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Januik 2009 Reserve Red (Red Mountain)

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Price $65

This a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, and all of the fruit came from old vines from two of Washington’s most revered vineyards, Champoux and Weinbau. Supple and ripe, it’s packed with a brilliant flavorful mix of berries, cherries and cassis. The tannins are polished, and the barrel-derived notes of toast, cinnamon, coffee and… — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Januik 2007 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills)

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Price $50

This includes grapes from Block One (the 1972 planting) and several other more recent plantings at Champoux; essentially this is pure Cabernet Sauvignon. It smells like a fine Bordeaux, still very young and tight, with well-defined layers of flavor. Black cherry, cassis, lead pencil, smoke and baking spices are tightly stacked and particularly apparent in the… — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Januik 2008 Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $65

Januik’s reserve is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Sourced from Champoux and Weinbau, just three barrels were made. The fruit is deeply flavored with black cherry and cassis, and the tannins seem darker, earthier, toastier and overall fuller than any of the other excellent Januik reds. Still young and tight, this promises to… — P.G. (11/1/2011)

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Januik 2008 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $25

From an older block (planted in 1990), this tightly-wound, beautifully-structured Chardonnay brings together tart and tasty orange citrus fruits, wet stone minerality, hints of lime and a core of steel. It’s a racehorse, beautifully proportioned, and built for both near term and long term enjoyment. — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Januik 2008 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain)

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Price $40

Across the lineup, Januik’s Cabernets are steely, sharp-edged and cellar-worthy. Which makes this Ciel du Cheval bottling, which is usually that way to begin, perhaps the most archetypical of them all. Think black cherry with nerves of steel, set on a foundation of pure rock. Stick it in the cellar for another decade or more—if you can keep your hands off it. — P.G. (11/1/2011)

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Januik 2009 Klipsun Vineyard Merlot (Red Mountain)

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Price $30

This vineyard-designated Merlot includes 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, also sourced from Klipsun. Classy from the get-go, this is limned with notes of graphite, mineral and cinnamon, with dense black-cherry and cassis flavors that anchor the core. Its excellent texture, depth, length and structure suggest that this can be cellared for a decade, at least. — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Januik 2006 Elerding Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

Sharp, dense, tight and oaky; this has a lot of plump pineapple, apple and sweet citrus fruit. There is a wonderful mix of spice, herb, fruit and acid. Deep and focused, this wine has serious guts and the flavors last a good long time. — P.G. (12/31/2008)

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Januik 2009 Bacchus Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $20

Wonderfully fragrant, this wine really delivers the goods. Candied citrus fruits, juicy and rich, with an extended middle palate that brings in some skin flavors and hints of stone and earth. The finish extends for a full minute or longer. — P.G. (2/1/2011)

Most Reviewed Designations

Bacchus Vineyard Champoux Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cold Creek Vineyard Elerding Vineyard Klipsun Vineyard Lewis Vineyard Red Reserve Seven Hills Vineyard Weinbau Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Petit Verdot Petite Verdot Red Blend Riesling Syrah

2009 Penascal

This Tempranillo is rubbery and leathery smelling, with roasted berry…

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