TN: 2017 Kevin White Winery La Fraternité

WINE TALK
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  • 2017 Kevin White Winery La Fraternité - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (4/5/2020)
    Day 1: Not ready. Highly recommend a two hour decant.
    Day 2: Opening up for business. Stone, raspberries, spice, floral and dried herbs. Very flavorful and medium plus finish. Nice acidity. Well made wine. Some really nice pepper on a glass later in the day. 92 points
    Day 3: A similarity to CDP on day 3. Garrigue, stone, spice, earth, dust and bright fruits. Medium plus finish with a touch of sweet fruits. Excellent wine and age worthy. 92+ points
    Recommendation: Age these a few years or heavy decant. (92 pts.)
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Great wine John as we both know, thanks for another update. Have you had the 18 ‘Red Wine’ yet? Coming from someone who really isn’t into domestic Grenache (its a GSM bend) much these days, its a great wine. Happens to be $20.

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Dale I have tried the Red but not 18. Honestly I would rather pay a few more dollars and do La Fraternite or En Hommage.

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The Kevin White Red Wine is one of our “house wines”. With our wine club and case purchase discounts, we end up getting it for about $16/btl. It is certainly not as nuanced as his other wines, but it is high in “yum factor” and a great wine when you don’t want to think about the wine you’re drinking and just enjoy a glass.

Good to know the '17 La Fraternite needs some time. I feel like we finally have a few vintages of wine from Kevin White and can wait a couple years before cracking into these.

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The Kevin White Red Wine is one of our “house wines”. With our wine club and case purchase discounts, we end up getting it for about $16/btl. It is certainly not as nuanced as his other wines, but it is high in “yum factor” and a great wine when you don’t want to think about the wine you’re drinking and just enjoy a glass.

Good to know the '17 La Fraternite needs some time. I feel like we finally have a few vintages of wine from Kevin White and can wait a couple years before cracking into these.
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$16 a bottle is certainly a steal. I know Kevin instantly sells that wine out every year. [cheers.gif]

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With the name Fraternite, I might have expected cheap vodka, Kool Aid and ice combined together in a trash can, but that sounds much better.

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With the name Fraternite, I might have expected cheap vodka, Kool Aid and ice combined together in a trash can, but that sounds much better.

This one is classy! [cheers.gif]

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Yes I have some of the 18 for next time you come out. Very good wine. Never any question to buy these every years. Only question is 1 case or 2.

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John Glas wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:38 pm
$16 a bottle is certainly a steal. I know Kevin instantly sells that wine out every year. > [cheers.gif]
Yes I have some of the 18 for next time you come out. Very good wine. Never any question to buy these every years. Only question is 1 case or 2.

Sounds good! [cheers.gif]