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Sleight of Hand

Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux varietals · Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted meats · lamb · aged cheeses · stews

Rated vintages

  • 201292 pts

    The new French oak (60%) and rich fruit aromas and flavors play perfectly off each other. Notes of dark roasted coffee beans and bittersweet chocolate meld with fresh herbs and dark cherries. It's rich and layered with abundant fruit and barrel flavors capped off by a tart, ling…

  • 200988 pts

    This is very spicy and smooth, with floral accents and a plummy core. It drinks well, although the finish fades rather quickly. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Syrah and Cabernet Franc filling in the rest.

  • 200792 pts

    All five Bordeaux varietals are blended with a bit of Syrah. Firm, dark and concentrated, the wine enters with alluring, complex scents of Asian spice, sweet hay, chamomile and coffee. Raspberry and cherry fruit is set against balancing acidity and ripe tannins. The finish adds…