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Conner Lee Vineyard

2010 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Nota Bene Cellars Conner Lee Vineyard is an exquisite red blend from the renowned Columbia Valley, showcasing the elegance of the 2010 vintage. This wine is wonderfully balanced, offering a full-bodied profile that invites you in with its rich and inviting character. The acidity is bright and refreshing, lifting the flavors and providing a delightful mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of luscious dark fruits that harmonize beautifully with subtle hints of oak and spice. Tannins are firm yet approachable, providing structure and depth, making this wine a true delight to enjoy now or to cellar for further development. With its well-rounded nature, this wine is unmistakably dry, presenting the perfect companion for a variety of fine meals or simply to savor on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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