Winery - Angel Vine
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not quite as good as the 2007 Les Collines from this producer, but perhaps it just needs more bottle age. Light spritz and flavors of berry punch, along with not-yet-integrated barrel toast. Give it another year to fill out.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Stonetree bottling (one of three single-vineyard Zins from Angel Vine) offers pure strawberry fruit flavor, with medium concentration. The 15.2% alcohol does not show that scale, but does offer some finishing power. Could it develop more density and depth with another year in the bottle? Time will tell.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Once again the best of the Zins from Angel Vine (formerly Three Angels), this has raspberry and cherry fruit, clean and vibrant, with good acidity and ripe tannins. There is a slight hint of green leaf and herb, just enough to add a bit of flavor interest.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Angel Vine (formerly Three Angels) now offers three single vineyard Zins as well as this blend, with includes Primitivo and Petite Sirah. Sweet, briary fruit, with a pleasing brambly character, runs through the mouth leaving a chocolaty trail. There is just a hint of leather and funk.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Stonetree and Coyote Canyon are the vineyard sources for this rare Washington Primitivo. Briary and brambly, it does not have the cut tobacco character of Italian Primitivo, nor the depth of color and tannin. Some leafy herbal flavors compete with the mixed red fruits.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Limited production, tight and interesting. This 100% Petite Sirah is one of just a handful of varietal versions of the grape made in Washington. It features ripe berry flavors—blueberry in particular—wrapped in well-managed tannins with hints of caramel running through the finish. Still young, primary fruit, with a sharp edge to the tannins. Give it a couple more years in the cellar for optimal drinking.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Hellion is three-quarters Primitivo and the rest Petite Sirah, sourced from a pair of excellent Washington vineyards. An explosion of ripe berries, it coats the palate with effusive fruit, but retains a balance and structure that includes details of spice, espresso, and bitter chocolate. Really well done, and an exceptional value.
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