When we owned the wine store our key distributors knew we were ardent fans of much of the fruit coming off red mountain. Hedges Family has been a pioneer on sounding qpr wines for nearly 20 years and this 2011 is another superb example.
Just the right amount of dark fruit ripeness, aromatic earthy/fruit aromas and substantial finesse. Early on it seems bright but mid pallet is depth, concentration and wonderful mouth feel. Dominant grapes, 44% CS and33% Merlot really blend harmoniously and play off each other well. 16% Syrah provides further lift and intensity.
Really a delicious wine that won't break the bank.
When we owned the wine store our key distributors knew we were ardent fans of much of the fruit coming off red mountain. Hedges Family has been a pioneer on sounding qpr wines for nearly 20 years and this 2011 is another superb example.
Just the right amount of dark fruit ripeness, aromatic earthy/fruit aromas and substantial finesse. Early on it seems bright but mid pallet is depth, concentration and wonderful mouth feel. Dominant grapes, 44% CS and33% Merlot really blend harmoniously and play off each other well. 16% Syrah provides further lift and intensity.
Really a delicious wine that won't break the bank.
Dec 8th, 2016
Bordeaux blend; 44% Cab Sauv, 33% Merlot with Syrah, Malbec, and Cab Franc. Dried red and black fruit, wild herbs, soft and well integrated tannins. Low alcohol for new world, but I like that. It's showing well but any more time and it will probably start to deteriorate.
Bordeaux blend; 44% Cab Sauv, 33% Merlot with Syrah, Malbec, and Cab Franc. Dried red and black fruit, wild herbs, soft and well integrated tannins. Low alcohol for new world, but I like that. It's showing well but any more time and it will probably start to deteriorate.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
