Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cab Franc 49%, Merlot 48%, Cabernet 3%. Good blend. I have been consistently impressed by this producer and how the wines age. This is tasting at the right moment. Baked blackberry, black pepper, sour cherry. It’s good, but drink now.
Cab Franc 49%, Merlot 48%, Cabernet 3%. Good blend. I have been consistently impressed by this producer and how the wines age. This is tasting at the right moment. Baked blackberry, black pepper, sour cherry. It’s good, but drink now.
Dec 21st, 2025
Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.
Merlot/cab franc blend. This was pretty good, but unremarkable following two pretty good cabs. If you like right-bank styles, this is a good sample of one from the US. Although, I wouldn't say there is tremendous value at $50-ish.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Color is dark opaque red with purple hues. Nose started off tight with notes of smoke and oak. Changed to more green peppers and dried herbs. The palate started off savory with notes of meat, smoke and herbs then finished with dark berries and cassis. Moderate tannins 6.5/10 and moderate body, still needs to integrate smoothly. Finish was moderate and didn't fully flow with the wine. Needs a couple years to integrate.
Color is dark opaque red with purple hues. Nose started off tight with notes of smoke and oak. Changed to more green peppers and dried herbs. The palate started off savory with notes of meat, smoke and herbs then finished with dark berries and cassis. Moderate tannins 6.5/10 and moderate body, still needs to integrate smoothly. Finish was moderate and didn't fully flow with the wine. Needs a couple years to integrate.
Nov 7th, 2015
Brambly aromas of cherry, tobacco and vanilla. Blackberry and cherry flavors with earthy overtones. Trey has got this down to an art.
Brambly aromas of cherry, tobacco and vanilla. Blackberry and cherry flavors with earthy overtones. Trey has got this down to an art.
Feb 10th, 2015
Layered, a surprising tasty. Best thing I’ve had out of WA!
Layered, a surprising tasty. Best thing I’ve had out of WA!
Oct 29th, 2017
Excellent! 2012 Real solid Bordeaux
Excellent! 2012 Real solid Bordeaux
May 13th, 20162012 vintage. Nice nose. Dried red fruit, some spice, oak. On the palate: more generous oak with some coffee grounds, dried dark red fruit.
49% cab franc, 48% merlot, 3% cab sauv
2012 vintage. Nice nose. Dried red fruit, some spice, oak. On the palate: more generous oak with some coffee grounds, dried dark red fruit.
49% cab franc, 48% merlot, 3% cab sauv
Purple. Rich creamy vanilla oak nose. Hints of charred oak. Blackberry black currants black cherry.
Purple. Rich creamy vanilla oak nose. Hints of charred oak. Blackberry black currants black cherry.
Apr 27th, 2015
Really like this wine. Lots of dark fruit with plenty of creme de cassis.
Really like this wine. Lots of dark fruit with plenty of creme de cassis.
Mar 30th, 2015
