Force Majeure 2013 Collaboration Series VII Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red (Red Mountain) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Force Majeure 2013 Collaboration Series VII Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red (Red Mountain)

Rating
93
Price
$65
Winery
Variety
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.7%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
9/1/2016
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This is winemaker Chris Peterson's (Avennia) debut wine with this project. Despite the red-wine label, it's almost all Syrah with just pinches of Viognier (2%) and Roussanne (1%). It opens with aromas of dark fruit, incense, barrel spice and orange peel that lead to palate-coating, exuberant cherry flavors that carry on the finish. Far from a big bruiser, it's more about finesse and detail, though it shows plenty of depth. Sean P. Sullivan

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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