Posted on 30 April 2013.
This wine is a blend of Primitivo, Zinfandel and Petit Sirah all from the Stonetree Vineyard, the warmest source in the Wahluke Slope for Angel Vine. This blend is big and bold—and the super structured Petit Sirah brings out the best of all of them. The resulting wine is fairly large but very balanced and [...]
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Posted in Washington
Posted on 08 October 2012.
A seamless sophisticated experience that belies the varieties name—this wine is a great example of how a place can change the variety to a degree it might not be recognized. The Columbia Valley can do that to a lot of varieties. When Ed Fuss, the owner and winemaker at Angel Vine fusses over a wine [...]
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Posted in Zinfandel
Posted on 02 May 2012.
This winery has been flying under our radar and we need to broadcast their presence loud and clear. I am really not one for being influenced by label art but this one will catch your eye and then when you hear the story it brings you in. Read the back label and you’ll know what [...]
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Posted on 31 July 2011.
The ’05 Sheridan Vineyard L’Orage is a blend of 65% Cabernet and 35% Cabernet Franc with aromas of dark fruit and chocolate. On the palate, it’s a slightly chunky wine with blueberries, blackberries and cassis with a medium-long, cigar box finish. I’d recommend decanting before drinking. Rating: Very Good | $42 | 14.1% ABV Find [...]
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Posted on 17 July 2011.
The 2005 Dry Hollow Vineyards Cabernet is made from 100% Cabernet and is deep garnet in color with flavors of cherry and blackberry; it has somewhat of a shy nose; full-bodied with a medium-long finish. Rating: Good (84) | $24 | 14.0% ABV Find this wine to buy: Vinquire | WineZap.com
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Posted on 19 June 2011.
This wine is made with 100% old vine Cabernet Sauvignon. Sagemoor Farms located on the Columbia River grew sixty percent of the fruit with Kiona Estate on Red Mountain providing the rest and all the vines were at least 34 years old. As with most single varietal wines, this one takes a moment to appreciate. [...]
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