A unique blend of 52% Syrah, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% each of Merlot and Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Red Blend from Walla Walla Vintners hits the mark with this effort. Spending 18 months in 25% new French oak, it shows aromas of slight violets and cedar. Medium bodied and carrying a little heat early, it has a fine, but grippy, tannic structure. On entry, it flamboyantly showed blueberry, blackberry, bittersweet mocha, and espresso, along with a tinge of white pepper. Expressive, lively, and well-constructed, it smoothed out with time in the glass and showed some red raspberry mid-palate through finish. This wine is a fantastic value. Give it a year or two to settle down and then enjoy for another ten years.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 92 |
$25 |
2024-2035 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
Washington |
Columbia Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| R. Geresi |
March, 2023 |
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