The wine is a beautiful deep ruby color in the glass, with great clarity. The nose is a warm breath of mountain air from south central Washington, with aromas of leather, ripe blackberry and a hint of cedar over the top. The taste is subdued layering of black fruit, blackberry, cherry, currant and plum, overlaid with some notes of smoke and white pepper spice. The tannins are rounded but gripping, providing for a wonderfully voluptuous, long dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as I fell in love with Chuck's Cabernet Franc from the XL Vineyard at the Reveal Walla Walla auction two years ago, and the addition of some of that wine to this blend really makes this a favorite. This wine would pair well with a variety of casual dinners, from pizza and barbecue to mac & cheese or tacos! Tonight, being Taco Tuesday, I'm enjoying this wine with some classic beef tacos, as the fruit and richness of this wine really pair well with the spice and smokiness of the beef. Cheers!
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