Thursday, February 23, 2012
Vintage 2007
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Wine: | Exhibition Red Blend (sold out) |
| Blend: | 46% cabernet franc, 22% merlot, 18% cabernet sauvignon, 14% petit verdot | |
| Vineyards: | Aldercreek (Horse Heaven Hills), Artz (Red Mountain), Boushey (Yakima Valley) | |
| AVA: | Columbia Valley | |
| Aging: | 18 months in French oak, 42% new | |
| Bottled: | May 3, 2009 | |
| Production: | 302 cases | |
| Notes: | Brilliant ruby. Silky fore-palate; firm but fine mid-palate tannins. Bright and juicy. Blue- and blackberry, baking spice, violets, cardamom, and a light caramel undertone. | |
| Review: | 90 points, Wine Advocate, October 2009: "It sports an enticing nose of spice box (cinnamon, clove, sage), incense, black currant, and blackberry. Layered and intense on the palate, it has excellent grip, nicely concealed tannin, and well-integrated oak. On the palate, spice notes and black fruits lead to a lengthy, pure finish. Drink this tasty effort from 2011 to 2018." | |
| Trade: | POS (shelf tags) Fact Sheet |
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Wine: | Artz Vineyard Red Blend (sold out) |
| Blend: | 39% cabernet franc, 36% merlot, 25% cabernet sauvignon | |
| Vineyard: | Artz | |
| AVA: | Red Mountain | |
| Aging: | 18 months in French oak, 42% new | |
| Bottled: | May 17, 2009 | |
| Production: | 490 cases | |
| Notes: | Deep garnet. Silky fore-palate; firm, fine tannins mid-palate. Bright and juicy. Anise, Italian herbs, tobacco, blueberry, and hints of dried orange peel. | |
| Reviews: |
92+ points, Wine Advocate, October 2009: "Earth and mineral notes are accompanied by cinnamon, clove, sage, black cherry, and black currant. Medium to full-bodied, it exhibits an elegant personality, excellent intensity, plenty of sweet fruit, and a lengthy finish. Give it 2-3 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2012 to 2022." 92 points—Best Buy, Year's Best Cabernet & Blends, Wine & Spirits, December 2010: "Focused, steely and firm, this blend of franc, merlot and cabernet sauvignon bears the vinous scent of old-vine bark and black pepper, with deep flavors of black plum and a textural density that suggests a long life." |
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| Trade: | POS (shelf tags) Fact Sheet |
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Wine: | Cabernet Sauvignon (sold out) |
| Blend: | 100% cabernet sauvignon | |
| Vineyards: | Boushey 50% (Yakima Valley), Artz 50% (Red Mountain) | |
| AVA: | Yakima Valley | |
| Aging: | 18 months in French oak, 33% new | |
| Bottled: | May 11, 2009 | |
| Production: | 366 cases | |
| Notes: | Deep ruby. Firm structure. Crushed currants, violet notes and lavender overtones, bing cherry, blackberry, blueberry, hints of cedar, and lingering baking spice. | |
| Review: | 91 points, Wine Advocate, October 2009: "The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) is a saturated purple color with an attractive aromatic array of wood smoke, spice box, violets, pencil lead, and black currant. This is followed by a mouth-filling, savory, intense wine with enough ripe tannin to evolve for another 2-3 years. This lengthy, pure effort will be at its best from 2012 to 2022." | |
| Trade: | POS (shelf tags) Fact Sheet |