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2015 Buty Conner Lee Vineyard Cabernet Franc/Merlot

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October 24, 2021 - $31

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Expressive and well-built, with red currant and mocha aromas leading to a structured core wrapped in supple black cherry and spice flavors that linger on the long finish...

93Jeb Dunnuck

... Black cherries, currants, tobacco, and damp earth characteristics all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced red...solid depth of fruit, a clean, elegant style, and fine tannin...

92The Wine Advocate

...fragrant bouquet of wild berries, potpourri and spice, followed by a medium-bodied, succulent palate with an attractively sappy core of fruit framed by fine tannins. The finish is tangy and quite long...

90Wine Enthusiast

This wine leans into the savory, with aromas of sliced green pepper along with assorted fresh herbs, flowers and macerated cherry. The palate is soft in style, filled with sleek, minerally cherry flavors. It brings a sense of freshness, purity and elegance.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.