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Hamilton Cellars 2010 Bona Vita Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $28
By Great Northwest Wine on July 15, 2015
In three years, Russ and Stacie Hamilton will be able to use estate fruit Red Mountain for their Bona Vita. In the meantime, this blend of Malbec (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (26%), Merlot (13%) and Petit Verdot created by their winemaker/neighbor Charlie Hoppes is showing beautifully. Aromas of Bing cherry, blackberry, poached plum include toffee, cola nut and sarsaparilla. There’s a continuation of that dark fruit profile on the palate, leading with boysenberry jam, black currant and maple syrup flavors. Mild tannins are framed nicely with tangy acidity and a finish of cherry pie filling.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 394 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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