Winery - Wilridge
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hard and tough, this wine shows a core of black cherry with streaks of mineral and metal, but the tannins are in the way. Some additional bottle time will be a big help.
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Wilridge Merlot - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This may be one of the most austere Viogniers I’ve ever found from Washington; it’s bone dry and just a bit over 13% alcohol. That makes it a good and versatile wine for mealtime. It’s light, hints at beeswax and citrus, with a soft mouthfeel and a curious mix of toasted almond, banana andbutter cookies in the finish.
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Wilridge Viognier - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tight and substantial, this is powered by black cherry fruit laced with smoke, charcoal and coffee liqueur. There is some light volatile aromas, and the fruit is somewhat generic, but hey, that’s Merlot.
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Wilridge Merlot - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This shows good color for Nebbiolo, with a soft attack and round, warm flavors of light cherry and tobacco. A well-made wine, smooth and balanced, with refreshing, varietal tartness and detail that keeps it distinctive and closer to Italian in style.
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Wilridge Nebbiolo - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This seems like an old release and shows just how much this winery has improved since the disappointing vintages of the early 2000’s. Scents show a lot of volatility and nail polish, while the flavors are an odd mix of tired fruit with burnt rubber and more nail polish.
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Wilridge Merlot - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here is a classic Klipsun nose, scented with dark streaks of metal and earth. The dark, mineral notes are not yet integrated with the fruit, which is high-toned and earthy, with some barnyard flavors. The tannins are rough and rustic, and give the impression that the wine needs more time to smooth out.
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Wilridge Merlot - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a soft, sensual Merlot, with lovely strawberry/cherry fruit and hints of herb. Complex, layered, elegant and subtle, it is a delightful showcase for the cherry-pie pleasures of Walla Walla fruit.
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Wilridge Merlot - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Klipsun fruit is known for its firm tannins, iron and mineral elements, dark fruit and sturdy ageworthiness. Here a touch of the barnyard in the bouquet brings it ever closer to Bordeaux. It’s a complex wine, which, despite its youth, shows a wonderful range of flavors, from black cherry to coffee to steel and smoke. The iron and acids and tannin are there to age, but it drinks beautifully right now, so why wait? Just 138 cases made.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The nose hints at volatility, and the wine opens with a hard, sharp edge to it. But with breathing time, some pretty cherry fruit emerges, along with varietal scents and streaks of fresh-cut tobacco.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pretty rose color sets up a wine with pleasant mixed red fruits, some spicy highlights and a warm, soft mouthfeel. There is nothing here that shouts “Sangiovese,” but that is rare in Washington. It’s a good, all-purpose pizza red.
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