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Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard

Tasting Notes:

2007 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard

In 2007 we were once again spoiled by a normal Washington growing season which produced beautiful wines from our vineyard. The 2007 Côte Bonneville is deep garnet colored. Swirling releases cherry, raspberry, well integrated oak spice and loose leaf tea aromas. The mouth is loaded with DuBrul cherry supported by notes of currant, tobacco, orange zest and earth on a rich mid-palate. The extended finish is textured by fine tannins.

Accolades:

2006 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard 
95 points WS
Polished, round and focused, with a vibrant feel to the ripe black cherry, cassis, peach, herb and tar flavors, hinting at cocoa and spice as it all lingers harmoniously against velvety tannins. This has power but also refinement. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2012 through 2016. 500 cases made. –HS

2005 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard 
94 points WS
Polished, focused, and juicy, with bright red fruit flavors that mingle appealingly with hints of chocolate and cherry as the finish lingers expressively on a refined frame. There's an elegance to this, and a depth that only becomes apparent with successive sips. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now to 2016. 700 cases made. - HS

2005 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard      95+pts WA
A Dry Red Table wine from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

The 2005 Côte Bonneville will be released in April, 2009.  It has everything that the 2004 has and more.  It is a more structured effort and will benefit from 6-8 years of cellaring.  If you don’t know about this winery, it’s time to get it in gear.  Dr. Hugh and Kathy Shiels planted the DuBrul Vineyard a number of years ago and are now making wine under the Côte Bonneville label from their estate fruit. Review by Jay Miller.

2004 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard Yakima Valley      94pts WS
Lithe, supple, refined and focused, playing its mocha-accented blackberry and cherry fruit against silky tannins. The finish rolls on and on without losing its graceful sense of elegance.  Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2014. 450 cases made. - HS

2004 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard      94pts WA
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

The 2004 Côte Bonneville Estate is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot. Spicy, juicy, and layered, bordering on opulent, it is a hedonistic turn-on. Give it 4-6 years in the cellar and drink it through 2030. Review by Jay Miller

2003 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard Yakima Valley      93pts WS
Ripe and supple, with a lively jolt of acidity running along the edge, supporting the dark berry and cherry fruit, with spicy, smoky, savory notes enlivening the long finish.  Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2013. 817 cases made. - HS

2002 Côte Bonneville Proprietary Red “DuBrul Vineyard” Yakima Valley 97pts SOMMselections
Planted in 1992, the steep, rocky south-facing slopes of the DuBrul Vineyard has a variety of soils: ash from the Cascade volcanoes, rugged basalt promontory and frocks that were frozen in chunks of glacial ice. This marvelous wine will continue to improve.

2002 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard Yakima Valley      91pts WS
Firm in texture, with distinctively etched cherry and rhubarb flavors, picking up a touch of earthy red pepper character as the finish lingers. This has impeccable balance. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2015. 496 cases made. - HS (Web Only)