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E. B. Foote 2004 Perfect a Trois Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

The Perfect à Trois is 70% Cab Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cab Franc. It shows more new oak—particularly vanilla and toasted coconut flavors—but the fruit is substantial and carries through. There is a volatile lift to the flavors that some will object to, but others will find quite refreshing. All in all it’s very nicely done — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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E. B. Foote 2005 Milbrandt Vineyards Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

This has the racy authority of Dry Creek Zins, with splendid, high acid raspberry flavors, and holds its alcohol (15.6%) well, without cutting out the grace notes of flower and citrus. It’s a Rosenblum style of Zin, and the fact that it was made in Washington shows that there is real potential for this grape in a state where it was barely a curiosity a decade ago. — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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E. B. Foote 2000 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

There’s a slight note of volatile acidity, so if you are sensitive to it, steer clear. That said, the other aromas and flavors are solid: Black pepper and mixed berries play out across the palate into a long, tart finish. Its crisp acids will cut easily through a fatty burger or grilled steak — W.E. (10/1/2001)

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E. B. Foote NV Rainy Day Red III Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

The Rainy Day Red is really a Syrah, with just 13% Cab in the blend. High-toned and floral, it opens with scents of citrus rind, blossom, black cherry and spice. The fruit is tart and bracing. This is a high-acid style of Syrah, which keeps it lifted and makes it particularly good for pairing with rich foods. — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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E. B. Foote 2003 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $18

This is Wahluke Slope fruit, which means a hot climate, high alcohol, nothing-shy-about-it red wine. The Merlot is buttressed with 11% Cab Franc, which gives a tannic underpinning and a hint of green tea in the finishing tannins. Substantial and thick, it’s definitely a hearty wine for meaty, midwinter dishes. — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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E. B. Foote 1998 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $16

Some good fruit gives this wine a solid foundation. It’s dark and rough, with black cherry and blackberry flavors, along with toasty coffee and some earthy ash. The tannins are on the rough and rugged side, and the wine has plenty of power. It finishes with hints of chocolate and tannin. — P.G. (6/1/2001)

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E. B. Foote 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

This is the sort of rustic, earthy wine that should be served from a carafe and accompanied with hearty country cooking. There is nothing fancy here, but the fruit is plump and round, and the flavors seem more evolved than the vintage would suggest. It’s a wine to enjoy right now, with no worries about cellaring or when it will be ready. It’s ready. — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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E. B. Foote 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

Dense and concentrated, this wine looks serious from the get-go. The scents are smoky, earthy and rich, a sensual mix of fruit, leather and wood. There is plenty of acid behind the tannin, and the modest (13.1%) alcohol sends it squarely into the Bordeaux camp. You can pick up hints of dried herb, mushroom and leaf; an intriguing, well-made wine. — P.G. (5/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Cellar Reserve Graves Vineyards Milbrandt Vineyards Perfect a Trois Rainy Day Red III Rainy Day Red IV

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Chardonnay Merlot Pinot Gris Red Blend Syrah Zinfandel

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