2008 Bricco Rosato Buy

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Floral and cirus aromas intertwine with summer fruits such as raspberry, strawberry and peach.  The flavor profile shows tart red fruit, including raspberry and cherry; mingling with a nuance of red plum and rose hips.  This refreshing rosato wine has an abundance of fruit supported by quenching acidity and a slightly rounded mid-palate.  Off-dry and light-bodied it should be served chilled and may accompany a variety of lighter fare.

2006 Bricco Riserva Buy

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Intense aromas of black cherry, gamey meat and barrel spice are complimented by a soft supple entry that is richly textured.  Flavors of red berry fruits, black cherry and refreshingly bright acidity fill the mid palate, extending into a lengthy finish.  This lively acid-tannin complex is sure to improve the age ability of this wine and will certainly stand out with an accompaniment of roasted tomatoes, rich pasta dishes, including lasagna Bolognese, as well as gorgonzola and parmesan cheeses.

2006 Bricco Reserve Pinot Noir Buy

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Intense aromas of earth, toast, barrel char, and subtle black fruits lead to a palate of candied cherries, red raspberry and spice.  Ripe tannins and lingering acidity are balanced with intense flavors, qualities that should allow this wine to develop over the next 5-8 years.  This wine is an excellent food wine and could be paired with wild mushrooms, lamb, game birds and carmelized vegetables.

2006 Bricco Primitivo

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Primitivo was once thought of as the "Italian Zinfandel" due to their similar varietal character.  Massive, dark fruits of blueberry and blackberry dominate the aromatics of this wine, intertwined with hints of brown sugar and gamey meats.  A richly textured, supple entry of dark berry and soft tannin structure will allow for this wine to be paired with a variety of everyday meals including grilled burgers and sausages, barbecue, roasted veggies and hearty pasta dishes.

2006 Bricco Sangiovese

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An expression of Eastern Washington's warmer climate, this Sangiovese offers intensely ripe notes of cherry, red licorice, orange peel and barrel spice.  A soft and concentrated entry of black cherries and leather gives way to ripe tannins and a lingering finish.  This classic Sangiovese should be enjoyed with your favorite pork dish, robust chicken, or more refined tomato-based pastas.  This balanced and richly textured wine will continue to improve for at least 5 to 7 years.

2006 Bricco Syrah

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Rich, dark aromas of blueberry, huckleberry, blackberry and leather mingle with flavors of lush black cherry, licorice root and cocoa.  The plush entry of this wine is balanced by juicy acids and lush, well-structured tannins, qualities that should allow this wine to age gracefully for the next 5 to 7 years.  Pair this selection with moussaka, chicken liver pâté         , or other richly-flavored foods.

2006 Bricco Pinot Noir Buy

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Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, rose petal and lilac lead into a palate of cherries, red raspberry and baking spice.  Supple tannins and lingering acidity are balanced with intense flavors, qualities that should allow this wine to develop over the next 3-5 years.

2006 Bricco Nebbiolo Buy

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Classic Nebbiolo aromas of ripe cherry, tar and rustic leather are complemented by a subtle floral nuance of rose petal and orange peel.  Rich flavors of cherry and raspberry are layered with hints of cinnamon, black pepper and barrel spice.  The soft, sweet entry is delicate up front, but soon gives way to bright acids and a silky tannin structure that lingers well beyond mid-palate.  This wine should continue to unveil its complexity over the next 7 to 10 years, and will pair nicely with tomato-based pastas, robust pork or veal dishes, and a sharp Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.

2006 Cana's Feast Meredith Mitchell Pinot Noir

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Sweet aromas of raspberry, maple, and rose petal are mirrored in the palate. A seamless entry develops into bright juicy acids providing great length and intensity. The overall impression of this wine is rich, elegant and lively, possessing ripe fruit, balanced acidity and focused tannins. It is expected that this wine will continue to drink well over the next 5 - 8 years.

2006 Cana's Feast Bordeaux Style

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Dark, brooding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plum and leather combine with a hint of barrel spice.  This wine exhibits a rich, supple mouth feel of sweet black fruits, coffee, and pencil shavings, and is complimented by delicate, mouth-filling tannins.  This selection will continue to evolve and open over the next 10-15 years, and will pair nicely with a rich red meat or Portobello mushrooms.

2005 Bricco Two Rivers Bordeaux Style Buy

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Aromas of cassis, licorice, and dried plum are complimented with notes of cocoa, brown sugar and dark berry fruits while flavors of black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and cassis dominate the pallet.  This dark, inky wine exhibits firm acids which are supported by focused tannins, giving the impression of an intensely ripe wine with a lingering richness.  Properly cellared, this wine should continue to develop over the next 5 to 10 years.

2005 Bricco Red Wine Buy

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Aromas of jammy red fruit, licorice and cardamon are accompanied by subtle notes of fresh-turned earth and charcoal.  Flavors hinting at black plum, cherry and clove give way to pomegranate and tamarind.  This bright and lively wine has fresh and zesty old-world appeal, but is complimented with a rich and full palate more often expressed among wines from the new world.  The fine but persistent tannins give structure to this wine, creating a blend that is characteristically food friendly.  Overall, the impression is that of a robust wine possessing ripe fruit, firm acidity and soft, talc-like tannins.  It is expected that this wine will continue to drink well over the next several years.

2005 Cana's Feast Red Wine

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This wine displays aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, tobacco, barrel char, and cedar with a slight floral nuance.  Velvety tannins are balanced with generous flavors of blackberry, chocolate, rum, cassis and sage.  The entry is rich and supple with the support of lingering, well-balanced tannins.  This wine will improve with cellaring and may be aged for 10 to 15 years.

2004 Cana's Feast "Cuvee G" Pinot Noir

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Aromas of black cherry and smoke dominate the nose followed by generous notes of dill and a hint of slate rock. Intense flavors of black raspberry and ripe cherry are complemented with flavors of sweet barrel spice and cola. This rich, intense Pinot displays a silky-sweet entry with a rounded mid-palate and lengthy finish. The overall impression is that of a very rich, ripe wine framed with soft acids and subtle tannins.