Sagelands Vineyard 2011 Freddie’s Blend, Columbia Valley, $10
The origin of this wine’s name goes back to Frederique Spencer, the French-born winemaker who was Sagelands’ longtime winemaker before Precept bought the winery in 2011. It is a blend that includes plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), along with Merlot (22%), Syrah (16%) and a touch of Tempranillo. The result is a delicious and affordable red with youthful aromas of cherry, blueberry, coffee, smoke and black pepper. A smooth entry leads to flavors of cherry, vanilla and white chocolate.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 3,361 cases
Alcohol: 13.5%
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