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Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere

Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere


This Carmenere from Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars uses fruit from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and if you like the characteristic peppery character of this varietal, this wine delivers big time. The nose shouts Carmenere with bold notes of green bell pepper rising above a backbone of black plum and fig with secondary aromas of vanilla and earthy hints of graphite. On the palate, it alludes to a spiced blueberry-blackberry sauce with prominent peppery edges and notes of chocolate and clove spice. - Reviewed by Gary Hayes

AVA: Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
SavorNW Award: Gold Medal 2019
Judges Score: 92 Points
Price: $32

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