An expression of New World and Old World wine. Last month I had the pleasure of visiting with Forgeron Cellars winemaker, Marie-Eve Gilla . She sent me home with a bottle of wine I did not taste, her non-vintage Walldeaux Smithie. This week I had the pleasure of enjoying this gift. Originally from France, over the last two decades, Marie has made wine in Washington State for some of my favorite wineries. She is part owner of Forgeron Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington and she my friends, is making outstanding wines. NV Walldeaux Smithie. A red wine blend, this is a food friendly wine, with enough character to keep you pleased before, during and after dinner. Marie has blended several vintages in this bottle, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Her intent was to create an expression of maturity and youth, and to capture elements of new world wine and old world wine. Walldeaux had good dark color on opening, delivering a rich mocha nose, and expansive depth. On the palate there was just enoug...
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