1 | Wine | Red Bordeaux Blend, Washington, 86 or higher

"Supple and spicy, with a plush-textured, dark-hued, blackberry-rich mouthful lingering against creamy oak notes on the long and polished finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah."

"Exhibition smells of cassis, sealing wax, and nut oils. Juicy and persistent, its bitter aspects enhanced by an impression of huckleberry, this fine value and ideal introduction to the winery’s house style ought to prove versatile over the next several years."

"Good red-ruby. Rather bound-up on the nose, with dark fruit aromas complicated by licorice, black pepper, leather and herbs; just a touch rustic. Offers good mid-palate sweetness and texture but comes across as less pure than the Apogee, with a leathery element currently dominating the underlying fruit. Finishes with broad, ripe tannins and hints of menthol and herbs." -Stephen Tanzer

"Bright red-ruby. Musky redcurrant, red cherry, plum, tobacco leaf and dried flowers, with hints of woodsmoke and spices; distinctly claret-like. Then rich and plump if a bit youthfully aggressive, with a restrained sweetness to its chocolate, plum and floral flavors. Finishes broad and classically dry, with a smooth dusting of tannins and very good length. I'd give this a couple years in the cellar to round out."

"Col Solare has planted a beautifully situated estate vineyard but the fruit is not quite ready to be included. Medium purple-colored, if offers up an inviting perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso, violets, black currant, and blackberry. Structured and dense on the palate, the wine has superb intensity, volume, and balance."

"Displays a captivating perfume of sandalwood, lavender, incense, spice box, black cherry, black currant, and a hint of chocolate. Medium-bodied, elegant, and already complex, it has layers of succulent fruit, impeccable balance, and a lengthy, pure finish."

"Good deep red-ruby. Aromas of dark berries, cocoa powder and licorice. Dense, silky and rich, with a lovely creamy sweetness to the slightly high-toned black raspberry fruit. A compellingly sweet blend with suave, fully ripe tannins and outstanding black raspberry persistence."