2016 Bold Ruler Red Blend, Columbia Valley
Now SOLD OUT. A three vineyard Cabernet dominant Red Blend from Dionysus, French Creek and Scooteney Flats vineyards. *Hoofnote: Bold Ruler was the Father or Sire of the great racehorse that was moving "Like a Tremendous Machine" the one, the only, 1973 Triple Crown Winner Secretariat.
Outstanding, Jeb Dunnuck: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated 2016 Bold Ruler Red Blend (there's 25% Merlot) offers a charming, spicy, savory, and more red and black fruited style, with solid fruit, medium-bodied richness, some smoky, chocolaty oak, and a good finish. It's up-front and ready to go yet should keep for a solid decade. 90 Points. (May 2021)
Made with Love and harvested by hand in Washington State.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | Cabernet Sauvignon 75%
Merlot 25% |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Aging | 46 months in new/once used American and French oak barrels. |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
Outstanding, Jeb Dunnuck: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated 2016 Bold Ruler Red Blend (there's 25% Merlot) offers a charming, spicy, savory, and more red and black fruited style, with solid fruit, medium-bodied richness, some smoky, chocolaty oak, and a good finish. It's up-front and ready to go yet should keep for a solid decade. 90 Points. (May 2021)
