Cadaretta, Windthrow 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A silky, syrah-dominated red blend that drips in elegance. [Read more]
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Portrait Cellars Cabernet Franc 2009 – Proves the Heights and Depth of Complexity the Cab Franc Can Reach in Red Mountain
Portrait Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2009, Red Mountain, Washington
Tasting Note: Cabernet franc may well find one of its ideal warm-weather growing sites in Washington state’s Red-Mountain AVA, and this bottle proves the heights and depth of complexity the grape can reach here.[Read more]
Hamilton Cellars Weinbau Cabernet Franc 2013 – Echoes the Loire with Fruit-Restraint, Subtlety and Complexity of Flavor
Hamilton Cellars, Weinbau Cabernet Franc 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A Washington-state cabernet franc that echoes the Loire with fruit-restraint, subtlety and complexity of flavor.[Read more]
Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot 2012 – A Black-and-Red Fruit Dominated Merlot
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot 2012, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
Tasting Note: A black-and-red-fruit-dominated merlot with pleasing baking spice.[Read more]
Kestrel Vinters Wine Makers Select Series Cabernet Franc 2012 – Proves Yakima Valley Has Serious, Cabernet Franc, Winemaking Skills
Kestrel Vintners, Wine Makers Select Series Cabernet Franc 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: This wine proves Yakima Valley has serious, cabernet-franc, winemaking skills.[Read more]
Fall Line Winery Artz Vineyard 2012 – A Cabernet-Franc-Led Blend to Repeat
Fall Line Winery, Artz Vineyard 2012, Red Mountain, Washington
Tasting Note: A cabernet-franc-led red blend that has a pleasing structure, aromatics and complexity.[Read more]
Fall Line Winery Red Willow Vineyard 2012 – Elegant and Red-Fruit Leaning
Fall Line Winery, Red Willow Vineyard 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: An elegant, red-fruit leaning, cabernet-franc-led red blend from Washington state that is a versatile-food companion.[Read more]
My friends Rob Frisch and Liz Barrett filmed this “Name that Wine” clip at the 2018 Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla, Washington. Only one wine writer guessed the correct wine. This was fun!
Waters Cappella Red 2013 – Echoes the Right Bank
Waters, Cappella Red 2013, Washington
Tasting Note: A cabernet-franc-and-merlot red blend from Washington state that impresses with depth of flavor, aromatics and structure that echoes the Right Bank.[Read more]
P Piers Saffran 2011 – Showcases Rich, Black Fruit from Red Mountain AVA
P Piers, Saffran 2011, Red Mountain, Washington
Tasting Note: A red, Bordeaux-styled blend from Washington state’s Red Mountain AVA that showcases rich, black fruit and perfect balance between fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]
