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NxNW 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $35

The best yet from NxNW, this deep, earthy, loamy Cabernet is sourced from Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills—top Walla Walla vineyards. Tight raspberry and huckleberry fruit is coated with dusty chocolate, coffee grounds and a lick of tobacco. Tannins are still a little chalky and unintegrated, but a little breathing time smoothes them out. — P.G. (4/1/2011)

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NxNW 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $25

NxNW makes much less of its Walla Walla Cabernet than of its Columbia Valley bottling, though both wear the same price tag. This is the one to find—a deep, dark wine rife with smoke and espresso. Black cherry and cassis fruit—equally dark and quite thrilling—carries the center into a rich, ripe finish. — P.G. (12/31/2012)

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NxNW 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $25

A mix of Columbia Valley vineyards contributed to this Bordeaux blend, which opens aromatically with dusty red fruits, a silky mouthfeel, soft tannins and a moderate level of alcohol (14%). Immediately likeable, with mulberry/blackberry fruit, pretty chocolate and a whiff of smoke, but this could be cellared for another six or eight years. — P.G. (11/1/2010)

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NxNW 2007 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $40

Pure Syrah from the Les Collines vineyard, this has far more punch and specificity than the Columbia Valley offering from NxNW. Along with plum, cherry and cassis fruit, vivid and limned with fresh acids, there are highlights of tea, seaweed, moist earth, cut tobacco, vanilla and smoke. In other words, a riot of interesting flavors, light but intriguing. — P.G. (4/1/2011)

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NxNW 2008 Les Collines Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $40

This classically styled Walla Walla Syrah is sourced from the excellent Les Collines Vineyard. Wreathed in smoke and suggestions of funky earth, the black fruits shine through and the tannins have grip and muscle. Solid and substantial. — P.G. (4/1/2012)

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NxNW 2011 Wallula Benches Riesling (Horse Heaven Hills)

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Price $12

Quite tart and bone dry, this is made from fruit sourced from the Wallula Benches Vineyard—a site also prominently featured in Pacific Rim’s Riesling lineup. Racy and gin-like in its flavor profile, it emphasizes botanical and citrus notes, with good penetration and length. — P.G. (12/31/2012)

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NxNW 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $35

Technically proficient and showing a certain amount of style, this is a focused Cabernet with tart, tangy cassis and berry flavors. The barrel regimen adds bits of toast and mocha to the finish. — P.G. (12/31/2012)

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NxNW 2009 Les Collines Block 12 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $40

Sourced entirely from Walla Walla’s Les Collines Vineyard, this lovely Syrah features pretty strawberry and cherry flavors that are broadly displayed with a rich vein of chocolate. It’s forward and flavorful, drinking quite nicely already, but with the stuffing to cellar for a few more years. — P.G. (12/31/2012)

Most Reviewed Designations

Les Collines Les Collines Block 12 Wallula Benches

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Riesling Syrah

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