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JM Cellars 2012 Margaret’s Vineyard Estate Red wine
Seattle District teachers will be striking on Wednesday because they are asking for a 21% raise over the next three years. Warning to said teachers: don’t expect much sympathy from the population. You already got a 30-minute recess (read: “break”) … Continue reading
W. T. Vintners 2012 Dalliance red wine
Rookies to the warehouse district. Tasted at 50-64 degrees on the IR temp gun. Nose: feral blackberry. Mouthfeel: smooth, full-bodied. Flavors: blackberry molasses, river smoke, cherry, dark red licorice, raspberry, red plum, garrigue, mulling spices, black tea tannins. Great with … Continue reading
Chateau Rollat 2007 Edouard de Rollat cabernet sauvignon
Tasted at 61-66 degrees on the IR temp gun. Great consistency. This 2007 is showing a pristine ruby-edged magenta reminiscent of its grand vintage. Plump black fruits continue to dance on the crystal despite this being well into its sixth … Continue reading
Walla Walla River Winery 2008 Cockburn Vineyard sangiovese
Walla Walla River Winery is the second label for Cougar Crest Winery. Although it is a Walla Walla winery, the Hansens do have a satellite tasting room in the Apple Farm Village (across Ross Andrew/Mark Ryan/Amavi/Pepper Bridge/Bookwalter) in the Hollywood … Continue reading
Protected: Glen Fiona Winery 2006 Puncheon Select Walla Walla Valley syrah
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Protected: Seven Hills Winery 1997 Walla Walla Valley merlot
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Five Star Cellars 2005 merlot
Another early WAwineman classic, 1st posted on May 15, 2008: Go cruising with an abusive partner and end up “lost at sea.” What’s wrong here? On lighter news, say, did any of you get that Presidential Physical Fitness Award in … Continue reading
Basel Cellars 2005 merlot
Another early WAwineman classic, 1st posted on May 23, 2008: Taste of orange nectar, Sunkist rind, and citrus peel, and…wait a minute (remove blindfold…cue: record scratch). Hey! Who put Tropicana orange juice in my Riedel??? That’s why I don’t do … Continue reading
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