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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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*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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