather, wet soil, anise. Berries (wild blueberries particularly) and fresh fig, tobacco, cedar on the palate. Drinking very well right out of the bottle. Fruit-forward red blend from Washington. Well balanced; plenty of acidity and well-integrated tannins.
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8/5/2016 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Love this wine-- terrific! Hidden gem out of Walla Walla. Deep wine, big dark fruits, in some senses a little creamy/chocolate. Nice long finish-- well worth the price.
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12/25/2015 - gmbdds wrote: 91 Points
Black cherry and blackberry notes are prevalent. Nice integration of wood and secondary notes. Classy and structured right now. I find these Fredericks need some time in bottle. It's good now and should be for a while to come.
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11/17/2015 - TallMikeWine wrote: flawed
Awwwww, jeez....corked!
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9/26/2015 - Bellissimo wrote:
Last of four. Popped let stand open 60 minutes, consumed over the next 3+. Deep color in the glass. Nose shows lots of sandalwood, a bit of tobacco, earth and blackberry. On the palate blackberry, cassis, anise and oak. Tannins dominate and still need to settle down. If I had more I'd wait two more years.
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1/31/2015 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great black fruit flavor, more general than last time, but fuller and rounder. Also, less pepper and more tobacco and earth. Excellent bottle for a grass fed tenderloin dinner. It's so good now, but could cellar for several more years if you have the restraint...
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6/28/2014 - bkay Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking nicely now. Could use another 3-5 years. Tannins beginning to integrate. Hint of fruit. Not bad
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12/6/2013 - Bellissimo wrote:
Dropped into a decanter, had most on night number one. Coming together nicely with the tannins having settled down. Good mix of fruit and pepper, mocha with a hint of graphite. Solid domestic blend for the price ($30 IIR).
EDIT - 2nd day tannins are much more prevelant, seems a little spicier too.
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8/7/2013 - fournet wrote:
Nice bottle consistency in this. The wine is pop n pour ready though does have some nice evolution over the first hour or so. Drink now or wait a few years. Nicely integrated. Finish does cut off a bit abruptly, though nice until then. Nose is big and excellent. Wish the alcohol was a tad less. Nice QPR in the $30-35 range.
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7/31/2013 - fournet Likes this wine: 91 Points
Youthful. Nicely balanced. Sweet with dusty tannins. Long finish with blackberries.
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5/27/2013 - rxbnmk wrote: 93 Points
Nose: cinnamon, dark cherry, kirsch, licorice, pepper. Palette: Dark fruits, pepper, spice, vanilla. Decent finish. Moderate to full bodied.
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5/4/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points
Decanted. Second time to have this wine in the last year. Dark crimson, relatively full bodied. Notes of graphite, currant, dark berries, loam and earthy mulch, spice, and vanilla. As the wine aerates the red fruits start to predominate. Nice smooth finish.
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2/12/2013 - Bellissimo wrote:
No formal tasting notes, just general impression. Dark fruits, some mocha, tannins are starting to integrate. Nice mouthfeel.
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1/17/2013 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great blackberry flavors with white pepper finish. Plenty of structure to age for years. Delicious.
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1/4/2013 - agourawino wrote: 92 Points
Drinking nicely now. Soft, blackberry, nice nose, long finish.
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12/16/2012 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Love this wine-- terrific! Hidden gem out of Walla Walla. Deep wine, big dark fruits, in some senses a little creamy/chocolate. Nice long finish-- well worth the price.
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11/24/2012 - 1964vintage Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently good blend from nose to finish. Balanced with nice amount of dark fruits and tanins.
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11/24/2012 - bzukaitis wrote: 91 Points
Had last almost 1 year ago and has totally smoothed out and integrated dark fruit with smooth tannins. CT window shows drink through 2021 but drinking very well right now. Not sure f this will continue to improve or if this is peaking. My guess is drink sooner than later, but I hate missing the wonsdow on good wine and am conservative with my estimates. I have 2 more and will try to hold off another year but I have little to no self control.
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11/14/2012 - sellerscellar wrote: 91 Points
Very creamy mouthfeel. Great WA state version of a left bank BDX. I don't quite think it's going to get above a 91, but very nice bottle. Drinks very well right now, but might be a bit more integrated and smoother in about 1-2 years. I highly recommend and will try to buy more.
