Desert Wind

Ruah Wahluke Slope Red Bordeaux Blend

8.829 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Shelby Duarte

Bordeaux style red blend -- Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot

Bordeaux style red blend -- Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot

Jun 30th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.5

Rich aromas of smoked cedar, rope blackberries dried currents. Cab, cab Franc and merlot blend. $15 / 87pts

Rich aromas of smoked cedar, rope blackberries dried currents. Cab, cab Franc and merlot blend. $15 / 87pts

Sep 29th, 2013
Peter J.

13 on three

13 on three

Jan 8th, 2014
Chris Bidleman

A bit of tannins. Needs air and time on the 2010. Was a gold medal winner.

A bit of tannins. Needs air and time on the 2010. Was a gold medal winner.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Phil Bard

Bordeaux blend on the cheap. This is amazing for the $15 price point, though better in warmer vintages than '10. Just a great everyday drinker...

Bordeaux blend on the cheap. This is amazing for the $15 price point, though better in warmer vintages than '10. Just a great everyday drinker...

Jun 28th, 2014
Andrew Nash

Desert Wind Ruah is better than their cab. Big mouth feel and a nice finish.

Desert Wind Ruah is better than their cab. Big mouth feel and a nice finish.

Sep 18th, 2013
Joe Haszard

First Ruah for me, but very enjoyable. Dry like a Cabernet Sauvignon, but versatile like a Merlot.

First Ruah for me, but very enjoyable. Dry like a Cabernet Sauvignon, but versatile like a Merlot.

Jun 24th, 2013
G N
8.6

Good every day value

Good every day value

Jan 15th, 2013
John Berghoff

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Jun 9th, 2015
Nick Davis

Nick had this 10 years ago

Nick had this 10 years ago

Dec 17th, 2014