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Sweet Valley Wines 2007 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

Price $18

This is 100% Viognier from the Horse Heaven Hills; it’s all stainless fermented and aged. Done in a light, crisp, elegant style, it tastes a bit gin-like and spicy, leaving a fresh impression all the way through the melony finish. Excellent winemaking from this young winery. — P.G. (11/1/2008)

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Sweet Valley Wines 2008 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

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This is stainless fermented and aged on the lees in steel barrels, a nice idea that brings leesy creaminess to pretty fruit flavors of melon and citrus. It’s an elegant Viognier, with the sort of fresh herbal highlights that freshen up a good cocktail, adding persistence to the mouthfeel. — P.G. (12/1/2009)

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Sweet Valley Wines 2005 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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The perfect barbecue wine, with strongly gamy, meaty, pungently smoky notes dominating the nose. The fruit is braced to take the punishment, holding its own with a tight wild berry and currant grip. But wait, there’s more… black olive, eucalyptus, anise and grilled meat, with a high-toned, volatile finish. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Sweet Valley Wines 2006 Double Barrel Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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The second release from this young Walla Walla winery is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 4% Syrah. It’s a pungent, assertive, somewhat funky wine that shows a mix of ripe plum and berry fruits, appealing tack room earthiness, and a nicely integrated end run of dried herb and coffee. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Sweet Valley Wines 2007 Double Barrel Red Blend (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $20

This has a pruney character in keeping with the high 15.4% alcohol. It’s dark and liquorous, beyond ripe, and finishes hot, with chalky, earthy tannins. — P.G. (12/1/2009)

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Sweet Valley Wines 2005 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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As with the winery’s Double Barrel Red, this has a strong funky streak. But here there is no balancing fruit; the Merlot seems thin and stemmy. It’s green to a fault, with tannins to match. Two bottles tasted; same notes. — P.G. (8/1/2008)

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Double Barrel Double Barrel Red Blend

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Merlot Red Blend Syrah Viognier

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