This is a nice bottling from a very good vintage in WA State, the blend is composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Syrah, and 1% each Malbec, Cab Franc, and Petite Verdot.
It grabbed my attention right from the start, the Merlot opens first in the nose, then the Syrah chimes in with it's distinct WA State deep funky notes (in a good way), then after 45 minutes the Cab Sauv opens up, and then the rest of the grapes fill in making for a very aromatic, tasty red wine.
Notes of blackberry, black raspberry, cherry, tobacco leaf from the Cab Franc, ripe raspberry, and a hint of vanilla in the nose. Cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, red or black plum on the palate.
Wow, what a great tribute to their beginnings in WA State....
I enjoyed this with an Angus hanger steak cooked medium, seasoned with Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and topped with my garlic herb butter, recipe courtesy of Olga....
I might also try this with grilled rosemary/garlic lamb chops....
Available at Wegman's in Natick Ma for $11.99 per bottle, Total wine in Natick for $10.99 per bottle, and some NH Liquor outlets for $16.99.
Get some while it's available... I believe you could drink this over the next 2 to 4 years no problem.
Cheers,
Ed
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