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Deep red color with ripe fruit on first nose. More ripe stone fruits, blackberries, and jam make this a well-developed and ready to drink now wine. 90 Points

Delightfully dark inky color. On first nose, dynamic fruit and earthiness.  Well-rounded and velvety tannins and a hearty mouthfeel with a touch of acid. Lots of stone fruits, jam, and savory goodness. 92 Points

Deep and inky purple in color with lively fruit and spice on the nose. Ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice on first sip.  A smooth and polished finish make this a wonderful wine. An absolutely delicious and supple blend of 50/50 Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. 94 Points

Lovely deep black plum color with pepper and black cherry notes on first nose. A well-rounded and integrated blend of Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft and ready to drink out of the bottle, the mouthfeel is silky smooth and voluptuous with black fruits, leather and spice. 95 Points

This classically styled Gran Reserva offers big and bold oak. Deep black in color with a little fruit on the nose, the oak predominates and overwhelms any fruit in the glass.  Explosive and tannic in the mouth with lots of acid. After sitting for a long while in the decanter, …

Deep red color and well-balanced fruit to oak on the nose. Deep and rich with a touch of sumptuous dust that gives it a lush mouthfeel. Traditional black fruits and berries create a well-structured and pleasing wine. Open and let sit for 30 minutes. 92 Points

Big and bold with a ton of oak on opening. It mellowed after sitting for 30 minutes. Stunning gold color, more oak, and layers of floral and fruit finally made its way out. 91 Points

Huge, black, and bold. Needed to be decanted for 2 hours and then softened greatly. A very big wine that needed some time to open up. The ripe fruit mellowed and evened out the tannins and acid. Dark berries, leather, chocolate coat your mouth. Superb and fun from start to …

Delicate fruit on first swirl with a lighter ruby red color. Well balanced with solid blackberry and stone fruits. Excellent finish, very supple, and elegant. For the price point, an excellent red. 93 Points

Well oaked on the nose with a lush deep purple color. A big wine that shows wood, leather, and dark fruits, solid tannins and acid. Grips your palate and takes you for a nice long ride. You could decant for an hour for a smoother finish. 92 Points

Bright floral with melon fruit notes jump out at you. Delightful, well balanced body with excellent acid and structure. A refreshing and thoroughly pleasing wine. 93 Points

Washington State is finally getting the recognition it well deserves. Though the wines from here have been terrific for years, they are comfortably hitting their stride and the winds of change are noticeable with excellent and well-structured wines throughout the state. From Walla Walla Valley comes Cadaretta’s 2015 Malbec, which …