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2015 Valery Magnum

Right Bank BDX Blend

Valery is named for the patron saint of wine in the St. Emilion region that inspired it. We started with old vine Merlot from a stony block in the heart of the Yakima Valley and added complex, aromatic Cabernet Franc from the Horse Heaven Hills. The result is a balanced, complex wine with the elegance and ethereal perfume that this blend of two of Washington’s best varietals are known for.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"Ripe, almost exotic nose of red berries, plum, cocoa powder, incense, violet, and a loamy note from the Cabernet Franc. On the palate, the Valery is extremely silky and elegant, with pomegranate, raspberry compote, fresh herbs, floral elements, and a note of minerality on the finish. This wine shows great freshness for such a warm vintage, and should age nicely for 8-12 years." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

"Ripe, almost exotic nose of red berries, plum, cocoa powder, incense, violet, and a loamy note from the Cabernet Franc. On the palate, the Valery is extremely silky and elegant, with pomegranate, raspberry compote, fresh herbs, floral elements, and a note of minerality on the finish. This wine shows great freshness for such a warm vintage, and should age nicely for 8-12 years." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Wine Details

Wine Specs

Vintage

2015

Varietal

Bordeaux Style Red Blend

Appellation

Columbia Valley

Harvest Date

AVA: Columbia Valley

Sugar

Blend: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc

Acid

Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, 40% new French oak, aged 20 months, bottled unfined & unfiltered.

Aging

Magnum Retail: $125

Bottling Date

Vineyards: 70% Boushey Vineyard Merlot, 1986 planting & 30% Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc, 1997 planting.

Alcohol %

14.4

Awards & Accolades

Awards

93 points - Wine Advocate “...the 2015 Valery offers up a creamy bouquet of ripe plums, wild berries, dried flowers and candied peel that’s marked by its Champoux Cabernet Franc component. The Merlot makes its presence felt on the velvety and plush medium to full-bodied palate. Nicely con-centrated and complete, the wine concludes with fine-grained tannins and a nicely delineated finish.”

Vintage Scores

Ratings

2015: 93 - Wine Advocate; 92+ - Jeb Dunnuck; 92 - Vinous; 92 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast 2014: 94 - Wine Advocate; 92 - Vinous; 92 - Wine Enthusiast 2013: 92 - Wine Advocate; 92+ - Vinous 2012: 92+ - Wine Advocate - 92+; 93 - Vinous

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