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Thurston Wolfe 2012 D.R. Wolfe’s Family Red, Horse Heaven Hills, $16

By on May 14, 2015

Thurston Wolfe-2012-Dr. Wolfe's Family RedWade Wolfe continues to produce one of the Yakima Valley’s most consistent and approachable proprietary red blends, and a stunning vintage led him to a fun blend of Petite Sirah (40%) from Zephyr Ridge Vineyard along with Zinfandel (33%), Lemberger (20%) and Syrah. It carries a theme of Chukar Cherries from beginning to finish with aromas and flavors of cherries and milk chocolate, along with notes of dark plum and coffee. Smooth tannins and easy acidity give it a pleasingly medium weight to the structure.

Rating: Excellent

Production: 992 cases

Alcohol: 14.7%

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  1. Rise and fall of Washington Lemberger - Great Northwest Wine says:
    May 19, 2016 at 5:30 am

    […] he continues to make it every year. Some vintages, all of it gets blended into the Dr. Wolfe Family Red, but sometimes it gets top billing in its own bottle and also goes into Wolfe’s […]

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