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Northwest Cellars 2013 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Petit Verdot, Red Mountain, $48
By Great Northwest Wine on July 2, 2017
Totem Lake vintner Robert Delf has been producing standalone bottlings of this lesser-known Bordeaux for nearly a decade, shifting his focus recently from the Horse Heaven Hills to Red Mountain. This is a slightly lighter style of Petit Verdot, bringing aromas and flavors of Chukar Cherry, blackberry, Dr Pepper and mulling spices with restrained tannins and a finish of Montmorency cherry and sweet dill. Suggested pairings feature dense dishes such as pork with a plum or cherry sauce, Beef Bourguignon, Italian dishes with rich tomato sauces or dark chocolate.
Rating: Recommended
Production: 70 cases
Alcohol: 14.1%
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