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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Editors' Choice

Price $29

Fragrant and detailed, this pure Cabernet Franc mixes dried berries and herbs, hints of tar and tobacco, along with well-managed tannins. Everything resolves in a long and lissome finish. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $32

Along with the PV comes smaller amounts of Cabernet, Merlot and (surprise!) Mourvèdre, aged in a mix of new and used, French and American oak. It’s a complex wine, nicely woven together, with tart fruit, earthy spice, and a pleasing finish with some new barrel toast. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Meritage (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $34

Sophisticated winemaking is evident here. The blending is well done, and the mix of raspberry, cherry and plum fruits reflects the Cabernet, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot components. Half the barrels were French, half American oak. A little more punch in the finish would elevate the score. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

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Mosquito Fleet 2008 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $39

This single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon captures the flavor profile of Pepper Bridge fruit, with streaks of green olive and green tea adding complexity to the tart and brambly fruits. The tannins are quite astringent and drying, but the aromas suggest there may be further improvement with age. — P.G. (7/1/2012)

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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Sophia Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $29

Roughly three quarters Syrah, this includes with Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The detail is impressive—a high-def wine with berry, herb, dried leaf, bloody meat and a splash of citrus. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $39

Fragrant opening notes of fennel, tobacco and lime introduce a well-crafted Cabernet sourced from the Pepper Bridge vineyard. The fruit flavors are quite dry, slightly attenuated, and hinting at herbs throughout. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

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Mosquito Fleet 2010 Plyley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $45

Despite a good effort at balancing this wine, the Pepper Bridge fruit was just at the green edge of ripeness in this vintage. The wine remains tart, sharp and herbal, with some chalkiness in the tannins. — P.G. (6/1/2013)

Most Reviewed Designations

Pepper Bridge Vineyard Plyley Reserve Sophia

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Meritage Petit Verdot Red Blend

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