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Winery - Apex II

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This new, value brand from winemaker Brian Carter hits the mark with this creamy, smooth, seamless rendition of sauvignon blanc. An oxidative “sur lie” technique keeps it citrus fresh but cuts the herbaceousness.

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Apex II Sauvignon Blanc - 2003

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fragrant and expressive, this soft, very approachable wine offers sweet blackberry fruit stylishly arrayed against a 50/50 blend of French and American oak. Smooth, silky and ripe, it is a can’t miss crowd pleaser.

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Apex II Merlot - 2002

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A ripe, round and deliciously fruity chardonnay, 50% barrel fermented, with a lip-smacking mix of tropical fruit and sweet crème brulée. Pineapples, peaches, melons and more.

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Apex II Chardonnay - 2003

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Yakima valley cab can often have a distinct herbal edge. This wine skates on that border, but never strays too far over it. Medium weight and relatively soft, it has light cranberry fruit and hints of mushroom and woodsy flavors.

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Apex II Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice enough right out of the bottle, with pretty scents of raspberry and blueberry. It’s clean and pleasant, but a bit insubstantial, without real definition or depth. Still, at this modest price, it’s a very nice bottle.

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Apex II Syrah - 2002

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pinot Gris is a fast-rising grape in Washington, but most plantings are young, and prone to being a bit over-cropped. Whatever the case, this is sharp and acidic and does not have the concentration of fruit it needs. Green apples and celery flavors lead into a short, sharp finish.

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Apex II Pinot Gris - 2008

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a straightforward style of cool-climate Washington Cabernet. The herbal character of the grape comes through cleanly, with tart red fruits, hints of mushroom and just a bit of dill. Earthy and astringent, it’s a wine that would sit solidly alongside a basic bottle of Bordeaux.

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Apex II Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright mix of pineapple, citrus, green berries, etc. with a yeasty, pleasing grassiness. A good follow up to the 2003, with precision and power.

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Apex II Sauvignon Blanc - 2005

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah blend, this comes together gracefully, with pure sweet berry/cherry fruit flavor, ripe and silky tannins, and just a suggestion of leaf and green herb, but nothing sharp or bitter.

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Apex II Red Blend - 2007

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