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The 2004 Nicholas Cole Cellars Camille is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet from the Columbia Valley of Washington. It’s a velvety wine with aromas of chocolate and clove; flavors consist of ripe currant and black cherry; well-structured, nicely balanced, polished tannins. Long finish is soft and supple. 2,100 cases produced; drink now [...]

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A strong expression of winemaking skills showcasing all that can be achieved in a place where no one can be measured. By that I mean that nowhere else on this earth do the climate, soil, sun exposure differentiate and have no replica from the old world to emanate a specific pattern. This Wild West location [...]

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The 2005 Tertulia Cellars Merlot from Walla Walla, Washington is a smooth and graceful wine; medium to full-bodied with currant and black berry flavors followed by hints of clove. Nice long finish, wonderfully balanced. 146 cases produced, so if you can find it, buy it! Rating: 89 | $32 | 14.2% ABV Find this wine [...]

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2005 Zerba Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley The 2005 Zerba Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet is a smooth and supple full-bodied wine with aromas of cherry and oak; soft entry gives way to black currant and burnt cherry flavors with subtle undertones of licorice and chocolate. Nice mid-palate; great acidity; medium-long finish. 988 cases [...]

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Shiraz (Syrah) in eastern Washington grows well – the climate gives the same flavors the sun dishes out on the Paso Merlots. To much leaf canopy will give vegetable flavors to the berries; a certain herbaceous flavor that affects Merlot and Shiraz in the same manner. No real undesirable flavors, in fact some new red [...]

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Once in a while, you find a wine that actually tastes like the description on the bottle and these are very rare. In fact, I thought non-existent anymore.  But as I say frequently, (mostly to myself) “I would like to be wrong more often” and this is exactly one of those times. I was introduced [...]

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