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Barrister 2003 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $26

The fruit, from Walla Walla’s great Morrison Lane Vineyard, is flat out sensational. Co-fermented with a generous 6% Viognier, it’s a gorgeously aromatic Syrah. Whiff after whiff mixes mineral, bacon fat, wild berry and citrus rind; once in the mouth the flavors rainbow out harmoniously, elegant and constantly shifting. — P.G. (4/1/2006)

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Barrister 2007 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $25

All Dwelley Vineyard Merlot, with 9% Cab Franc and 6% Cab Sauvignon. Lots of pretty barrel toast and dense purple and black fruits, mixed with spicy vanilla/clove. Tannins are silky smooth, supple and powerful, and the wine really kicks it! — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Barrister 2008 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $27

Compelling aromas and flavors show a generous amount of toasty oak, dappled with the ground coffee highlights that you find in ripe Cab Franc. Lovely purple fruits, compelling, tight, tart flavors, racy and supple, with juicy fruit/berry flavors, fine tannins, and a smooth, supple, lengthy finish. — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Barrister 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $29

The winery’s first Cab, this is made from a blend of Pepper Bridge and Bacchus fruit, with a smattering of Red Mountain Merlot. Tarry, smoky, dark and dense, it shows supple fruits and superb concentration. Black cherry, ripe berry and espresso are wrapped together, with whiffs of fresh-cut tobacco. — P.G. (4/1/2006)

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Barrister 2006 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $33

This is dusty, fragrant, peppery, and lush with ripe fruits—berries and cherries and even a whiff of mango. Delicious through a long, lip-smacking finish. — P.G. (12/31/2009)

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Barrister 2009 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $17

Lovely aromas, with the depth and dimension that old vine (30-year-old) Riesling can produce. This is ripe, round and well-defined, and packed with stone and citrus fruits, especially grapefruit. Great natural acidity and balance. — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Barrister 2007 Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $33

This is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Deeply fruity, dark and juicy, with huge berry flavors, but there is more to it—the flavors dig deeper, going into earth and spice and olive and toast. The fruit is the star here, and it’s amazingly young and still primary. Where will this go? It’ll be fun to find out. — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Barrister 2010 Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Red Mountain)

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Price $19

This is a gorgeous wine, so good in fact it makes one wonder why Sauv Blanc hasn’t yet become a superstar grape for Washington. Lush tree fruits, preserved lemon, Satsuma orange and highlights of honeysuckle and citrus oil keep the wine moving and changing. It simply fills the mouth with luscious flavor. — P.G. (11/1/2011)

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Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Red Blend Riesling Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Syrah

2010 Gauthier Rockin H Ranch Vineyards

Lots to like in this dry, smoothly tannic Pinot. It has complex berry…

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