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:Nota Bene Conner Lee Vineyard Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
- Appellation
- Columbia Valley, Washington
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
steak · juicy red meats
Rated vintages
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201092 pts
This blend is made with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot—all Conner Lee fruit. Firm and supple, it's loaded with raspberry and cherry fruit that goes deep and stays balanced. One-quarter new French oak was used.
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200991 pts
Aged for 22 months in 20% new French oak, this blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot completes a trio of excellent Conner Lee-designates from :Nota Bene in 2009. It's full bodied and streaked with herb, thistle, fresh greens, tart berries, and cocoa nibs. Pair it with a…
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200891 pts
Aged for 22 months in French oak—one third new—this is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. Nota Bene's wines are not shy about high alcohol, but here the fruit stands up well to the oak treatment and shows no sign of over-ripeness. A good spine supports a rich wine with black…
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200788 pts
The wine is easy-drinking, smooth and tasty, really needing no further aging to show its stuff. Polished tannins, round sweet fruit, plenty of baking spices and a chocolaty finish—what's not to like?