The 2016 'The Classic' Red is a blend of 60% Cabernet with the remainder Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine is initially fermented in new puncheons and is then aged in neutral French oak prior to bottling. This takes on wonderfully smoky character on the nose with wet stones green bell pepper, mocha and crushed mint adding further complexity. The wine possesses wonderful minerality with great freshness and a lovely mouthfeel. The mouth-watering acidity and wonderful dark fruits continue to impress as they mingle with green olive tapenade, cigar box, wild blackberry pie and Asian spices. This may be the best example of this wine I have tasted.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 94 |
$75 |
2018-2028 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
Washington |
Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| O. Bargreen |
July, 2018 |
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