Aromas of ripe pear, talc, and vanilla. Intense flavors of sweet melon and spiced apple. Lively and juicy, with a long, fruity finish. Perfumed berry fruit and barrel toast aroma. Rich and ripe, with flavors of black currants, plum, and cocoa.
Bright acidity promotes a long, persistent fruit finish.
Cellar up to 5 years for additional complexity, or serve now with prime rib. Northwest Palate's chief wine-tasting panelists Oregon Cameron Nagel has been tasting and studying wine for more than 25 years. He has also been a wine educator, and is active as a judge for regional food and wine competitions. Current affiliations include the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the James Beard Society, for which he has been a regional judge. Washington Our Washington tasting panel is headed by Barbara Spear, who was an amateur wine aficionado until 1987 when she turned wine professional, writing about wines for Chateau Ste.