Nicholas Cole, Graeagle Red Wing, Columbia Valley

Nicholas Cole · Washington › Columbia Valley › United States of America

Red · Red Bordeaux Blend
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LWIN 1578502
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89 /100
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Taster #9861 · Oct 24, 2015
91/100
Very good wine but possibly past it's peak. Still some fruit left. Very pleasant to drink.
2005 vintage
Taster #6134 · Jul 10, 2011
88/100
nose: rich and extracted nose of dark red cherries, black fruits, a good dose of american oak, vanilla and creamy tones. While it isn't overdone on the nose, the oak and vanilla tones are very strong though they do blow off a bit after some air taste: full bodied with rich and big tones of dark red cherries, black currants, black fruits, and american oak. Medium acidity with sneaky tannins, there is good plushness to it overall: this was a …
2005 vintage
Taster #8535 · Apr 14, 2011
Similar to my bottle last year - for me, this is a solid qpr.
2005 vintage
Taster #9256 · Feb 28, 2011
90/100
Might be a little generous with a 90...solid wine but it was hot from the alcohol. That was the only element out of balance, but it stood out. Drank over three days and didn't evolve much. Best on day 1
2005 vintage
Taster #3041 · Feb 22, 2011
91/100
PnVnD let breathe for about 1 hr. Crimson purple saturated with a red rim. Cassis plum and graphite aroma. Medium weight smooth with nice tannic grip at the end. Ripe plum cassis and black raspberry with herbal and cigar box notes touch of chocolate covered raspberry at the end. Medium finish. Classy - nicely ripe with good balance and finese. Like it a lot.
2005 vintage
Taster #8535 · Oct 4, 2010
Similar to previous note, though the tannins were a bit more agressive than I remember. I much prefer the '04.
2005 vintage
Taster #4107 · Aug 20, 2010
89/100
Respi-aerate to decanter, and it really exploded the bouquet because I can smell it from feet away. Color cherry red packed with black hues virtually to the rim, opaque, full body. Huge bouquet of blackberries, topsoil, wisps of green pepper, and oak over the top of crushed Flinstone chewables that repeatedly drop to the background with swirling, but return if the glass sits for a few minutes. A big, interesting, and almost decadent nose. On the slurp this is less …
2005 vintage
Taster #8535 · Apr 25, 2010
Very good to excellent. Nice dark cocoa powder nose mixed with some green pepper. Smooth lush dark fruits and chocolate on the palate. Medium+ finish. Has plenty of fruit and some decent tannins to lay down for a bit. Really enjoyable bottle.
2005 vintage
Taster #2427 · Feb 27, 2010
89/100
Popped and poured - needed about 30 minutes to open up; also a little hot upon opening - this blew off in a few minutes. Deep purple, medium bodied wine; lots of dark fruit on the nose; jammy, fruit forward palate - cassis, plum, oak notes; fine tannins, medium finish, fair acidity. Very nice sipper and went well with grilled strip steak.
2005 vintage
Taster #1068 · Jan 20, 2010
89/100
had in a mix with some other great wines & wasnt on par vs '07 mocali rosso & '07 clio. fruity, almost merlot-heavy. excellent nose to didnt follow thru on way down. nice wine for the $$$ but not at level of some of the other wash state blends.
2005 vintage
Taster #8923 · Oct 11, 2009
90/100
deep purple. fruit is quite evident, with only subtle hints of oak and minerals.
2005 vintage
Taster #6852 · Jul 2, 2009
87/100
Popped and poured...FRUIT BOMB. Dark garnet color, dark berries and cherries...lots of fruit on the nose. Strong tannins on the tongue, finish comes up short. OK meritage...not great!
2005 vintage
Taster #2093 · Dec 22, 2008
89/100
popped and poured, at the end of a party. Great dark fruit, ful body, hint of chocolate in the midpalate. Liked this alot. Definitely could have used a little air time or cellar time, as the 2nd glass was better than the first. 89 now, but could be even better later
2005 vintage
Taster #7249 · Nov 25, 2008
89/100
early but great, needs to breath a while and we jumped on this a bit early
2005 vintage
Taster #0138 · Nov 18, 2008
89/100
More robust and structured than expected. Great fruity nose, Very nice red fruits, solid tannins, and a velvety long finish. I look forward to trying the other bottles and seeing this wine evolve. Nice QPR.
2005 vintage
Taster #4931 · Nov 4, 2008
88/100
whoa ... totally different from the 2004 ... the addition of petit verdot in the blend takes this wine to a different level and I'm not sure it's to my liking ... still a solid wine ... 88 pts now, could be a 90+ in 2010 when the drinking window starts :)
2005 vintage
Taster #5212 · Oct 20, 2008
90/100
Fantastic nose. Loads of dark fruit exploded from bottle upon uncorking. Medium acidity, lush fruit, a bit weak in the middle (but flavors are there). Very merlot-esque. Nice tannin structure. Should hold for quite a few years but is extremely approachable now. Has 91+ potential, I believe.
2005 vintage
Taster #1557 · Sep 10, 2008
90/100
Very aromatic, with black fruit: black cherry, blackcurrants and blackberries, and an interesting vegetal component (kale); rich, dark fruit flavors, with chocolate, mint, and vanilla appearing as the wine opened; good finish, with silky tannins and cola notes appearing at the very end.
2005 vintage
Taster #1144 · Aug 22, 2008
91/100
This seems to be getting better and better. The red fruit really sang tonight.
2005 vintage
Taster #2104 · Jul 22, 2008
88/100
Big dark cherry, mocha, fat, big bouquet. Great first impression and midpalate but finish is a little off (alcohol). Would love to try this again in 2-3 years. 24+ hours after being opened, the finish turned almost to that of a port. Syrup, thick, extracted, alcohol undertone. Interesting...but I'm taking it down to 88 from 90 because the flavor profile is a little off for a bordeaux blend.
2005 vintage
Taster #1144 · Jun 6, 2008
89/100
Good but a little young. A bit woody through the midpalate, but good fruit and a streak of tobacco leaf. Really tasty long finish. Yhis will be better six months from now.
2005 vintage
Taster #2165 · Mar 11, 2008
89/100
dark cherry notes, little heavy/chewy mouthfeel as I noticed some sediment in the bottle. some tannins, but not enough to overpower the finish. all in all pretty nice.
2005 vintage
Taster #7554 · Oct 27, 2007
87/100
The merlot dominated this columbia valley blend. I thought this was nice on both nights, but typical, not standout-ish. This wine would accompany a variety of fare.
2005 vintage