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Andrew Rich 2006 Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $20

A deftly made wine, this exceptional Roussanne blends fruit into a creamy, luscious blend of tropical fruits, apricots, whole cream, nutmeg and more. There is so much fruit that it’s easy to overlook the crisp acid underpinning, the nice details of baking spices and the exceptional strength through the lingering finish. — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Andrew Rich 2005 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $25

Wow! This makes most domestic Grenache seem grapy and simple. Here are beautifully mixed fruit flavors including plums, currants, berries and more. The tannins are soft and silky, and the wine slides across the palate, bursting with flavor and leaving a trail of subtle, chocolaty spice. — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Andrew Rich 2006 Momtazi Family Vineyard Pinot Noir

Price $35

This opens with classic Oregon Pinot scents of rose petal and cherry candy. In the mouth the toasty barrel flavors wrap around the juicy fruits —raspberry, cherry and more—with streaks of butterscotch creeping into the succulent finish. It’s pure pleasure. — P.G. (4/1/2008)

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Andrew Rich 2005 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $40

Fans of Petite Sirah may wish to turn their attention to this rising star grape, at least as it’s being grown and made here in Washington. This potent wine is dark, tannic and muscular, yet retains a sense of proportion and restraint, with alcohol just a tad over 14%. As grown at this all-star Red Mountain vineyard and made by the incomparable Andrew Rich, it is a… — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Andrew Rich 2005 Mésalliance Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $20

This classic Washington blend is 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah—a perfect storm of power, precision and compact fruit. From the Merlot comes a thickly generous layer of strawberry/black cherry fruit. The Franc beefs up the tannins and adds highlights of coffee grounds, while the Syrah lifts the wine’s aromatics and lightly spices it with pepper… — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Andrew Rich 2004 Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $20

This is a lovely Roussanne, a white Rhône grape that is only beginning to be planted in Washington vineyards. This fruit comes from Alder Ridge and Ciel du Cheval, and the wine delivers creamy, rich flavors without becoming syrupy or overripe. Fresh, leesy, palate-cleaning acids keep it lively and lifted through the extended finish. — P.G. (12/31/2006)

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Andrew Rich 2003 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $23

This thick and quite tannic Syrah showcases the dark and earthy side of the grape. Streaks of tar and smoke add length and flavor interest; the wine does not seem overoaked. I suspect the earthy components come from the earth rather than the barrel. — P.G. (12/31/2006)

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Andrew Rich 2004 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $20

The Alder Ridge vineyard supplied the fruit, and the blend includes 10% Malbec—“just for fun,” says the winemaker. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser, showing off the smooth and sappy side of Cab Franc. Delicious from the get-go, it manages its tannins perfectly and puts the fruit in the driver’s seat. — P.G. (12/31/2006)

Most Reviewed Designations

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Coup d’Etat Red Les Vigneaux Corral Creek Vyd Les Vignes En Face Mésalliance Momtazi Family Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Franc Counoise Grenache Petit Verdot Pinot Noir Red Blend Roussanne Syrah

2011 Gnarly Head

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