David Kline

9.3

Strong earthy nose of oak bark and loam. Black cherry, blackberry and currant reduction, cinnamon sticks and clove inform the nose. Plums of red and black just underripe, tart cherry, dried raspberry, tarragon, rosemary, dried violets and graphite shimmers. Young and juicy, much more to give! .
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#andrewwill #washingtonwine #cielducheval #singlevineyard #redmountain #wawinr #cabfranc #merlot #redblend — 5 years ago

with Courtney, Emily and 1 other

Jayme Henderson-Steese

9.1

Rich and dry with its usual notes of cocoa, dark fruits, dense texture. Great Washington acidity. It went beautifully with bleu cheese. #washingtonwine #cabernetsaugvinon #sineann #2010 #sommlife — 10 years ago

with Steve

Josh Orr

9.0

Very true to form. A solid merlot. #msclassic #washingtonwine #merlot — 11 years ago

Josh Orr

8.8

#washingtonwine #gsm — 11 years ago

Jayme Henderson-Steese

8.7

2009 is tasting great for so many wines. Subtle nose of baked golden delicious apple, toasted hazelnuts, shortbread, and cloves with a rich, waxy mouthfeel. Lingering finish with medium acidity and similar notes on the palate. Love this small producer! #roussanne #2009 #southard #columbiavalley #washingtonwine — 11 years ago

Adam Plotkin

9.3

Long life ahead of it, but drinking well now. #Betz #Bordeaux blend #WashingtonWine — 11 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Gamey on the nose and slightly overripe or very very ripe fruit. Not my vibe. It’s good. Don’t get me wrong, but overpriced. #washingtoncab #washington #washingtonwine #cabfranc #merlot — 6 years ago

with Rosario

Zachary Price

8.7

Picked this bottle up at Village Wines, a little wine shop/eatery in the Woodinville Hollywood Wine District. The shop is actually across the street from the Brian Carter tasting room, but when you have a screaming, pebble eating 15 month old with you while wine tasting, sometimes it's better to pick up a few bottles sight unseen and try 'em at your leisure later. Brian Carter Cellars was voted the 2015 Washington Winery of the Year by Wine Press NW. Mr. Carter is somewhat of a WA wine making luminary, garnering accolades throughout his career beginning in the 1980s. He's known for blending, and this one is a master blend of 11 varietals (Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon the majority), or better put a kitchen sink table wine ready to be paired with some bold food. We paired this with a mushroom-winter squash ragù and Malfalda pasta. Spot on. ~$22 | #briancartercellars #redblend #washingtonwine

On the eyes: Deep, concentrated inky-ruby, med stain, med tears, no gas, hazy.

On the nose: Stewed caramelized apple, plum, black currants, hints of black licorice and tobacco. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med+ round body. A bit astringent, like plum skins, black fruit flavor, toasty, peppery, and hints of vanilla. Too much structure and too little flavor on its own. Decent table wine though if paired with a deep dish or pasta. — 10 years ago

Josh Orr

9.1

Really great example of a more elegant style of Cab Franc. Took a while to open up but then showed great herbal and spicy notes. #washingtonwine #cabfranc — 11 years ago

Billy Powell

9.4

I struggle to find words as lush as this. #merlot #wine #washingtonwine #winelover #delectable #lush #blackcherry #lovely — 11 years ago

with Nick

Josh Orr

9.1

Beautiful pure Cabernet with just a touch of oak. #washingtonwine #cabernet #gramercy — 11 years ago

Jonathan Tharp

9.8

Flat. Out. Delicious. Elegant with a beautiful nose of baked spice and fruit. Very balanced, and wish I had more than 1 bottle on hand. #washingtonwine — 12 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Pine nettle, dark rye, black pepper, dried mint, oregano, black plum, holly leaf, sweet straw, and dried black currant, aromatically. Lean, medium mouthfeel with a black olive texture and taste leading to, black plum and graphite, fresh cedar, silver, white pepper, flax seed, cinnamon wood, and pistachio husk. #washingtoncab #washingtonwine #washington #yakimavalley #yakima #bousheyvineyard #Artzvineyard #FallLineWinery #cabernetsaugvinon #cabernet #cab #wawine — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Josh Orr

9.2

Truly delicious stuff from one of my favorite producers bar none. #granache #gramercycellars #washingtonwine — 11 years ago

with Max

Josh Orr

9.5

Phenomenal stuff! Balanced elegant Syrah that is equal parts savory and fruity. #syrah #washingtonwine #gramercycellars #craftedbyanms — 11 years ago

Josh Orr

9.2

So that was really good! Wish I had more. #washingtonwine #gramercycellars — 11 years ago

Paul H

8.9

Tonight I had a 2009 which was not as aromatic as other cab francs' I have had on the nose. However there are nice rose hints and cassis aromas. I get a nice chocolate/cocoa and blueberry taste that has a medium finish to me. Tannins are in check, making this a lovely evening drink. Grab a glass and a friend and have a good conversation and enjoyable time. #washingtonwine #cabernetfranc #oswinery #horsehavenhills #wine #seattle — 11 years ago

Kirk Ellis

8.6

For a cooking wine it is a good one to sip while cooking. #washingtonwine — 11 years ago