Seven Bottles of Wine to add to (or start) your own cellar
2006 The Winemakers' Collection Cuvee No. 2 Denis Dubourdieu
Exhibits a deep ruby purple hue with sweet aromas of black currants infused with tobacco leaf, loamy, earth undertones, spice box and cedar. Sweet, noble tannins with medium to full body present well in this wine. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot. Robert Parker 91.
2006 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabs from Heitz Cellars will never let you down. This 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon makes a wonderful first impression with its striking garnet color and vibrant bouquet. With a nice balance of lively oak tannins and brisk acidity, this wine glides easily across the palate for a lengthy and satisfying finish. Enjoy now or for years to come.
Ensemble Cellars Release #5
Enjoy Ensemble Cellar's fifth release of their Bordeaux-style red wine blends. It's an enticing blend of exotic spice and dark cherries that teases the nose. A smooth mouth feel leads to rich dark cherry flavors and layers of complexity. The trademark juniper notes and spicy French Oak come through clearly. Well balanced with fine tannins and an exceptionally long finish. This wine has exceptional aging potential.
2010 Vin de Monsieur Le Baron de Montfaucon
91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and 91 points from the Wine Spectator. This Rhone is "pure, elegant and distinctive," says Parker.
2010 Hightower Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon from Hightower Wines. Wines NW writer says, "the wine is bright with aromas of violets, black currant and plum leading to a well-structured palate with ample acidity and toasty oak framing flavors of cherry, dark fruits and vanilla."
2012 Pirouette from the Long Shadows Vintners Collection
A deep, dark wine packed with engaging aromas of fresh blueberry and dark chocolate, the 2012 Pirouette is rich and complex from start to finish. Refined and textured on the palate with lively, mouth-filling blackberry jam flavors accompanied by hints of spice and fig that carry across a lingering finish. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc. Robert Parker gives it 93 points.
2009 Brian Carter Cellars Solesce, Columbia Valley Red Wine
A Bordeaux-style red wine blend. Wine Advocate gives this 92 points - Brian Carter Cellars has a passion for the art of blending. This wine is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and incorporates smaller parts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot - it gives up impressive black raspberry, currants, licorice and toasty notes to go with a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated feel on the palate.