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James Leigh Cellars Palette(2003)
- Winery:
- James Leigh Cellars
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Cabernet Franc
- Region:
- USA > Oregon; Washington > Walla Walla Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- bargain, red, junk food, cinnamon, fruit, ericaceae, berry, spicy, grip, crackers
bouquet of roses, brown sugar and spice greet the nose while layers of dark jammy fruits and well-balanced tannins follow in the mouth. This elegant wine finishes with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Shows well now or best to hold 5-8 yrs
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Source:
AmericanWinery.com
- This is a fantastic table wine at a great value. The nose is a complex mix bag of blackberries, sharp cheddar, cinnamon and Hershey's milk chocolate. There are flavors of cherries and berries seasoned with nutmeg action. The finish is a candied pop, like a fruity Jolly Rancher candy. There's something for everybody in this Palette.
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Source:
AmericanWinery.com
- I think this would be a great camping wine. . . and I mean this in the nicest way possible. The nose is great - it smells just like smore's with cinnamon graham crackers. There is a hint of sweet red bark on the nose as well which makes me want to snuggle up in front of the fire before I dive in. On your palate it's not to dry or gripping, but sweet like dried cranberries up front rolling into a finish that is just a bit spicy. I love it when things come full circle Great wine, great price.
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Source:
AmericanWinery.com
- I think this would be a great camping wine. . . and I mean this in the nicest way possible. The nose is great - it smells just like smore's with cinnamon graham crackers. There is a hint of sweet red bark on the nose as well which makes me want to snuggle up in front of the fire before I dive in. On your palate it's not to dry or gripping, but sweet like dried cranberries up front rolling into a finish that is just a bit spicy. I love it when things come full circle Great wine, great price.
- November 2008
- Upon reading the sommelier's description of this wine I was eager to pick up on all the nuances described, including all the earthy, leathery notes so integral to my enjoyment of a red. Unfortunately, this vintage shows itself to be unexceptional, relying on what tastes like traditional oak standbys. Enjoyable, but priced a little too high for what should have been a more sublime flavor delivery vehicle.
