2011 Quilceda Creek "Palengat Vineyard" Horse Heaven Hills Bordeaux Blend I had an extensive tasting

I had an extensive tasting with Hobbs at his winery in late January

offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that slowly become sweeter with air

15% Ribolla Gialla and 15% Malvasia Istriana

chocolate and dried flowers

2011 Quilceda Creek "Palengat Vineyard" Horse Heaven Hills Bordeaux Blend I had an extensive tastingGood full ruby red. Dark, inviting aromas of blackcurrant, black raspberry and cocoa powder. Shows the lush, fine grained texture of topnotch Merlot, not to mention the black fruit and dark chocolate notes of the variety, along with sexy floral lift from the Cabernet Franc. Seriously good, gripping wine with terrific density and chocolatey length. (ST)