2007 Opus One
The 2007 Opus One is clearly aimed at the Bordeaux aficionado, offering a balance of dark fruits with spice and floral flavors, all with a balance of acid and tannins that suggest long cellar life.
Palate Press Wine of the Week- Deerfield Ranch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
A big wine, a full, spicy mouthful of black fruit - blackcurrant and blackberry - and loads of spice - black pepper, white pepper, eucalyptus and toasted maple. Wood treatment is obvious, but the fruit is big e...
2005 Deerfield Ranch Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
A big wine, a full, spicy mouthful of black fruit - blackcurrant and blackberry - and loads of spice - black pepper, white pepper, eucalyptus and toasted maple. Wood treatment is obvious, but the fruit is big enough to balance it out. Tannins are powerful but smooth, showing years of remaining cellar life. Drink with a porterhouse, with the filet side early, and the strip side after it gets some air.
Palate Press Wine of the Week – 2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill
The Harrison Hill was the top of the heap for me in our DeLille tasting (with the Doyenne and Chaleur Blanc close behind). Big and dark and tannic and complex, with a finish that lasted well into each next taste. A bit pricey at $75 a bottle, but this one I think is worth it. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.
2007 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate – Red Mountain, WA
Like the 2007 Harrison Hill, the tannins are huge on this wine. Black fruit, herb, and vanilla notes, it's definitely a mouthful, but still incredibly well balanced. The finish on this thing goes on forever. I would suggest decanting for 1-2 hours before drinking. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.
2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill – Yakima Valley, WA
The Harrison Hill was the top of the heap for me in our DeLille tasting (with the Doyenne and Chaleur Blanc close behind). Big and dark and tannic and complex, with a finish that lasted well into each next taste. A bit pricey at $75 a bottle, but this one I think is worth it. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.
Palate Press Wine of the Week – 2007 Rocca Family Vineyards Bad Boy Red
2007 Rocca Family Vineyards Bad Boy Red – Napa Valley, California
Having met the "bad boy" himself, I think he epitomizes this wine: nicely expressed flavors of Napa, becoming even more attractive as the eveni...
2007 Rocca Family Vineyards Bad Boy Red – Napa Valley, California
Having met the "bad boy" himself, I think he epitomizes this wine: nicely expressed flavors of Napa, becoming even more attractive as the evening progresses. In the wine: fruit, a viney spiciness, even a hint of cocoa, and mild tannins that meld together and pair with a surprising number of different foods.