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AVA: Yakima Valley

Vineyard: McIntire Vineyard, Sunnyside Washington (Yakima Valley)

Alcohol: 14.4%

Production: 65 cases

Fragrances of blackberries and fresh ground peppercorns; deep, nearly irridescent purple-black color; dense, concentrated and zingy flavors of plums and berries (with hints of citrus peel), finishing with ample but balanced peppery, spicy tannins.

Reviewed:

• Seattle Times, January 12, 2005