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Kestrel 2003 Estate “Old Vine” Merlot (Yakima Valley)

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These vines, planted in 1972, are among the oldest Merlot in the state, if not the country. It’s a pleasure to see the fruit treated so well, unblended, pure and presented in its full glory. Dark, smoky, tight, herbal and quite dense, this offers great concentration and intriguing grace notes of mint, citrus and pine. It’s not your standard Merlot by any means, but… — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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Kestrel 2003 Estate “Old Vine” Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley)

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Though I was not partial to the winery’s 2002 Cab, this new vintage is moving in the right direction. It’s still a very dry, austere, somewhat chalky enterprise, and the color and mouthfeel suggest that a little less extraction might bring out more of the elegance that is missing. But it is a firm, authoritative Cabernet, with just a splash of Malbec, that offers… — P.G. (5/1/2007)

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Kestrel 2000 Estate “Old Vine” Merlot (Yakima Valley)

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Thick, heavy and tannic, with chewy, black cherry fruit with plenty of graham cracker/vanilla from the barrel aging. Powerful but ultimately a simple wine. — P.G. (12/15/2004)

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