2011 Quilceda Creek "Palengat Vineyard" Horse Heaven Hills Bordeaux Blend 15% Ribolla Gialla and 15%

15% Ribolla Gialla and 15% Malvasia Istriana

chewy and long

This is a killer wine at the price

Darker and more savoury on the palate

I had an extensive tasting with Hobbs at his winery in late January

2011 Quilceda Creek "Palengat Vineyard" Horse Heaven Hills Bordeaux Blend 15% Ribolla Gialla and 15%Good full ruby red. Dark, inviting aromas of blackcurrant, black raspberry and cocoa powder. Shows the lush, fine grained texture of topnotch Merlot, not to mention the black fruit and dark chocolate notes of the variety, along with sexy floral lift from the Cabernet Franc. Seriously good, gripping wine with terrific density and chocolatey length. (ST)