2007 Col Solare Red Table Wine Columbia Valley

Purchase 2007 Col Solare Red Table Wine Columbia Valley

2007 Col Solare Red Table Wine Columbia Valley

94pts(WE)An excellent Col Solare; the best yet. It has suppleness and structure, with a panoply of fruits, from cassis to slightly candied cherries. The barrel notes are here in proportion, adding toast and coffee and chocolate, and the tannins are firm and polished. A strong core leads into a tight, confident finish. Wine Enthusiast P.G. 2/1/2011

93pts(WA)The 2007 Col Solare is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. The wine was aged in 85% French and 15% American oak, 100% new. Col Solare has planted a beautifully situated estate vineyard but the fruit is not quite ready to be included. Medium purple-colored, if offers up an inviting perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso, violets, black currant, and blackberry. Structured and dense on the palate, the wine has superb intensity, volume, and balance. It will reward another 5-7 years of cellaring and will deliver prime drinking from 2016 to 2032.

Col Solare is a partnership between Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates which began in 1995. The 2007 crush was the second in Col Solare’s splendid new winery in Benton City, one hour west of Walla Walla. Jay Miller Wine Robert Parker's Wine Advocate No 190 August 2010

91pts(WS)Supple and inviting, with a lively texture to the dark berry, currant, floral and spice flavors, coming together smoothly on the focused, mildly chewy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2012 through 2017. 11,000 cases made. –Harvey Steiman Wine Spectator December 15, 2010

Purchase 2007 Col Solare Red Table Wine Columbia Valley