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William Cole 2004 Cuvée Claire Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $125
This pricey, low production Cab hails from the lower slopes of Spring Mountain, and shares that region’s terroir in the hard, firm tannins and stony minerality that undergirds the cassis, cherry and cedar flavors. Very fine in structure, polished and focused, it will blossom this year, and age well for many more.
— S.H.
(5/1/2008)
William Cole 2008 Columbine Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
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- $18
Big, muscular and herbal, with olive, spice and driving black fruit aromas. The acidity is high-toned and elevated, so the palate is jumpy and electric, with raspberry and currant flavors. Delivers a jolt and tang, but overall the flavors and harmony are good.
— M.S.
(12/1/2010)
William Cole 2010 Columbine Special Reserve Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
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- $15
Snappy and edgy as you give it a sniff, with piercing rhubarb, red cherry and peppery aromas. Shows a bit of cushion and softness in the mouth along with spicy, slightly herbal flavors of red plum and raspberry. Spicy on the finish, with citrusy acidity and dry oak notes.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
William Cole 2009 Albamar Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
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- $11
Spunky and bright in terms of its aromatics, with musky lime and mineral notes. The palate is both juicy and round, with lemon, lime and piercing, pithy citrus flavors. Citric, sheering and foxy on the finish, and exceedingly cleansing.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
William Cole 2009 Columbine Special Reserve Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- $18
Hard spice, campfire, dill and vanilla aromas combine with meaty berry notes. Scratchy and grating in the mouth, with herbal, medicinal cassis and berry flavors. Finishes with a prickle and tough tannins. Has size and power but seems edgy and a little strange.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
William Cole 2010 Albamar Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
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- $11
Sweaty and sharp on the nose, with punchy, oily, green aromas. The palate is wet and basic in feel, with nettle, grapefruit and passionfruit flavors. Good in terms of core qualities but not all that intense or layered. A basic wine for general consumption.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)
William Cole 2011 Albamar Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
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- $11
Airy smelling, with citrus and grass aromas brewing underneath. Has a wet, simple, refreshing feel and rather intense flavors of lime, tangerine and other citrus fruits. Cuts a direct path.
— M.S.
(2/1/2012)
William Cole 2009 Columbine Special Reserve Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
- $15
Opens with heavy aromas of earth, compost and baked fruit. The palate has a corresponding heaviness and sweet, roasted, buttery black-fruit flavors. Sticky and oaky on the finish, with lasting sweetness and some bitterness. Chunky and clunky, but not a bad wine.
— M.S.
(9/1/2010)
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