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Fidelitas 2005 Champoux Vineyard cabernet sauvignon
More evidence from Generation D… the dumbest generation. So apparently, there’s a new device released in the wild recently that combines the anatomy of a bong with the shape of a Champagne flute. Hipsters have gravitated to this new form … Continue reading
Double Canyon 2013 Horse Heaven Hills cabernet sauvignon
Breaking news from Anny as they prepare for their nuptials: “We at Washington Free Wine Reporter would like to share a cautionary tale with our twelve fans. Last night, our non-credentialed wine expert Sean Hong was cutting jalapenos and neglected … Continue reading
Smasne Cellars 2010 carmenere
Aspiring wine blogger-to-be Steve Rannazzisi got called out for his lie after boasting that he narrowly escaped the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. He went from 2009’s “I was there and then the first tower got hit…” to 2015’s “I … Continue reading
Columbia Crest 2013 H3 Horse Heaven Hills chardonnay
F— Butler. F— Virginia. F— Villanova. Bracket busted way too early this year. Sure has been a long, warm winter around these parts. Just made it through a long, drawn-out project that’s just getting some publicity and will soon hit … Continue reading
Adams Bench Winery 2011 Mays Discovery Vineyard cabernet sauvignon
Yet another gorgeous cabernet made in Woodinville. Tasted at 57-64 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: black garnet. Nose: black currant, blackberry, black plum, smokehouse, red mulberry. Mouthfeel: full throttle. Tail trail: 15+ seconds. Flavors: spectrum of black fruits, … Continue reading
Columbia Crest Winery 2012 H3 cabernet sauvignon
Breaking News: Senior wine writer Gray Paulgutt was last seen giving a wine seminar in southern Japan. How do we know this to be true? Well, the newsfeed stated Mount Asshole erupted, polluting the skies there. Who else could it … Continue reading
Andrew Will Winery 2006 Sorella red wine
Dafuq is wrong wit’ the Seahawks??? Let’s spell it out… new cast, lack of depth, no Golden Tate, and most importantly, no offensive line. It doesn’t help that they’re playing quality teams every single week while their non-performing list resembles … Continue reading
Mercer Wine Estates 2012 chardonnay
Tasted at 52-59 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: light canary. Nose: weak pineapple, lemon, pear. Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Tail trail: 5 seconds. Subtle flavors of lemon rind, nettle, grapefruit. Lame after 24 hours. A little flat. A little … Continue reading
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2012 Horse Heaven Vineyard sauvignon blanc
Tasted at 55-59 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: light gold. Nose: grapefruit. Mouthfeel: some acid, light-bodied. Tail trail: 8 seconds. Flavors: grapefruit, lemon, quarry, pear, lime. Good with weeknight spaghetti and Lay’s potato chips. Alcohol: 13.5%. 5% semillon. … Continue reading
Coyote Canyon Winery 2010 sangiovese
When it comes to “insider” knowledge about Washington’s grape growers, the first names that come to mind are Mike Sauer (Red Willow), Dick Boushey (Boushey), John Williams (Kiona), Alec Bayless (Sagemoor Farms), and Associated Vintners (Harrison Hill). While these visionaries … Continue reading
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