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22415brewery's Review:

Pretty and fun tropical fruits are quite apparent in the nose with a quite apparent hit of oak. A full dare I say unctious mouthfeel follows with a semi-dry finish.The light oaking hints of refined tobacco, touches of green capsicum, and a subtle spice....and quite long in the nose with a light bit of icing sugar. A slight bittering in the finish rounds out the apparent sweetness.Well made with no off flavors. On sale for $13 a bottle is a bargain.

22415brewery's Review:

Could it be?100% Cabernet Franc in the Yakima Valley?This would ultimately beg the question of, who in their right mind would possibly attempt to present let alone bottle this obscure and often-blended varietal?06' was an excellent hot year in the valley and this 100% Cab Franc displays nuances and delicacy that is not often found in this region's highly celebrated Cabs.Displaying a richly brilliant violet of a Pinot Noir, one instantly finds a medium-full mouthfeel and picks up notes of savory bing cherries, slight cassis, interlaced with herbs followed by a silky milk chocolate finish. I originally picked this one up as an experiment in a 100% varietal tasting. Now I'm liking it and am considering a 3 hour drive to pick up some more.

22415brewery's Review:

I'm not a Chardonnay fan yet this one stands out.Perhaps it is because this has less oak and less butter than most. Almost finishes medium-dry which is a nice change of pace compared to the oaky-popcorn characteristics found in most others.Coconut essence, granny smith apple peel, and cream lace this refreshing chard.

22415brewery's Review:

Typical Oregon Pinot Noir which means lights out.Well balanced, rounded, and with incredible bing cherry aromas and slight vanilla beans from the oak.Sure to be a crowd pleaser, if you are going to feature just one Pinot then this has got to be the one.

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A classic example of a very well made Malbec. Loads of fruit and spice make up this medium-bodied sipper.I like mine during the late spring and early summer perhaps the first time you've undusted and fired up the grill.Enjoy with some crazy chimichurri steaks and don't forget the garlic and peppers!

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A veritable bargain, I can find this in the Puget Sound region for just a hair under $15 a bottle.I know it's H3...but really it should be all about C4...Cocoa, Cassis, and robustly dark Cherries with a hint of Cedar. A full-bodied and very exciting Cab that will surprise you for the pricetag. '06 was an outstanding year for Washington Cabs and the H3 might just be the star of the show.In early '07 this was excellent, by late '08 the dark mocha characteristics began to shine through. This Cab completely killed a grilled prime slab of filet mignon with an H3 reduction with fresh local blackberries and ancho chile powder...and then easily transitioned into a molten chocolate cake with 10 year old balsamic and Mission fig reduction.

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his is perhaps the largest volume Riesling in the world and with just cause.Peaches, Apricots and Honey shine in this sweet Riesling.Although mass-produced by our friends at the Chateau, this particular vintage showcases the highlights of the Washington state Riesling grape in its prime. Grown in the same locale as Washington state Peaches and Aprictos, this white finishes rather sweet but pleasing and very approachable.Over the past 2-3 years the stone fruit aromatics have slowly faded, leading to a slight honeysuckle and sugarcane zip.Subsequent vintages surprisingly show more of a mineral and bitter almond note yet still feature the stonefruit way upfront.