TASTING NOTES
2013 Sineann Winery Abondante Blend The name Abondante is derived from the Italian word for abundance, this wine is truly an abundant assembly of various grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, and Zinfandel from both sides of the Columbia River are blended together in quantities to compose a wine that fills the palate with intriguing characters of cedar, cigarbox, blackberry, and cassis. The Zinfandel is the main influence in the nose and provides a smooth transition between the attributes of each variety. It also contributes a long lingering finish to this full-bodied wine. 90-Wine Spectator 2013 Sineann Winery Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This wine showcases fruit from three fantastic vineyards in two of Eastern Washington’s notable appellations. The winemakers have blended Cabernet Sauvignon from Champoux, formerly Mercer Ranch, and Phinney Hill vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills and Canyons, on Red Mountain. This Cabernet is bursting with silky fruit, a fabulous nose, numerous old and new world Cabernet flavors. Discover a finish that goes on and on, with just a hint of the astringency that promises great ageability. 91-Wine Spectator. 2014 Sineann Winery New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Every spring, Peter Rosback packs up and heads for New Zealand. There, he creates this delicious wine from grapes grown in the Sonflower Vineyard Marlborough, in the Northeast corner of the South Island. With grapefruit, Serrano pepper, and passion in the nose, the wine has power and finesse, with wonderful fruit buoyed up on the palate by just the right amount of racy acidity. The perfect wine for seafood, shellfish, poultry, and vegetarian fare.
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