108, 2011
Wine Enthusiast Scores: August 2011
In the August 2011 Issue of the Wine Enthusiast several of Grapevine's wines earned excellent scores. Call you local independent retailer to order some of these wines: Amizetta 2007 [...]
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The wine is a blend of grapes grown in the Columbia Valley. There is Merlot from the Hillside Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Phinny Hill Vineyard, some Petit Verdot and Zinfandel from a couple of Lonnie Wright vineyards. - Bright red fruit including raspberry and hints of clove on the nose followed by explosive tart cherry pie on the palate with light hints of anise and bay leaf. Long finish highlighted by bright acidity, delicate herbal notes and melon rind.
- Full bodied with black currant jam, honey glazed dates and black peppered seasoned T-bone steak aromas intertwined with piercing boysenberry, rosemary rack of lamb, balsamic, blue cheese, bacon wrapped figs and intriguing tannins extended out over an intricate and balanced finish.
- Full bodied with black currant jam, honey glazed dates and black peppered seasoned T-bone steak aromas intertwined with piercing boysenberry, rosemary rack of lamb, balsamic, blue cheese, bacon wrapped figs and intriguing tannins extended out over an intricate and balanced finish.
- Very, very few wineries make pure varietal Counoise, and none any better than this outstanding example. Tasting a bit like Grenache, a bit like Pinot Noir, but different from either, this fresh wine bursts with berries and tongue-tickling acidity. A hint of vanilla cream runs through the finish.
- Nose is initially spicy, but reveals some cocoa notes after being open for a few hours. Rich and deep with ripe blackberry and cherry flavors. Just a hint of smoke. Long finish. Will stand up for at least a few more years.
- Dark aromas of cherry, mocha and blueberry lead to ripe plum, blackberry pie and flavors of a savory red wine reduction steak sauce, layered with intense chocolate and rich, velvety tannins.
- A deep ruby colored wine full of boysenberry and huckleberry fruit aromas and a hint of white pepper. Chocolate covered blackberries and a dark berry jammy core are followed by sweet velvety tannins and a lingering finish begging you to have one more drink.
- Aromas of lilacs and ripe dark berries lead to a rich, complex middle, with lush, sweet tannins, soft oak and leather notes integrated with sweet black cherries and blackberries. The finish is focused and lingering with rich caramel and mocha, and the elegance we've come to expect from this vineyard.
- Slightly gamey with earthy mushroom and blackberry, the wine evolves into a vivacious party of jammy black cherry and berries, with smooth sweet tannins and bright acidity keeping the balance.
- Rich, ripe figs and smoky aromas lead into black currant, plum and scintillating spices, for a Cabernet-driven, balanced wine with great length and a finish of sweet tannin and mint.
- Sourced from 18-year-old vines, this Bordeaux-style blend is loaded with aromatic red fruits and deliciously savory spices. Smooth and supple, with excellent balance and polished tannins, it’s a wine that rewards decanting
- Deceptively sweet aromas of strawberries, raspberries and rose petals. The flavors are dark, rich, lusciously mouthwatering, with cherries, boysenberries, tart plum skins, hints of leather, sweet pipe tobacco, and coffee beans. The tannins are firm, but not a bit edgy and the finish lingers with just a touch of anise. A truly lovely vintage.
- A cold spring put the grapes way behind at bloom, set and veraison. A mild summer with weeks of ideal grape ripening conditions began to catch the fruit up but harvest still began 4 weeks later than normal. The weather was gorgeous through harvest, the first freeze not arriving until Thanksgiving, well after the finish of our harvest.
- Apple crisp, grandma’s Holiday divinity and apricot aromas lead to Golden Delicious apple, butterscotch, ripe pear and macadamia nut flavors with brilliant acidity, inviting tannins and a rich finish. The best of both worlds of Chardonnay, this wine is barrel-fermented and aged in neutral French oak to highlight the fruit and add complexity.
- A warm summer led to an early start to harvest, followed by a stretch of lower than average temperatures in late September that slowed ripening so grapes hung longer without sugars skyrocketing, providing balance, more flavor development and concentration. A long but successful harvest!
- Translucent deep red color. Dried strawberry and spices on the nose foretell similar flavors. Acidity has managed to integrate quite a bit. Still begs for a hearty pasta dish.
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Purple, black color, scents of black currants in promising nose, sweet Cabernet fruit on nose, flavors of Seville orange and intense Cabernet fruit flavors, cranberry sweetness with good acidity, solid finish, balanced and refreshing. -
Done in a bracing, sappy style, this is a concentrated wine with lush flavors of lemon drop, orange candy and Key lime. It’s ripe and juicy. -
An aromatic wine with notes of market-fresh cherries, cocoa, currant and vanilla. Medium-full on the palate with a wonderful backbone of ripe cherry, berry and subtle notes of spiced chocolate that carry through on the elegant, satisfying finish. -
Filled with lovely aromas of sweet cherry and a hint of toast, this fresh, medium-bodied wine offers bright acidity across the palate before finishing with a delicious spice and wild huckleberry.