Tasting Notes
2004 turned out to be a great vintage for Washington allowing us to produce wine characterized by ripe fruit flavors and aromas that underscore the quality of Columbia Valley fruit; our 2004 Tre Fanciulli represents the best of this vintage. This year’s “Tre” is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 14% Syrah. The Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot are sourced from well-known vineyards in the Red Mountain appellation which show distinctive cherry flavors and lively tannins and the Syrah is sourced from the esteemed Lewis vineyard in the Yakima Valley. While the Lewis Vineyard Syrah represents a minority of the overall blend for the Tre Fanciulli, it greatly intensifies the deep, dark fruit flavors of this wine. The 2004 Tre Fanciulli is rich and approachable, but will age beautifully for 7 -9 years.
Acclaim for the 2004 Tre Fanciulli
90 points: The Wine Advocate #172, August, 2007
The 2004 Tre Fanciulli is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 14% Syrah aged for 1 year in 70% new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an expressive nose of pain grille, spice box, black currants, and blueberry. This leads to a full-bodied, spicy, layered wine with excellent concentration and a long finish. It should evolve for several years and drink well through 2022.
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Blend 66% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 14% Syrah |
Vineyard Sources Ciel du Cheval (Red Mountain) Klipsun (Red Mountain) Lewis (Yakima Valley) Red Mountain Vineyard (Red Mountain) |
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