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Tasting Notes:

2004 Côte Bonneville DuBrul Vineyard

The 2004 Côte Bonneville represents the best expression of our DuBrul Vineyard, resulting from the unique events which shaped that vintage year.  In January 2004, an arctic blast struck Washington State, severely damaging many vines.  Our vineyard was spared.  Like many growers, we opened our vineyard to one-time buyers, so they would have fruit from that vintage.  We reduced our own crush in the process.

The ’04 Côte is estate grown Cabernet Sauvigon (63%) and Merlot (37%).  The deep garnet color and exuberant aromatics lead to sweet plum, blackberry, bright cherry and cassis flavors which unfold into a long lingering finish.  This wine pairs well with Sushi, King Salmon, Moroccan Lamb Kabobs or Steak Diane, followed by a Chocolate-Cherry Truffle Tart.

The wine was vinified in small lots,aged 24 months in new French oak barrels, then bottled, unfined and unfiltered, on August 29, 2006,  Alcohol measured 14.2%, pH was 3.48, titrable acidity was 0.61,  Actually 451 cases were produced.

Accolades:

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)