In the Old World, such a blend would such as this would be in the shadows. In Woodinville's Warehouse District, Chris Loeliger's blend of Syrah (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc shows delicious brilliance, and it starts on Red Mountain with fruit from Kiona and Emory vineyards, backed by Cab Franc from stellar Elephant Mountain Vineyard. The complex theme centers on … [Read more...] about TruthTeller Winery 2015 The Madman Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $35
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TruthTeller Winery 2014 The Confidante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $45
Owner/winemaker Chris Loeliger wisely relies on Red Mountain's pioneering Williams family for the opening chapter of his reserve Cab program. He not only invested in fruit from their Kiona Vineyard but also their Heart of the Hill site, then followed up with 30 months in a French oak program - two of those five barrels being new. As a result, it's a red filled with dark … [Read more...] about TruthTeller Winery 2014 The Confidante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $45