The nose offered mature red fruit
The fine tannins are present as a background
On the palate quite intense and edgy with plenty of grip and tannins – the fruit is somewhat rustic with some slightly disturbing hints of prune
owing to the growing season’s solar character
a typical characteristic of Chianti Rùfina
Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Burgundy Blanc The nose offered mature red91 points and a Smart Buy, Wine Spectator Bright and expressive, offering a velvety mouthful of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and sage flavors, finishing with a hint of smoke. Shows depth and persistence. Drink now through 2018. 4,846 cases made. (10 11) If you don't recognize the Novelty Hill label, it may help to know that the wines are made by Mike Januik, whose eponymous label is one of the best of the Pacific Northwest. For the past six vintages