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9.3

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$260. — 17 hours ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red cherries, black currants, blueberries, wild flowers, light wood, chocolates, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cherries, light wood, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley in oregon. Nicely balanced, juicy and complex. Elegant and fruit forward.

Still young, but already drinking nicely, even by itself.

Very fruity right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Paired nicely with the Italian salami.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were destemmed and aged in (45% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.

13.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Plumb Cellars JK Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

Dark purple in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Walla Walla Valley. Smooth, complex and elegant.

This 7 year old Syrah is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and spicy. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 2 years.

91 points.

$60. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

Fruity nose of black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, light vegetables and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, licorice, light wood, spices, coffee, tobacco, dark chocolates, earth, vegetables, light tar and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 9 year old Syrah from Washington State is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and entertaining with a nice mouthfeel. Very complex at this point.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. It was well worth the wait.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 88% Syrah and 12% Grenache. Aged in (16% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 2 days ago

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9.2

Purple in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with wood, licorice and chocolate notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs, spices, black tea and light vegetables.

Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 10 year old Malbec is still drinking very nicely, but will not last long, so better drink up. Nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining.

I've had many different vintages of this wine and it is much better with some age.

Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking.

Good by itself or with food.

13% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$20 (recent vintage). — 3 days ago

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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short purple rim.

Very complex nose with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, eacaliptus, Indian spices and black pepper.

Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, milk chocolates, dried fruits and peppercorn.

Very long finish with fine grained tannins, spices and cherries.

This 3 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking gorgeously. Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Soft and smooth with a great mouthfeel.

Still young, but already so delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 10 years and see how it evolves.

I've had many different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Fruity, good right out of the bottle, and much better after 4 hours in the decanter.

Powerful with subtle elegance. Spicy and entertaining. A gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. A small production of only 300 cases.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$200. — 5 days ago

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8.8

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Grenache 2023, California

Light reddish in color with light intensity.

Nose of raspberries, fresh cherries, strawberries, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, currants, plums, spices, light wood, earth, vegetables and light chocolate notes.

Medium length on the finish with light tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Grenache from California is easy drinking and spicy. Showing mild complexity with good balance.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. More earth notes show up as it opens up.

A lighter red that is spicy, tangy and interesting. reminds me of a light Cote du Rhône.

Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years, and see how it evolves.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better with a light chill.

100% Grenache grapes were aged in (15% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$42. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Golden in color and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, green and yellow apples, diesel, spices, light honey, minerals, herbs, sea salt and light earth.

Nice length on the finish with limes and herbs.

This 4 year old Riesling from New York is drinking very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

10.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.

Light nose of citrus fruits and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing lemons, red and green apples, grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Medium length on the finish with limes and grapefruits.

This Albariño from Uruguay is drinking like an Italian Pinot Grigio. Interesting stuff.

Wine Spectator 89 points. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$20. — 4 days ago

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9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion still feels young. Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This second wine is good right out of the bottle, and much better after a couple of hours of airtime.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Advocate 92 points.

A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in all new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 6 days ago