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Maryhill Winery 2010 Elephant Mountain Vineyards Indira, Rattlesnake Hills, $40
By Great Northwest Wine on May 28, 2013
Elephant Mountain Vineyards in the Rattlesnake Hills district of the Yakima Valley is perhaps best known for its Syrah, but it also grows other Rhône varieties. This vineyard-designate from Maryhill Winery includes the somewhat rarer Cinsault and Counoise grapes, which are best known for contributing to Chateau de Beaucastel in the southern Rhône. This is a superb red with aromas of dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, boyseberry, lime zest and toffee. On the palate, it reveals flavors that reminded us of a Heath candy bar, slate, coffee and dark fruit. It’s a fascinating wine that reveals layer after layer of complexity.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 94 cases
Alcohol: 13.2%
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