92
points
Bergevin Lane 2003 Intuition Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
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$45
A Bordeaux blend with a textured, spicy, exotic nose that mixes its red and black fruits with pepper, ground coffee, cinnamon and saffron. The spice box opens into a lovely, supple wine that continues to display nicely nuanced notes of mineral, leaf and leather.
— P.G.
(4/1/2006)
90
points
Bergevin Lane 2004 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))
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$25
Thick and peachy, with the weight of Roussanne (19%) married to the elegance of the Viognier (81%), this barrel-fermented, oak-aged wine displays intense fruit flavors of apricot, white peach and citrus. Round and fleshy, it retains sufficient acid to prevent a flabby impression. A nice kiss of vanilla sends it on its way.
— P.G.
(12/15/2005)
90
points
Bergevin Lane 2003 Calico Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
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$16
A “kitchen sink” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel, it somehow knits itself together and avoids the broad, generic red syndrome of most cheap blends. This has sappy, sweet fruit built upon juicy berries, and that concentrated core carries right through the clean, spicy finish.
— P.G.
(6/1/2005)