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Angel Vine 2009 The Hellion Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $22
An outstanding Hellion, 44% Primitivo, 31% Petite Sirah and 25% Zinfandel. It’s a complete wine, with a full array of superbly rich berry fruits, a hint of chocolate and fine-grained tannins. Delicious right out of the bottle, but it could be cellared for at least another five years.
— P.G.
(2/1/2012)
Angel Vine 2009 Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $19
Angel Vine sources excellent fruit, and makes what is arguably the most hedonistic, California-style Zinfandel in the Northwest. Here blended with 13% Primitivo, the sweet and liquorous berry fruit flavors are deep and luxurious. Buttressed with juicy natural acidity, this wine does not show its 14.8% alcohol.
— P.G.
(2/1/2012)
Angel Vine 2008 The Hellion Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $22
The Hellion is three-quarters Primitivo and the rest Petite Sirah, sourced from a pair of excellent Washington vineyards. An explosion of ripe berries, it coats the palate with effusive fruit, but retains a balance and structure that includes details of spice, espresso, and bitter chocolate. Really well done, and an exceptional value.
— P.G.
(2/1/2011)
Angel Vine 2009 Stonetree Vineyard Petite Sirah (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $20
From the excellent Stonetree vineyard, just two barrels were made. Seductive, ripe and jammy blueberry and blackberry fruit soaks the tongue, set against firm but well-balanced tannins. The fruit is spectacular, and the wine takes its high alcohol in stride.
— P.G.
(2/1/2012)
Angel Vine 2009 Les Collines Vineyard Zinfandel (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
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- $22
Significantly lighter than its companion Zins, this stylish effort shows the strawberry side of the versatile grape. Textural and nicely balanced, it is substantial enough to still be drinking quite well a full 24 hours after first being opened.
— P.G.
(2/1/2012)
Angel Vine 2008 Avery Vineyard Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $20
Once again the best of the Zins from Angel Vine (formerly Three Angels), this has raspberry and cherry fruit, clean and vibrant, with good acidity and ripe tannins. There is a slight hint of green leaf and herb, just enough to add a bit of flavor interest.
— P.G.
(9/1/2010)
Angel Vine 2008 Stonetree Vineyard Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $20
The Stonetree bottling (one of three single-vineyard Zins from Angel Vine) offers pure strawberry fruit flavor, with medium concentration. The 15.2% alcohol does not show that scale, but does offer some finishing power. Could it develop more density and depth with another year in the bottle? Time will tell.
— P.G.
(9/1/2010)
Angel Vine 2008 Stonetree Vineyard Petite Sirah (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $20
Limited production, tight and interesting. This 100% Petite Sirah is one of just a handful of varietal versions of the grape made in Washington. It features ripe berry flavors—blueberry in particular—wrapped in well-managed tannins with hints of caramel running through the finish. Still young, primary fruit, with a sharp edge to the tannins. Give it a couple more…
— P.G.
(2/1/2011)
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