Wa Cleanskin Cellars

Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2015

Shay A
9.4

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This wine is made by Michel Rolland. Large and in charge merlot. Mocha, sweet pipe tobacco, and a lot of ripe blackberry. Nutmeg and cinnamon. Cab lovers merlot.
— 7 years ago

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I also liked this quite a bit.
Eric

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They don’t make a bad wine at LS. Dig the whole lineup.
Ken Venezio

Ken Venezio

Shay, We need to connect at the next Classic Wine tasting. I do most of the Southlake events with Clare. Cheers.

Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure

Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Hearty! 13.8 ABV, but tastes "heavier", in a good way. 72% Merlot, 16% Cab Sauv, and some Cab Franc and Petit Verdon - brilliant mix! Chewy, berry, strawberry, stone, leather and all kinds of masculine flavors -brought to you by Carolyn Lakewold. One of the few WA wines I bought, interested to see what they do now that they have dropped the "collaboration" concept. 9.2, and loved it. — 8 years ago

Shawn, Eric and 4 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Love WA State wine, full body and so supple! — 8 years ago

David, P and 28 others liked this
Hugh O'Riordan

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Quilceda creek is a favorite of mine. I even joined the club and I hate clubs. Just plane great wine. Hugh

Upchurch Vineyard

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

balanced WA #RedMountain Cab always feels good — 9 years ago

Eric, Bill and 6 others liked this

Long Shadows Vintners

Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2006

M+ acid, ripe tropical fruit, Mod alcohol, off-dry. Nice WA example. — 9 years ago

Cadence

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Powerful BDX blend from WA (38% franc, 38% cab, 12% merlot, 12% verdot)...had open for 5 hours yet still a big wine. I hear it will develop so would love to try it again in 5-10 years. — 9 years ago

Anthony, Bill and 9 others liked this

Mark Ryan Winery

Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2007 Mark Ryan Winery Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon. Red Mountain, WA. Aged incredibly well .... Delicious! — 10 years ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Saggi Vintners Collection Columbia Valley Sangiovese Blend 2015

Shay A
9.2

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Dominant Sangiovese with some cab and a splash of Syrah. Rich style sangio wine. Sweet oak, dirty cherries, herbs, and a high percentage/bitter dark chocolate.
— 7 years ago

Somm, "Odedi" and 23 others liked this

Col Solare

Columbia Valley Red Blend 2007

Love WA State wines — 8 years ago

Shay, Ryan and 16 others liked this

Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend 2013

Shay A
9.2

Andrew Will wine tasting tonight at the storage facility. My knowledge and experience with WA state wines is small, so this was a great evening to learn and enjoy some very good wines.

Lots of dust and grittiness here. The nose is all fruit but the palate and finish is more savory. This is almost equal parts Merlot and cab franc. No green pepper. This needs a few years to really be properly enjoyed. I liked the potential of this wine more than any of the others.
— 8 years ago

Shawn, Jason and 18 others liked this

Long Shadows Vintners

Feather Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Greg Ballington
9.0

More for #wawinemonth! Not the same as other wines by Randy Dunn but solid WA Cab.

Deep ruby red. Layered and slightly aged nose with damp forest floor, baking spices, black cherries and dark red berries. Moderate tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. Definitely needs time to open and has a touch of heat. Complex palate with some bitter dark cocoa, dark fruits, twigs and black cherries. A bit angular but leveled out with time. A touch vegetal with a super long finish. Drink till 2020.
— 9 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
Eric, Jeff and 14 others liked this
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Great note

Doubleback

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Mike R
9.2

As a tribute to hawks I declare this WA wine night @Jim Trobaugh join me - good and starting my Saturday night smile exercises — 9 years ago

Mike, Jim and 21 others liked this
Shay A

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Nice @Mike R . I haven't had any WA cabs before.
Mike R

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As @Jim Trobaugh says WA cabs rock
Matthew Youngs

Matthew Youngs

Mike, cheers to you, my friend. Yay the Noble Vino!

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling 2013

2013 Eroica Riesling WA. Star bright, gold straw color. Grapefruit, honey; slight petrol, mineral notes, long clean finish. Nice! — 9 years ago

DeLille Cellars

Four Flags Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Neat WA cab. Solid drinker from 4 distinct Red Mt vineyards. — 10 years ago

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DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

Great paring with a Spanish themed meal that included tri-tip steak and a fried chick pea salad. Wine was delicious - bold fruit forward and a smooth finish - a fine example of a top tier WA wine. — 7 years ago

Wesley Pinney
with Wesley

Gramercy Cellars

The Deuce Syrah 2015

Young but exhibits all the things I love about WA Syrah. Fruity with a little funk. — 8 years ago

Andrew Will

Two Blondes Vineyard Merlot Blend 2013

Shay A
9.2

Andrew Will wine tasting tonight at the storage facility. My knowledge and experience with WA state wines is small, so this was a great evening to learn and enjoy some very good wines.

Very aromatic. A tad floral...notes of violet and herbs. Purple in color, but mainly black in fruit color...blackberries, currant, black cherries. I preferred the '10 over this '13. But when it comes to two blondes, I have a feeling
@Bill Bender doesn't discriminate 😉😂.
— 8 years ago

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I discriminate but I never judge @Shay Aldriedge

DeLille Cellars

Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Best WA Cab i can remember having. Complexity all over the place. Old world Bordeaux nose. Perfectly balanced palate. Slate, cinnamon, vanilla, stewed black fruit, tart cherry, tobacco, moderate tannins. So happy with this. All that for around $100. Happiness in a glass(es) on a Friday night — 9 years ago

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Eric

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Lol @Mike R ! Go Drew! My alma mater.
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

David, it is awesome the winemaker was Chris Upchurch and has his own winery and it is solid. Not sure he is still making it at DeLille? Mike it is Drew Bledsoe and he has Doubleback which Figgins was making and was a childhood friend. Josh Daniels is the wine maker now and was at Figgins
Mike R

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@Jim Trobaugh yeah I knew it was Bledsoe and he is a great guy

Pomum Cellars

Tinto Columbia Valley Tempranillo 2012

Very cool to see WA producers making Spanish varietals. 90% tempernillo, 10% graciano, this wine tastes like a riserva tempernillo, with a little more structure and heft. Black currants, oak, tannins all pair well with the delicious steak served at Joule. Looking forward to trying more of Pomum's wine! — 9 years ago

Deborah Nash
with Deborah
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Deborah Nash

Deborah Nash

I enjoyed this wine. Very soft in my mouth. Subtle fruit and oak.

Betz Family Winery

Père de Famille Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This 2005 was very impressive. I've been disappointed with 05 Washington wines and their aging. This Betz is the best 05 aged WA wines I've had yet. Does not taste over the hill at all, beautiful — 9 years ago