TN: 2003 Nicholas Cole Cellars Camille (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley)

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  • 2003 Nicholas Cole Cellars Camille - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (11/1/2020)
    Last holding from this producer. Opaque and between garnet and brick, orange tint at the rim. Its an unusual nose, always has been that way. Leads with tart rhubarb, vegetal notes, some cough syrup, damp earth. The front is red stewed fruits, cherry being among the more prominent; some beats, veggie. Its tart and a touch medicinal. The acidity is medium+ with griping tannins that leave a dry as a bone finish, that’s still kicking. Its well aged, past its apogee, however still has something to offer and I’m enjoying it. I won’t let this go the night, don’t think it will make it over that finish line. I’ll miss this bottle. No scoring.

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These were really solid wines before going out of business due to a family event.

Anyone know what happened to Mike, it’s been 10 years since he closed the winery.

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I finally discovered Wa wines about this time and bought quite a few through Garagiste mystery boxes toward the end and a final couple cases on close out sale, three reserve left. I have moved on from this style, but remember opening one and just breathing in the nose. [wow.gif]