Dunham Syrah Columbia Valley

October 3, 2010

Ripe and appealing for its juicy cherry and spice flavors, hinting at tobacco as the finish lingers well. Drink now through 2013. 1,499 cases made. HSYear: 2005Score: 90Price: $45Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

October 3, 2010

Supple, ripe and appealing for its impeccable balance, offering tobacco-accented cherry and plum fruit that swirls easily through the long, polished finish. Drink now through 2016. 242 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 92Price: $40Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

October 3, 2010

Polished and elegant, this silky-textured Cabernet offers a lovely array of currant, plum, blackberry, cream and a touch of sage that lasts on the long, black olive¿tinged finish. Drink now through 2016. 1,500 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 91Price: $30Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Fidelitas Boushey Vineyard Yakima Valley

October 3, 2010

Ripe, with a strong undercurrent of earthy, herbal notes to the flavors of black cherry and coffee, which linger against fine-grained tannins on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2010 through 2016. 315 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 91Price: $50Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

October 3, 2010

Big, ripe and round, offering a generous mouthful of black currant, blueberry and cola flavors that keep pumping through the long, expressive finish. The tannins are present, but submerged under the richness. Best from 2010 through 2018. 189 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 94Price: $50Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Spring Valley Frederick Walla Walla Valley

October 3, 2010

Rich and chewy, with a brightness to the cherry and mulberry fruit that balances well against hints of wet earth and cedar as the finish persists expressively. There’s nice balance and length. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and others. Best from 2010 through 2016. 3,000 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 92Price: $55Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Spring Valley Syrah Walla Walla Valley Nina Lee

October 3, 2010

Round, with a licorice edge to the blackberry and pepper flavors. The fruit expands and floats nicely through the expressive finish. The tannins are nicely folded in. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 91Price: $55Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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Col Solare Columbia Valley

October 3, 2010

A polished red, delivering a lively mouthful of blueberry and currant fruit shaded with nice hints of cream and white pepper. The finish lingers seductively. This is distinctive¿and much smoother in texture than previous vintages. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and others. Drink now through 2014. 11,000 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 92Price: $75Country: [...]

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JM Columbia Valley Cuvée Columbia Valley

October 3, 2010

Round, with a silky texture making the ripe currant and plum flavors sing against hints of tar and spice as the finish lingers nicely. The tannins are nicely submerged. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and others. Drink now through 2016. 350 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 91Price: $35Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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JM Merlot Red Mountain

October 3, 2010

Chewy, with firm tannins around a round core of cedary, tobacco-scented black currant and dried blueberry flavors, lingering on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2016. 200 cases made. HSYear: 2006Score: 90Price: $38Country: WashingtonRegion: Washington

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