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Tildio 2009 Riesling (Lake Chelan)
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Drier than the 2008 at just under 1% residual sugar, this offers lime-driven citrus fruit flavors, wrapped in puckery acidity. It opens with pleasing aromas of blossom and sweet pea, and has the grip and finish of some Austrian or German trocken-style Rieslings. It would be interesting to cellar it for 6–8 years, but it’s drinking well already.
— P.G.
(11/1/2010)
Tildio 2009 Viognier (Lake Chelan)
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- $19
A rather delicate Viognier, still lightly yeasty and very fresh. There is an underlying minerality that suggests water over river rock, and nicely cut and defined yellow fruits. A lovely bottle to pair with a wide range of mild cheeses, or simple fish such as fresh trout.
— P.G.
(11/1/2010)
Tildio 2006 Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope)
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- $30
A proven success for Tildio, the newest release of Cabernet Franc uses fruit from the exceptional RiverBend vineyard in the Wahluke Slope. It’s a delicious mix of wild berry and smoky earth, with dark streaks of licorice and tar adding depth and persistence.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
Tildio 2006 Profundo Red Wine (Wahluke Slope)
- $28
This new version of Tildio’s Profundo is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Merlot, with a mix of sweet herb and grass, blueberry fruit, and streaks of iodine or licorice. After a big, fruity opening, it falls away in the middle and turns a little bit harsh and green in the finish. Some cinnamon highlights from aging in 80% new French oak add interest.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
Tildio 2007 Ideale White (Columbia Valley (WA))
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- $18
Three quarters Chardonnay, the rest Viognier, this pleasant white wine shows how compatible these two grapes can be. The Viognier spices up the Chardonnay, which contributes apples and butter, along with some hints of sweet candied lemons. Nice winemaking here.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
Tildio 2008 Riesling (Lake Chelan)
- $15
At 1.8% residual sugar, this estate-grown Riesling carries some definite sweetness, along with a tangy mix of lime, grapefruit and citrus peel. Leesy and textural, it puts the focus on citrus rather than floral flavors, and tails off in the finish.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
Tildio 2008 Viognier (Lake Chelan)
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- $20
Pure varietal, with distinctive lime and citrus rind character, this is cool climate fruit done in stainless steel, accenting the freshness and the acids. A little vitamin pill flavor comes through also.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
Tildio 2006 Tempranillo (Lake Chelan)
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- $25
This tart, acidic, estate-grown wine spent 17 months in half new French and American oak, then another 16 months in bottle prior to release. Wild berry fruit flavors remain fresh and prominent.
— P.G.
(12/31/2009)
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