(Efeste Tough Guy Red Blend Klipsun Vineyard Red Mountain) Locked up tightly at present with barrel notes of vanillin and tight grained oak along with cherry meats. The palate is perfumed and rich with minimal excess alcoholic weight, chewy tannins, and a lingering, fruit filled finish. 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 20 months in French oak (60% new). 14.55% alcohol.
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By Sean Sullivan
(Efeste Tough Guy Red Blend Klipsun Vineyard Red Mountain) Locked up tightly at present with barrel notes of vanillin and tight grained oak along with cherry meats. The palate is perfumed and rich with minimal excess alcoholic weight, chewy tannins, and a lingering, fruit filled finish. 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 20 months in French oak (60% new). 14.55% alcohol.2/26/2014, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points