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Seven Hills Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red (Red Mountain)

Seven Hills

Red Mountain · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Country
United States
Region
Red Mountain · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Red Mountain
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne vermelha grelhada · cordeiro assado · queijos curados · pratos com cogumelos

Rated vintages

  • 201492 pts

    This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from one of the state's most esteemed vineyards brings aromas of baking spice, savory herb and cherry. Flavors are medium bodied, with bright acidity. The tannins currently show a bit of grit that should s…

  • 201293 pts

    Hailing from one of the state's most esteemed vineyard sites, this wine is half Cabernet Sauvignon and just over a quarter Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The oak (40% new French) is dialed back, allowing rich, layered notes of plum, herbs, licorice, to…

  • 201093 pts

    A blend of 33% Merlot (from the original, 1976 block), 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 13% Cab Franc, this shows Euro-style refinement from first sniff to last swallow. The alcohol has climbed up a bit without any sacrifice of detail. A mix of berries, cherries and…

  • 200995 pts

    A top-notch vintage for this bottling, it's a blend of 39% Merlot (from the original 1976 block), 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 11% Cabernet Franc. Roses, blackberries, cassis and baking spices are beautifully rendered in a wine rich in depth and detail. More bott…