{"title":"Wines: Red Mountain","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"klipsun-red-wine-red-mountain-2020-750ml","title":"Klipsun Red Wine Red Mountain - 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is red blend is made up of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 16% Syrah from the famous Klipsun single vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/klipsun-red-blend-klipsun\/2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Red Blend Klipsun is perfumed, with nuances of dark chocolate giving way to sage and raspberries. Silky-smooth and cool-toned in feel, this impresses with its polished red and blue fruits, accentuated by sweet spice notes.  Crisp and refreshing, the 2020 finishes lightly structured, with lingering nuances of tart blackberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric Guido Oct. 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tastings.com\/Wine-Review\/Klipsun-2020-Klipsun-Vineyard-Red-Blend-Red-Mountain-USA-11-18-2023.aspx?Id=WS\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.tastings.com\/Wine-Review\/Klipsun-2020-Klipsun-Vineyard-Red-Blend-Red-Mountain-USA-11-18-2023.aspx?Id=WS\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points Tastings.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep purple color. Aromas and flavors of boysenberry, fig, mild leather, and vanilla with a round, lively, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of blackberry, logan berry, and sweet stewed peppers with well-integrated, medium, dusty tannins and light oak flavor. A nice red blend that holds its own and does a little bit of everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43750085492899,"sku":"KilpsunRedBlend","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/KlipsunRedNV.jpg?v=1700254433"},{"product_id":"klipsun-cabernet-sauvignon-red-mountain-2022-750ml","title":"Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from some of the oldest parcels of the Klipsun vineyard, which was planted in 1984.  This is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot.  It was aged for 19 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45352535687331,"sku":"KlipsunCab22","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Klipsun-Bottleshot-225x818.webp?v=1729799130"},{"product_id":"tamarack-cellars-ciel-du-cheval-red-mountain-2019-750ml","title":"Tamarack Cellars Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Reserve Red Red Mountain - 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNotes of strawberries, raspberry preserve, and pie crust on the nose, as well as a hint of sandalwood. The palate brings lovely acidity and is medium-bodied, with plenty of tart red fruit, including cherry and rhubarb, and more notes of strawberry and raspberry. This wine finishes with a savory note of sun-dried tomato and is a perfect complement to lighter pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be41a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8be41a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8ae19 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed8ae19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed gently and dropped by gravity into 1.5 ton bins, cold soaked 48 hours, then inoculated with a variety of yeasts, hand punched and pressed directly to barrel where the wine finished both primary and secondary fermentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94816fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94816fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b2d889 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b2d889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCiel du Cheval Vineyard located in the Red Mountain Appellation was the first vineyard planted on Red Mountain in 1972. Owner Jim Holmes farms the vineyard on this revered site and credits the success of Ciel du Cheval, to “dirt and climate, climate and dirt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Total Beverage Solutions","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45515779932323,"sku":"782245","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/NV-Tamarack-Ciel-du-Cheval-Reserve-Red-Mountain-copy.png?v=1740057894"},{"product_id":"tamarack-cellars-sagemoor-vineyards-reserve-columbia-valley-2016-750ml-copy","title":"Tamarack Cellars Reserve Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain - 2017 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Specifics : \u003c\/strong\u003e66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Production: \u003c\/strong\u003e50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde44c1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dde44c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet cherry pie and baking spices lead on the nose, followed by a savory, peppery meat character and a hint of mint and rosemary. The palate is very concentrated and shows red fruits including plum, cherry, and raspberry. Subtle, dry tannins lead to blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate on the finish with hints of cigar box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be41a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8be41a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8ae19 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed8ae19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed gently and dropped by gravity into 1.5 ton bins, cold-soaked 48 hours, inoculated with a variety of yeasts, hand punched and pressed directly to barrel, where the wine finished both primary and secondary fermentations. The varietals were kept individual until blending at 12 months to create the Tapteil Vineyard Reserve blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94816fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94816fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b2d889 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b2d889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapteil Vineyard is in the Red Mountain Appellation near the highest elevation and farthest northern point of the Appellation boundary. Tapteil is owned by Larry Pearson who diligently manages the grapes at this superior vineyard site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/fgmHzam7b5xET5mpL\/tamarack-cellars-tapteil-vineyard-reserve-2017\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Tapteil Vineyard Reserve is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot. The nose is juicy, condensed and expressive with concentrated, dark-berried aromas that waft from the glass with elegant oak spices and a dusty floral essence. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced, the palate offers layers of oak spices, vanilla and cinnamon along with juicy black raspberry skin, dark cherry, crème brûlée tones and balanced, firm, fine-grained tannins. The wine somersaults to an elongated finish that continues to evolve on the aftertaste for moments, long after the wine has left the mouth. On the 600 bottles were filled after the wine rested for two years in 50% new French oak barrels. Of the two Tamarack reserve wines in this report, the Tapteil is my preferred choice for this vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrink Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2021 - 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/irGxAA9txNgHeFbLa\"\u003eAnthony Mueller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Total Beverage Solutions","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45515807948963,"sku":"782248","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/NVTamarackRedMountainTapteilVineyard.png?v=1740059017"}],"url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/collections\/wines-red-mountain.oembed","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}