This 2003 Artist Series was produced from grapes grown primarily at Champoux, Woodward Canyon Estate, Canoe Ridge, Klipsun, Sagemoor, Tapteil and Pepper Bridge vineyards. These seven vineyards are some of the most highly regarded properties in Washington and produce fantastic wines in their own right. In a blend, they can produce extraordinary wine. The 2003 vintage was the warmest vintage for Washington that we have experienced since we began making wine in 1981. We achieved extraordinary ripeni...

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 22 notes)

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/15/06

beautiful nose of spicy oak and cedar integrated with ripe black fruits and cherry. A firm rich mouth feel begins with cassis and black berry leading towards chocolate and mocha. The finish is generous and long.

Fruitier then I remembered.

RP91, paid 26