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

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Price $38

From a near-perfect vintage, this is a sleek, stylish, refined Cabernet. It is less forward and broadly fruity than past Reiningers, but showcases the strengths of the vintage—grip, elegance, detail, and balance. There is plenty of fruit – black cherry and cassis – with layers of smoke, anise, coffee, and bitter chocolate. Still quite tight and young, this is a… — P.G. (11/1/2010)

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Reininger 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $35

Nice, juicy aromas of black fruits and cassis, with suggestions of licorice and mocha. This is a shade or two tighter and deeper than the excellent Merlot. Inviting and true to varietal, it shows exceptional poise, filling the mouth with subtle, sensual layers of fruit, accented with toasted wood. Elegant effort. — P.G. (12/31/2001)

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Reininger 2005 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $36

Pure Syrah from Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills vineyard fruit, this is a crisp, clearly defined, true-to-variety style, showing dense, tannic, peppery and smoky fruit flavors. Lovely details (lavender, smoked meat, molé) emerge as the wine breathes in the glass. It’s supple and disarmingly forward, but there is plenty of power in the finish, which seems to gather… — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Reininger 2008 Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $52

Made from Pepper Bridge Vineyard fruit, this rich, deep Malbec is similar to pricey Argentine versions. It matches concentrated black fruits to generous new barrel-derived flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and Kahlua. The acidity keeps the palate propped up through the long finish. — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Reininger 2008 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $38

Although this is currently aggressively oaky, this full, fleshy Merlot is on the path to excellence. Bright berry and plum flavors are kissed with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and toast, plus a hint of herb. — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Reininger 2009 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $44

This Syrah is at the top of the lineup for Reininger. It’s tightly wound, yet it opens gracefully to reveal deep flavors of blueberry and plum, with resonating notes of earth, iron, espresso and dark chocolate. This can age for up to a decade. — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Reininger 2003 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $32

This is pure Syrah, done in a classy, confident style showing the dense, tannic, peppery fruit first and foremost. It hits you upfront with big, youthful, sappy flavors, then follows with barrel notes of toast, light leather, tobacco and roast beef. Very palate friendly. — P.G. (6/1/2006)

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Reininger 2005 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $36

Chuck Reininger has fashioned a Merlot that captures his personal style as well as the signature of the vineyards. Smooth and seamless, juiced up with spicy berry and plum, then softened with barrel flavors of butterscotch, milk chocolate and coffee, this wine just glides along on a carpet of silk, tossing out bursts of spice and herb along the way. — P.G. (5/1/2009)

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Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Malbec Merlot Red Blend Sangiovese Syrah

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