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Wines of the Week:
Washington Reds

If you haven't tasted red wines from Washington state, then why not start off 2019 by sipping something new? Offering a lot of value and quality, it should only be a matter of time before red wine from Washington takes off.

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The Expedition 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: The Expedition
Grape(s):
77% Cabernet, 13% Merlot, 7% Syrah, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Malbec, & 1% Tempranillo
Region: Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Blackberries, black cherries, and plums mingle among expressions of earth, licorice, and tea on the nose. Plush tannis frame flavors of dark cherry, bramble berry, and black plum, along with accents of anise, tea, and minerals. Smooth but not overly fruity, it's a good buy if you enjoy Cabs with a balance of flavors..
Rating: 89

The Pundit 2015 Syrah
Winery: The Pundit
Grape(s):
89% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, & 2% Viognier
Region: Washington, USA

Year:
2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, cherries, herbs, and peppery bacon greets the senses. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and currant combine with expressions of pepper, fresh herbs, and minerals on the palate. A bold character and good structure endear this wine to hearty dishes, like a lamb stew.
Rating: 91

Intrinsic 2016 Red Blend
Winery: Intrinsic
Grape(s):
52% Cabernet Franc,44% Malbec, 3% Cabernet & 1% Merlot
Region: Washington, USA

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
Aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries play among highlights of floral earth, dark chocolate, and tea leaves on the nose. Lush dark fruit comes forth on the palate, unfolding into nuances of cola, black tea, and chocolate. Supple and nicely layered, it's a must try for fans of Washington wines .
Rating: 91

Wines of Substance 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Wines of Substance
Grape(s):
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Washington, USA

Year: 2016

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Waves of black cherries, blueberries, and cassis combine with suggestions of mocha and earth on the nose. Concentrated flavors of blueberry, currant, and dark cherry are accented by nuances of dark chocolate and minerals on the palate. Balanced tannins and nice fruit make this a great value Cab.
Rating: 91

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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