Red Wines    Other Red Wine    Other Washington    Washington   
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Date Printed: 5/22/2013
14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend 2010
14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend 2010
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Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $11.99

Winemaker's Notes:

 This Washington state red blend opens with generous aromas of crème de cassis and sweet blackberries. Fleshy, dark fruit flavors are joined by notes of wild huckleberries and a subtle pie crust nuance. Balanced by soft and velvety tannins, this smooth, easy drinking wine finishes with hints of toast and mocha.
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 Crafted from premium grapes in the heart of Washington, 14 Hands is a special find.

Named after the wild horses that once made their home on the land upon which 14 Hands grapes are grown, the wine retains the individual spirit of its namesake.



Red Wines    Cabernet Sauvignon    Columbia Valley    Washington   
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14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
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Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $12.99

Winemaker's Notes:

 Concentrated aromas of dark stone fruits and toast burst from the glass. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors of black cherries with subtle hints of baking spice dance across the palate, bolstered by fine, round tannins. This medium bodied wine is soft in mouth feel, yet long on fruit character and finish.

Recommended with tomato-basil bruschetta, eggplant parmesan, herb crusted prime rib, grilled beef steak or hearty venison stew.
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About 14 Hands:

 Crafted from premium grapes in the heart of Washington, 14 Hands is a special find.

Named after the wild horses that once made their home on the land upon which 14 Hands grapes are grown, the wine retains the individual spirit of its namesake.



Red Wines    Pinot Noir    Carneros    California   
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Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir 2007
Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir 2007
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Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $27.99

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2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 88 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The 2007 Pinot Noir Carneros has aromas of bright bing cherry, fresh ground nutmeg and earthy wild mushroom. In the mouth the wine shows intense bright blackberry and plum fruit with undertones of sweet mocha and clove. This is a wine of great depth with the long, supple finish considered a hallmark of Carneros Pinot Noir and pairs beautifully with grilled rosemary pork tenderloin.
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About Buena Vista Winery:

 Founded in 1857 as California's first premium winery, Buena Vista, under the direction of winemaker Jeff Stewart, is a leader in cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah. Straddling Sonoma County in the southern end of the Carneros appellation, the 523-acre Ramal Vineyard Estate is broken up into 167 small blocks, with 21 different clones of Chardonnay and 13 different clones of Pinot Noir, and is set along rolling south-facing hillsides overlooking the San Pablo Bay. The Ramal Vineyard is the crown jewel of all Carneros.

Most winemakers will agree that cool-climate wines like Pinot Noir are the most difficult to produce. And most will agree that Jeff Stewart does so with unparalleled success. Jeff comes to Buena Vista with over 15 years of achievement in cool-climate viticulture and his focus on gentle handling of the grapes and temperature moderation produces wines with complexity, character and depth.