Taste Washington! 2012 Recommended Wines.
I'm quite familiar with Hedges Family Estate. I've visited the Hedges Family Estate Chateau many times on Red Mountain, only a 13 minute drive from my home. Hedges makes wonderful, expressive wines, I should know, I have benefited from my wife’s Hedges wine club membership; they treat their wine club members very well. Last year, I enjoyed
Lunch and conversation with Christophe Hedges and his family at his Red Mountain home.
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| Kenan, Hedges Assistant Vineyard Manager. |
This year, Assistant Vineyard Manager, Kenan, invited me via twitter to stop by and visit at Taste Washington. I'm glad I did. The Hedges 2008 Red Mountain Red Wine is drinking very well today, and their Cabernet Franc Rose was my favorite Rose at Taste Washington!
The Wines:
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| Screwcaps on Chardonnay - 100 Point No. |
2010 House of Independent Producers Chardonnay – Dionysus vineyard, planted in 1975, 100 point NO on screwcap. Unoaked, clean crisp. Independent Producers is a project directed by Christophe Hedges, bringing to the table some compelling Columbia Valley AVA vineyard sites. ABV 13.5%. Retail price $14. Recommended.
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| Cabernet Franc Rose and 2010 HIP Chardonnay. |
** Favorite Rose of Taste Washington: Cabernet Franc Rose – New release. Bel Villa vineyard, 100% Cabernet Franc just for this rose, Red Mountain, estate grown and bottled. Refined, yeah baby. ABV 13%.
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| Hedges 2008 Red Mountain Red Wine. |
* Favorite: 2008 Red Mountain – Red blend, this wine has hit its pace, ready, ready. Big, spice, tobacco, great finish. Love the finish. FYI: Costco has the best bottle price on this wine, it is on my shopping list. Retail price $25.
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| 2010 DLD Syrah. |
2010 Syrah, DLD just released. Earthy, cooler year, spicy, rich, dry, meaty, needs steak, lamb. This is only going to improve. Retail price $25. Recommended.
Wines listed here are the wines I liked and recommend. My favorite wines appealed to me because they expressed unique characteristics and quality, they are indicated by an “*” and are in italics.
Hedges Family Estate
Red Mountain Winery & Vineyards
Open: Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm, April through November. No tasting fees. If you are unable to visit during open hours, don't hesitate to call for an appointment.
Phone: (509) 588-3155
53511 N Sunset Road
Benton City, WA 99320
www.hedgesfamilyestate.com
twitter: @hedgeswine
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