Desert Wind

Ruah Wahluke Slope Red Bordeaux Blend

8.829 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Shelby Duarte

Bordeaux style red blend -- Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot

Bordeaux style red blend -- Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot

Jun 30th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.5

Rich aromas of smoked cedar, rope blackberries dried currents. Cab, cab Franc and merlot blend. $15 / 87pts

Rich aromas of smoked cedar, rope blackberries dried currents. Cab, cab Franc and merlot blend. $15 / 87pts

Sep 29th, 2013
Peter J.

13 on three

13 on three

Jan 8th, 2014
Chris Bidleman

A bit of tannins. Needs air and time on the 2010. Was a gold medal winner.

A bit of tannins. Needs air and time on the 2010. Was a gold medal winner.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Phil Bard

Bordeaux blend on the cheap. This is amazing for the $15 price point, though better in warmer vintages than '10. Just a great everyday drinker...

Bordeaux blend on the cheap. This is amazing for the $15 price point, though better in warmer vintages than '10. Just a great everyday drinker...

Jun 28th, 2014
Andrew Nash

Desert Wind Ruah is better than their cab. Big mouth feel and a nice finish.

Desert Wind Ruah is better than their cab. Big mouth feel and a nice finish.

Sep 18th, 2013
Joe Haszard

First Ruah for me, but very enjoyable. Dry like a Cabernet Sauvignon, but versatile like a Merlot.

First Ruah for me, but very enjoyable. Dry like a Cabernet Sauvignon, but versatile like a Merlot.

Jun 24th, 2013
G N
8.6

Good every day value

Good every day value

Jan 15th, 2013
John Berghoff

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Jun 9th, 2015
Nick Davis

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Dec 17th, 2014