2016 J. Bookwalter Conflict Conner-Lee Vineyard, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

This is a blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon, 48% merlot and 2% malbec. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is dusty with cassis, cherries and an herbal note that a friend called pickle juice. I found it more like sage. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has some cassis and some cherries. Moderate depth. Shorter finish. It's a nice wine if not profound. It probably would be better with some food. Roasted chicken or duck would work well. Drink over the next five years.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2016

Current Price:

$50.00USD

2018 J. Bookwalter Conflict, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

Current Price:

$40.00USD

A blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Verdot. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with cassis and baking spice. With air some coffee notes emerge. On the palate, this is ripe and sweet cassis fruit. Seems like a touch of residual sugar. Also some spices. Nice finish. It drinks well on its own but might be harder to match food. A nice wine to sip on its own by the fire this winter. Drink over the next five to seven years.

2012 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2012

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is an excellent value in red wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Deep ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, dark chocolate and a hint of spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has nice black cherry fruit with some depth. Light tannins. Underlying earthiness. Good acidity. Nice finish. This drinks well on its own and should be great with poultry dishes or even a burger. It should be consumed over the next five to seven years. While wine prices vary at the time of this writing, this wi

2020 Luke Wines The Companion Red Blend, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 3% Petite Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec from Washington State. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice; dusty with black raspberries, plums, spice, slight black cherries and a hint of vanilla. Soft texture with medium tannins. On the palate, black raspberries, cassis with underlying spice and slight char. Long finish. This is an easy drinking red that has some backbone and depth. Drink over the next five to seven years. Very nice on its own, this will work great with a brisket out

2016 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley, USA, Washington, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$65.00USD

This is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries, and cedar. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this has nice depth. Black cherry fruit with slight spice. Good finish. Drinking well now and should drink well for another eight to twelve years. Nice on its own, this will work nicely with lamb chops.

2017 Lobo Hills Right Bank Blend, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is mostly Merlot with 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc. This is a very accessible and easy to drink wine that has nice ripeness to it. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, chocolate and a slight char. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is delicious. Easy to drink. Moderate depth. Nice texture. Cassis and black cherries. Nice finish. This drinks great on its own and would work well with foods with a tangy/sweet BBQ sauce. Drink over the next few years.

2016 J. Bookwalter Conflict Conner-Lee Vineyard, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review

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