February 5 - Vintages

COLUMBIA CREST H3 MERLOT
2007
Horse Heaven Hills
This wine is ranked #43 in Wine
Spectator’s 2010 Top 100 list.
TASTING NOTE: Dark, supple and
generous with its blackberry
and black currant flavors, playing
against superfine tannins on an
open-textured finish. Floral, savory
overtones add depth. Best from
2011 through 2017. Smart Buy.
Score: 91 (Harvey Steiman,
www.winespectator.com,
Feb. 28, 2010)
209874 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
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CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE
ETHOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2006
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: … Attractive aromas
of cedar, spice box, boysenberry,
plum, and mocha are followed by a
complex Cabernet with a velvety
texture, rich fruit, plenty of spice
notes, and enough structure to
evolve for 3-4 years. This lengthy
effort will deliver prime drinking
from 2013 to 2026. Score: 92
(Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2009)
209866 (D) 750 mL $39.95 3
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DUNHAM CELLARS SYRAH
2005
Columbia Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2005
Syrah is opaque purple-colored
with a captivating nose of
smoked meat and sausage.
Round, smooth-textured,
and succulent on the palate,
this ripe, full-flavored Syrah
can be enjoyed over the next
8-10 years. Drink: 2009-2019.
Score: 92 (Harvey Steiman,
www.winespectator.com,
Oct. 2009)
210716 (D) 750 mL
$44.95 2
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COEUR D’ALENE
CELLARS SYRAH
2007
Washington
TASTING NOTE: A bit
raw around the edges,
but bursting with currant,
plum and espresso aromas
and flavors, lingering
easily with a hint of
garrigue on the polished,
persistent finish. Drink
now through 2015.
Score: 92
(Harvey Steiman,
www.winespectator.com,
June 15, 2010)
177162 (XD) 750 mL
$32.95 2