TN: 2007 Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

  • 2007 Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain (3/3/2012)
    I do not know what to make of this wine. Ran it through the venturi and then sat in the decanter for 90 minutes. There’s wood and spice on the palate, but the wood was not oak - it was more like cedar. The flavor profile was not fruity, but more spice, mineral and woodsyness. My wife suggested it needs years iin the cellar, and I think that’s right. I give it 90 points because it was interesting and weird and I like things that are unusual. But it was not a wow, at least not yet. (90 pts.)

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If I recall correctly this is Carolyn (Lakewolds?) wine who is the winemaker for Dondei cellars.

I am pretty sure this is Merlot based and made in an Italian style. I am pretty sure Carolyn only uses free run juice too. Several friends and I have had this wine at least 3 times in the past year and it gets better each time although we agree it will get much better in time.

We get to taste the 08 version this Sat.To my tastes the 07 was the best wine produced by the winery last year.Italy didn’t come to mind,though I suppose Joel was thinking super tuscan.To me this is much more complex than any ST I have ever tasted.