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2019 La Rata Wines La Rata Red

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April 28, 2024 - $71

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

...darkly alluring and savory, with smoky grilled herbs, white pepper, baked plums and crushed stones forming its beguiling bouquet...soft-textured yet racy in style, with cool-toned minerality and vibrant acidity creating an almost-juicy impression, as citrus-tinged black fruits and liquid stone cascade across the palate...finishes remarkably fresh yet potent, with a resonance of black currant, sage and exotic spice that lingers on and on.

95Jeb Dunnuck

...nose of meaty red and black fruits, ground pepper, leather, and forest, earthy, fireplace-like nuances. Seamless and elegant on the palate, it has perfect balance, ultra-fine yet building tannins, and a great finish.

94James Suckling

A pretty nose of dried flowers, ripe strawberries, cranberries and red cherries. Medium-to full-bodied with soft tannins. The acidity really drives the palate here, with so much energy and lift. Bright red fruit and dried herbs coat the palate.

92Wine Enthusiast

...aromas are subdued for the area and producer and more overtly fruit forward, with notes of raspberry, crushed rock, currant and herb...palate meanwhile is medium bodied and focused on red fruit, with kisses of firepit and other savory notes.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Walla Walla Valley

Walla Walla Valley AVA likes to call itself the Napa Valley of Washington, and given the concentration of well-reviewed wineries in the appellation, the comparison is understandable. The Walla Walla appellation is comprised of 340,000 acres, of which 1,200 acres are vineyards. Walla Walla is located in the southeastern corner of Washington and it extends slightly into northeastern Oregon. It is named after the Walla Walla River Valley, and the city of Walla Walla is the commercial center of Washington’s wine industry. The city was founded in the 1840s by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post, but as early as the 1850s farmers were planting grapes for winemaking. Prohibition shuttered winemaking in the early 20th century, but a winemaking renaissance started in the 1970s when Leonetti Cellars, still one of the state’s most acclaimed wineries, started producing acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon. Walla Walla’s AVA status was awarded in 1984 and today there are more than 100 wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most frequently planted grape, followed by Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese Chardonnay and Viognier.