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Wilridge 1997 Klipsun Vineyards Merlot (Yakima Valley)
- $29
Wilridge is becoming a perennial best-bet Merlot out of Washington. This is a deep, aromatic wine, with hints of rose petals, herbs and allspice. Highlights are the fine tannins, blackberry fruit and the shapely body and finish. Lush enough, but plenty of backbone, too. What Merlot should be.
— M.S.
(4/1/2000)
Wilridge NV Di Klipsun Nebbiolo (Red Mountain)
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- $19
Nebbiolo has not distinguished itself in Washington, but here is the wine that could change all that. From the esteemed Klipsun vineyard, it is a pretty, pinot-colored wine scented with tea, tobacco, pie cherry and hints of leather. Clean and aromatic, with sweet fruit and an amazingly long, spicy finish, it is a light wine, but quite serious and flavorful. Alas…
— P.G.
(6/1/2002)
Wilridge 1998 Klipsun Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley)
- $29
Klipsun fruit is known for its firm tannins, iron and mineral elements, dark fruit and sturdy ageworthiness. Here a touch of the barnyard in the bouquet brings it ever closer to Bordeaux. It’s a complex wine, which, despite its youth, shows a wonderful range of flavors, from black cherry to coffee to steel and smoke. The iron and acids and tannin are there to age…
— P.G.
(6/1/2001)
Wilridge 1998 Spring Valley Vineyards Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
- $29
This is a soft, sensual Merlot, with lovely strawberry/cherry fruit and hints of herb. Complex, layered, elegant and subtle, it is a delightful showcase for the cherry-pie pleasures of Walla Walla fruit.
— P.G.
(6/1/2002)
Wilridge 2009 Tempranillo (Rattlesnake Hills)
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- $19
The Sugarloaf vineyard, a new site in the western Yakima Valley, is the grape source. This has a substantial mouthfeel, a mix of toast and cracker, berry and plum, with a kick of spice in the nose and the finish.
— P.G.
(11/1/2011)
Wilridge 2004 Rattlesnake Hills Syrah (Washington)
- $29
Spicy and peppery, this comes on with a lot of youthful pizzazz. I like the way it hits the palate full force, with a blast of raspberry fruit, a streak of leather and a dusting of black pepper. There’s the typical citrusy lift of Washington Syrah, and a sense that this wine is meant to be appreciated right now, in the full bloom of youth.
— P.G.
(12/31/2006)
Wilridge 2006 Viognier (Rattlesnake Hills)
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- $18
This may be one of the most austere Viogniers I’ve ever found from Washington; it’s bone dry and just a bit over 13% alcohol. That makes it a good and versatile wine for mealtime. It’s light, hints at beeswax and citrus, with a soft mouthfeel and a curious mix of toasted almond, banana andbutter cookies in the finish.
— P.G.
(3/1/2009)
Wilridge 2003 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))
- $19
Tight and substantial, this is powered by black cherry fruit laced with smoke, charcoal and coffee liqueur. There is some light volatile aromas, and the fruit is somewhat generic, but hey, that’s Merlot.
— P.G.
(12/31/2006)
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