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Tasting Notes for Washington Blends 2003

 


Tamarack Cellars

Firehouse Red

Columbia Valley - Washington

(2004 - make up - 46% Cab. Sauv., 25% Syrah, 15% Merlot,

11% Cab. Franc, 2% Sangiovese, 1% Carmenere)

Under $20.00
Retails at $15.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  Blackberry, Sandalwood 
Taste:  Dark Berries, Vanilla, Slight Spice
Body:  Medium - Soft 
Finish:  Dash of Coffee and Spice, a bit Hot 

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Owen Roe

Abbot's Table

Washington State

(2004 - Make up - 44% Cab. Sauv., 13.6% Syrah, 13% Merlot

9% Cab. Franc, 8% Zin, 4.8% Grenache,

3.4% Malbec, 3% Pinot Noir, 1.5% Counoise)

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $25.00 
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Cherry, Kirsch, Smokey 
Taste:  Kirsch, Spice, Cherry Syrup
Body:  Med to Full 
Finish:  Slow Fade 

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Spring Valley Vineyard

Uriah

Walla Walla Valley - Washington

(77% Merlot, 22% Cab. Franc, 1% Petit Verdot)

$20.00 to $40.00

Retails at $35.00 to $40.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A-
Aroma:  Clean, Fresh, Cherry, Oak 
Taste:  Blackberry, French Oak
Body:  Medium, Furry Tannins 
Finish:  Long...Long

Recommendation:  BUY IT!


 

Long Shadows Wineries & Vineyards

Pirouette

Columbia Valley - Washington

(56% Cab. Sauv., 22% Merlot, 10% Syrah,

9% Cab. Franc, 3% Petit Verdot)

Over $40.00

Retails at $50.00 to $55.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B/B+
Aroma:  French Oak 
Taste:  Dark Chocolate, Slight Bitter Fruit
Body:  Crisp, Chewy, Rich 
Finish:  Long and Elegant 

Recommendation:  Buy it if you have the budget