2006 Hedges Three Vineyards Red Mountain
Wine Information -
Appellation: Red Mountain, Washington
Vineyards: Hedges, Bel Villa, Red Mountain
Grapes: 51% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Syrah
Fermentation: 15 months in 40% new oak consisting of 60% American, 35% French and 5% European
Price: $27
My Tasting Notes –
nose: black cherry, leather, raspberry
taste: cassis, boysenberry, vanilla, all spice, cedar, cola
mouthfeel: full body, leathery tannins, good acidity
finish: long with loads of fresh fruit flavors
Nice bottle of wine, although it’s not inexpensive, it is drinking well now but seems as if it will continue to improve for the next 3-5 years. Was looking to get a bit more spice and bell pepper notes from the Cabernet Franc, but I guess 7% wasn’t enough, but I think it was providing the nice acidic backbone.
Cheers!
Nice to see notes on wine from Washington state. Given my locale in the Finger Lakes, I ought to know much more about the region that would seem to enjoy a similar climate. Cheers.