WASHINGTON STATE | $14
Lush dark berry, black cherry and purple plum with flavors of cola, coffee and nutmeg. Finishes with camphor and fennel. Medium to full bodied, nicely structured. This one hits all the notes, stays on pitch, but lacks the voicing and timbre required for the big stage. Enjoyable, but not a prize. A good wine at a great everyday-wine price. (Reviewed 2/1/12)
