Wine Press Northwest, Summer 2005

Review Score

outstanding

2003 Columbia Valley Firehouse Red 2003 Firehouse Red

Winemaker Ron Coleman has been crafting this extraordinary red blend from the barrels that don't quite fit the rest of his program. This wine contains no fewer than six different grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Carmenere. It's supple wine from first whiff through the splendid finish and is loaded with aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, sweet cherries, fresh-brewed espresso and divine dark chocolate.

2004 Du Brul Vineyard Reserve: Wine Advocate

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Thick and dense on the palate, with gobs of flavor, this full bodied effort demands 6-8 years of cellaring and should drink well through 2040.