85% merlot 15% Cab franc, Yakima Valley. 16 months French oak, one year old barrels. Smoky, complex and richly textured but tannins and acidity are too unruly at this point. Needs serious time in the cellar but should be worth it.
85% merlot 15% Cab franc, Yakima Valley. 16 months French oak, one year old barrels. Smoky, complex and richly textured but tannins and acidity are too unruly at this point. Needs serious time in the cellar but should be worth it.
Feb 13th, 2014
Merlot Cabernet and Cabernet franc red currant and cherry fruit with notes of toasty oak spice and a touch of fresh flowers. Smooth and silky tannins round and ripe with milk chocolate notes
Merlot Cabernet and Cabernet franc red currant and cherry fruit with notes of toasty oak spice and a touch of fresh flowers. Smooth and silky tannins round and ripe with milk chocolate notes
Aug 12th, 2013
Cold WA vintage. Pyrazines and super-high acid. NOT my favorite, but willing to give 2012 a try when released.
Cold WA vintage. Pyrazines and super-high acid. NOT my favorite, but willing to give 2012 a try when released.
Oct 29th, 2014
Tasted by Lobonick on 12/21/2013 & rated 88 points: Smoky blueberries, prunes, white pepper, and a bit of sweet spice on the nose. Palate is mouthcoating with firm tannins and a bright acidic backbone that verges on a bit sour. (Note: the sourness diminishes with air and leaves a much softer wine.) Blackberries and prunes with a touch of leather on the palate. Finish is long. Not sure if I like this a lot because it's different, or because it's that good. Either way, I'm happy.
Tasted by Lobonick on 12/21/2013 & rated 88 points: Smoky blueberries, prunes, white pepper, and a bit of sweet spice on the nose. Palate is mouthcoating with firm tannins and a bright acidic backbone that verges on a bit sour. (Note: the sourness diminishes with air and leaves a much softer wine.) Blackberries and prunes with a touch of leather on the palate. Finish is long. Not sure if I like this a lot because it's different, or because it's that good. Either way, I'm happy.
Dec 22nd, 2013
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
