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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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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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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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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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The 2005 Nicholas Cole Cellars GraEagle Red Wing is a blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aromas of black cherry and chocolate followed by flavors of layered fruit and black licorice. Nice tannin structure and a nicely balanced, long lasting finish. Rating: 88 | $25 | 14.8% ABV Find this wine to buy: Vinquire [...]

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The 2005 Pepper Bridge Mannina Merlot has a deep garnet color with nice aromas of blackberry and violet; flavors consist of black cherry and plum with hints of toast. Good tannins; medium-long finish; 236 case production. Rating: 88 | $24 | 13.9% ABV Find this wine to buy: Vinquire | WineZap.com

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