The wine is a deep garnet color in the glass, with beautiful darkness at the center. The nose presents aromas of mint, green grass, blackberry and plum, somewhat of a subdued Bordeaux. The taste is a rush of cool, dark fruit, with ripe black cherry, blackberry and blueberry up front that transitions easily to some lovely earthy notes of tar, tobacco and cocoa midpalate. The dusty tannins provide shapely structure to support the long, smooth and exceptionally dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as the Perigee is one of the most consistent, classic Bordeaux style blends produced in the Walla Walla Valley today. This wine would be excellent with classic hearty dishes, from lamb to steak, pork tenderloin to steelhead filet. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a prime ribcap grilled rare atop some grilled leeks with some grilled asparagus and pureed potatoes with a Merlot reduction. Cheers!
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