A six-grape Rhône blend, this does not lose focus or intensity. It strikes the palate head-on with flavors of dried leaf, prune, cooked cherry, cinnamon and mocha. But despite the raisin/prune flavors, it does not seem overripe or in any way over the hill. Rather, these superripe flavors have somehow been tamed, the alcohol is just over 14%, and the wine leaves a sinuous, sensuous trail of flavor as it moves through the palate. Paul Gregutt

rating

90
Price

$18,Buy Now
Designation

Rouge des Coteaux
Variety

Rhône-style Red Blend
Appellation

Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, US
Winery

Olsen Estates

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Alcohol

N/A
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Date Published

4/1/2011
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