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9.1

Elk Haven Winery Father to Four Zeron Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Red Mountain, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, light charcoal, herbs, spices, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco leaf.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Fruit forward and soft, with a big bite and an elegant nose. Powerful, complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is Still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 2 years. First vintage from the vineyard. A small production of only 2 barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100. — 5 hours ago

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9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of red and black fruits with light wood, chocolates, coffee, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, plums, light oak, tobacco leaf, vegetables, herbs, peppercorn, earth and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley. Elegant and spicy, well balanced and complex. Lighter in body than I expected, though.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A good quality wine.

A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Aged in (18% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$60. — 2 days ago

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8.8

Hedges Estate DLD Le Rosé 2023, Red Mountain, Washington State

Light peach in color.

Provence like nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing strawberries, earth, limes, grapefruits, herbs, spices and bitter herbs.

Tangy finish with herbs and limes.

This Rosé from Washington State is very earthy, and feels very much like a Provence Rosé.

Easy drinking and a good food wine, and will pair nicely with a nice pool day.

A blend of 29% Syrah, 28% Grenache, 24% counoise and 19% Mourvedre. A small production of only 6,000 bottles.

13% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25. — 6 days ago

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8.8

An aromatic Viognier from Walla Walla Valley. Easy drinking and simple.

Medium bodied with medium acidity, and dry on the palate.

Showing citrus, apples, pears and spices.

Spicy and good by itself, and better when property chilled.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25. — 12 hours ago

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9.1

Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, earth, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and chocolate notes.

This is an interesting 5 year old Malbec from Horse Haven Hills in Washington State.

This Single Vineyard Malbec is fruit forward with nice complexity.

A good wine to pair with BBQ Meats.

100% Malbec grapes were aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$80. — 2 days ago

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9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black cherries, sweet raspberries, light wood, tobacco and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Fruit forward and elegant. Nicely balanced and soft.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40. — 3 days ago

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8.7

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Soft nose of red fruits with earth notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth and herbs.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

Easy drinking and good for food. A good everyday wine.

13% alcohol by volume.

87 points. — 6 days ago

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9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Nice color of dark ruby with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, coffee, herbs, chocolates, light oak, licorice, spices, light earth, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Saint Julien. Elegant and spicy. Fruit forward and chocolatey.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent and always delicious, especially with age.

This 7 year old 4th growth Bordeaux is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Well balanced, complex and interesting. Rich and inviting.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — a day ago

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8.7

Pale lemon in color.

Airy and fresh on the nose with citrus, apples and light tropical fruits.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs and green vegetables.

Short finish with limes and grapefruits.

Easy drinking and simple. Good by itself and better with food.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$32. — 2 days ago

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9.3

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, black currants, coffee, licorice, spices, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and herbs.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, blood notes, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, barnyard, light vegetables, light tar and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley. In your face kind of wine. Rich, extracted and complex. Nicely balanced and elegant. Interesting stuff.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours of airtime.

This 6 year old Syrah is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with a big piece of steak.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$350. — 5 days ago