Winery - Kontos Cellars
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is two thirds Chardonnay and the rest a Viognier/Roussanne blend. There is something a little off-putting in the aromas, a hint of volatility and sweatiness. In the mouth it is a simple, generic dry white.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine captures the flavor of the vineyard, one of Walla Walla’s iconic sites. It’s pure Cabernet, offering cherry and cassis fruit annotated with dried herbs and black olive notes. Good density, and a smoky quality infuses the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A strong, spicy, sharp-edged take on Washington Merlot, sourced from a trio of excellent vineyards – StoneTree, Klipsun and Boushey. Dark and meaty, this brings bacon fat and black cherry, cassis and chocolate, in a full-bodied, forward style. Bring on the steak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pure Malbec from one of Washington’s best vineyards, this is power personified. Cassis and black cherry fruit is tightly wound around mineral-drenched tannins. There are telltale streaks of earth and stem, a dusting of ground coffee, and other nuances that show the varietal details often missing from domestic Malbec. A fine effort.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Bordeaux style blend—half Merlot, the rest a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. All the Kontos wines have a stylistic thread that brings dark fruits, smoky barrel flavors, textural tannins and welcome nuances of baking spices, herb and earth as well. This new winery is on track to become a real player in Washington.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This tangy, tasty wine has strong elements of citrus and tobacco, both indicative of top-tier Washington Syrah. Take one swallow and the flavors keep piling on. Candied citrus and sweet berry and white pepper and clove, a three ring circus of a wine. But it’s not overblown, and it’s all in proportion. The fruit is the star, as it should be.
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