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Tamarack Cellars 2013 Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope, $30
Longtime Walla Walla airport vintner Ron Coleman celebrated his 15th anniversary with this vintage, and he’s come to rely on Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope for his standalone bottling of 100% Cabernet Franc. Aromas lead with fruity notes of cassis, raspberry and red plum, but there’s the varietal thumbprint of mint and dried oregano in the background, along with black olive. Those herbal tones emerge on the palate amid the black currant and raspberry flavors. Coleman’s winemaker, Danny Gordon, does a nice job with the tannin management by allowing for expression rather than suppression, paving the way for a pinch of black pepper in the farewell.
Rating: Recommended
Production: 1,200 cases
Alcohol: 14.2%
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