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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A dry and spicy, nicely made wine that’s leesy with good minerality and underlying dry floral notes.

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Steppe Cellars Gewürztraminer - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Scents of stone and anise lead into pretty floral notes. Clean and racy, this comes across with a pleasing minerality. There’s a good leesy texture to the midpalate. The only quibble is that it turns a little bit soft and soapy as it hits the finish.

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Steppe Cellars Riesling - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is sugary sweet, light and hinting at honeysuckle, melon and tea.

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Steppe Cellars Gewürztraminer - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Plenty of wood, a waxy quality and flavors of light honey, toast and spice with faint apricot (dried) fruit.

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Steppe Cellars Sémillon - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This has scents of cracker, artificial sweetener and candied citrus. Tastes better than it smells; quite dry, a bit astringent, with lemon rind, dried pineapple and hints of orange.

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Steppe Cellars Riesling - 2006

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This has the lift and berry-loaded kick of a young Côtes-de-Rhône, but without the texture or herbal detail. It’s all up front, a mix of berries and vanilla wafer, sure to please if you don’t look for too much beyond that. Serve it up with simple grilled foods.

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Steppe Cellars Syrah - 2005

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Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a light, well-balanced Yakima Valley take on Merlot, with fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit flavors lightly dusted with chocolate. A pleasant quaffing wine for sure, but nothing substantial about it.

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Steppe Cellars Merlot - 2005

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