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Seven Hills 2008 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain)

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Price: $32
Designation: Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Washington, US
Winery: Seven Hills
Production: 650 cases
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Category: Red
To Web: 7/1/2011

Expert Reviews

This wine has an extra dimension, though it is tight as can be. The classic rock/mineral underpinning typical of wines from this vineyard is there, and the fruit is compact and well defined. It’s set in a frame of acid and earth, offering a picture of the more expressive wine that will come with further age. In the mouth it is tight and dense, but loaded with hints of complexity.

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