Winery - Animale
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The label reads Washington, but it’s a single-vineyard Yakima Valley Merlot, with small amounts of three other Bordeaux varieties blended in. Sharp, earthy and firm, with rather thin fruit flavors and a finish both tart and tannic.
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Animale Merlot - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
One barrel made, from the original Kiona vines. Deeply concentrated cassis and raspberry fruit, tinged with bramble and brush, saturates the palate. This is Cabernet raw and wild, from old vines, with wonderful details of herbs and forest. A unique wine, with tart and astringent tannins, but excellent length.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is all Cab Franc, aged in neutral barrels, and as pure an expression of the grape as it is made and grown in Washington as you will find. It has much of the herbal astringency of Carmenère, and could easily pass for a Chilean bottling of that grape.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is 100% Syrah is quite ripe, with alcohol at 15.6%; yet not over-ripe or raisiny. Rather, the fruit is like a blackberry compote, concentrated and bursting with the essence of berries and a pleasing pastry note. Along with the tangy acidity and earthy tannins, it makes for a complex and compelling Syrah.
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Animale Syrah - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very little Petite Sirah is grown in Washington. This is a fascinating expression of the grape, dark and tannic, deeply flavored but not at all sweet or sappy. Underbrush, wild berries, moist earth and pencil lead flavors cascade through the mouth, with green-tinged tannins rolling through the finish. Complex and unique.
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