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8/9/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points
The more Washington State wine I try, the more impressed I become. An outstanding wine enjoyed at Eddie V's in Austin for a birthday celebration. Medium bodied, displaying more red fruits than black: dark red cherries, spicy red currant, and red berries, underscored with creamy chocolate. Well balanced, and definitely approchable; opened up with a very short decant. A nice complement to chargrilled steaks, and raved about by the guest of honor. Definitely a wine that I will look for in the future.
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8/5/2012 - williamswhine wrote: 93 Points
Another great product from this WW winery. Deep purple hue, terrific berry nose, smooth and nicely balanced. Albeit a little high in alcohol, this is a fantastic bottle that everyone enjoyed at dinner. Can't lose with this vintage.
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5/19/2012 - bmarshall wrote: 93 Points
Delicious wine. Depp, dark fruits with some earthy minerals in the nose and palate. Very full bodied with firm, but well integrated tannins. Long finish.
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3/31/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
15.2% alcohol. Nice wine. Ripe on the nose, but good black fruit and solid herb and spice notes. In the mouth, ripe and fruity, with good complexity and acidity. Good stuff. B+
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2/25/2012 - behm0027 wrote: 90 Points
Lovely fruit-forward Cab Sauv blend. Paired perfectly with grilled steak.
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2/1/2012 - Bellissimo wrote:
Ran through a Venturi and served with dinner. Tasting note taken at approximately 90 minutes after sitting in glass.
Deep purple color. Nose shows blackberry and oak with emphasis on the oak. Taste of blackberries, licorice, spice and with quite a bit of tannins. Needs more time. Will revisit next bottle in a year.
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11/20/2011 - bzukaitis wrote: 90 Points
Wine pairing dinner (Brian and Julie Z's): Group prefered this Cab based blend over the Merlot/Cab Franc/Petit Verdot Uriah blend.
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11/20/2011 - mmoss wrote: 90 Points
A bzukaitis offering. Tasted against a 2005 Spring Valley Uriah. Both bdx syles with the Frederick being more cab and Uriah more Merlot. Both were very good wines, with the Fredrick winning out for me with firm tannins and rich cabe flavors.
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9/25/2011 - manonthemoon wrote: 89 Points
Took to a b-day dinner for my father in law, no real formal notes.
Dark purple to black in color.
Nose was the highlight with nice black cherry, and black raspberry, with some nice florals, earth, and vanilla.
Palate of blackberry, black cherry, leather, it seemed to have a lot of mint showing this time around, and some heat.
Overall it was a good bottle once it aired out, the familiy enjoyed it.
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7/19/2011 - ewqcsl wrote: 92 Points
Superb. Not so much on the nose, but the palate is blackberries and anise, and creamy texture. I wouldn't call it great QPR at $40, but it's certainly worth that. I have three more bottles, which I will drink sooner rather than later, as it is drinking so well now that I see no reason to wait.
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5/7/2011 - ews3 wrote: 89 Points
2011 Philadelphia Wine Festival (Marriott, Philadelphia PA): red currant most prominent. nice acid mouthfeel. med finish.
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4/9/2011 - manonthemoon wrote: 90 Points
WA Tasting trip Day 2: Cayuse, Gramercy, Spring Valley, More Cayuse?? and Jim German; 4/9/2011-4/12/2011 (Walla Walla, WA): Nose of blackberry jam, a little grape note, leather, ink.
Palate of blackberry, plum, flowers, leather, ink, white pepper and spice.
Heat shows a little and oak is also noticeable somewhat.89-90
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12/23/2010 - bmarshall wrote: 93 Points
Superb wine. Dark fruits, blackberry, black cherry, graphite and earth on the nose. Well balanced and full
Bodied on the palate with dark fruits, licorice and minerals. Nice, lingering finish.
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10/28/2010 - manonthemoon wrote: 92 Points
Pacific Northwest Tasting Trip (Red Mountain/Walla Walla Day 1): Good nose of black berry, earth, funk, little vanilla.
Palate of blackberry, black plum, earth, little pencil.
Forward wine, but decent balance. A hair hot on the tail.
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