Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.2
If this is "old world", then that term has lost all meaning. This wine is dense and big with good integration. The fruit and osk tannins blend seemlessly in the long finish. Chocolate, berries, vinilla and spice undertones. Exactly what you should expect on an expensive califirnia wine... Except it is Washington
If this is "old world", then that term has lost all meaning. This wine is dense and big with good integration. The fruit and osk tannins blend seemlessly in the long finish. Chocolate, berries, vinilla and spice undertones. Exactly what you should expect on an expensive califirnia wine... Except it is Washington
Jul 1st, 2014
72% Cab/19% Merlot/9% Cab Franc. Nice brambly raspberry nose. Bright red fruit palate, dried tobacco leaf that hangs through the finish. Solid value at $50. Still needs a few years.
72% Cab/19% Merlot/9% Cab Franc. Nice brambly raspberry nose. Bright red fruit palate, dried tobacco leaf that hangs through the finish. Solid value at $50. Still needs a few years.
Jan 19th, 2018
Assertive plummy/dark fruit with a balancing earthiness & tannic structure. I really enjoy this type of Cabernet/BDX blend. Unpretentious & honest rich fruit with a charmingly gritty edge.
Assertive plummy/dark fruit with a balancing earthiness & tannic structure. I really enjoy this type of Cabernet/BDX blend. Unpretentious & honest rich fruit with a charmingly gritty edge.
Apr 3rd, 2016
More old world; fruit not as bright, almost dusty. High acid; long finish. Food friendly
More old world; fruit not as bright, almost dusty. High acid; long finish. Food friendly
Apr 14th, 2014
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
