Wine & Spirits, 11/2007
Ron Coleman selected fruit from seven vineyards to compose a wine of exceptional beauty.
2005 Merlot: 94 Points
Winemaker Ron Coleman selected fruit from seven vineyards to compose a wine of exceptional beauty. Simultaneously well built and willowy, its flavors lead with succulent red plum, mocha and spice. Its amazing texture engages the palate while dancing above it. Savor this with something simple, like slow-roasted pork.
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon: 91 Points
This square-shouldered cabernet is a blend from six vineyards, including cool sites such as Sagemoor and DuBrul. There's a fine aroma of mocha, plum and black cherry. Its generous flavors are juicy and pure, with a savoryherbal note and a tangy finish. A good match for grilled lamb chops
2004 Syrah: 91 Points
This wine is really all about chocolate, especially when first opened. A ripe black raspberry jam scent emerges from underneath, with candied plum flavors giving some buoyancy to that cocoa'd base. With time the wine becomes more ample and fresh, both juicy and mouth filling. A Syrah for barbecued ribs.
2005 Firehouse Red: 90 points
One of our perennial favorite blends, among the best bang-for-the-buck reds from Washington State. Mostly cabernet, syrah, and merlot with several other varieties for good measure, it's all blackberry, smoke and full-on meaty black plum flavors. Ideal for a late season barbecue.
