Red Wine from Red Mountain

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: 93+ Possessing a pretty bouquet of cassis, spring flowers, lead pencil and licorice, the 2013 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (39% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and the rest Merlot) is medium to...

View From The Cellar, 93 points: Continuing the trend at Andrew Will Cellars, the 2010 Ciel du Cheval bottling is more than a full percentage point lower in alcohol in this vintage than it was in 2009 (13.2 percent versus 14.5 percent) and presents a...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: A classic Washington State Cabernet, the 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium to full-bodied, elegant and vibrant effort that offers lots of violets, cassis, and spring flower-like aromas and flavors. It shows more...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: I’ve always loved the Tapteil release from Cadence and the 2013 Tapteil is no exception. A Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend that incorporates 18% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, it offers full-bodied, beautifully pure...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: I think the most approachable in the lineup, the 2012 Bel Canto has a complex, perfumed style in its dried flowers, dried spices, vanilla and black cherry and black raspberry-like fruit profile. A blend of 84% Cabernet...

Wine Enthusiast, 92 points: Cabernet Franc (84%) takes the lead with the rest equal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot. It offers a complex assortment of herbs, including thyme and sage, along with floral notes, blackberry and anise. It's restrained yet...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: 94+ A blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 40% new French oak, the 2012 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard has lifted notes of black raspberry, black cherry...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 94 points: Dark berries and minerals on the vibrant, sweet nose. Intensely flavored but light on its feet, conveying an impression of serious power without any excess weight. Dark berry fruit flavors are complicated by subtle soil...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Firm, focused and elegant, deftly balancing ripe currant, blueberry and spice flavors against refined tannins and hints of mint and thyme. A freshly brewed tea note adds to the harmony on the lingering finish. Best from...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 2008 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon (which contains 10% Petit Verdot) was sourced from the Klipsun and Kiona Vineyards located in the Red Mountain AVA and was aged in 89% new French oak. Deep purple in color, it sports an...