2005 Isenhower Cellars Wild Thyme 91 points

Red Blend, Columbia Valley (WA), $22


Red blends are some of my favorites and very flexible paring with foods. Juicy and rich, jammy raspberries and currants with a hint of minerality on the nose, 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon gives this alot of power. A plush and pleasing mouth feel with elegant red fruit brings out flavors of pomegranates, currants, minerals, chocolate, and herbs. A beautiful long finish that surprisingly brings out hints of mint, drink now thru 2015.