Vintage 2009

  • Artz
  • Boushey
  • Red Willow
  • Cabernet
  • Tempranillo
  • Exhibition
Wine
2009 Fall Line Artz Vineyard  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Red Mountain
Composition
Cabernet Franc 41%
Merlot 35%
Cabernet Sauvignon 24%
Bottled
May 4, 2011
Production
364 cases
Acclaim
'100 Best Wines of Washington—The 2012 List,' Seattle Met, September 2012
 
90 points, Wine Advocate, October 2011: "Herbs, incense, clove, violets, and black currant aromas are followed by a savory, incipiently complex, nicely balanced wine... Drink this suave effort through 2019."
 
Wine Spectator (website), 2013: "Firm in texture, with chewy tannins around a floral-accented core of dark berry and spice flavors, lingering on the focused finish. Best after 2015."
Wine
2009 Fall Line Boushey Vineyard  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Yakima Valley
Composition
Cabernet Franc 39%
Merlot 34%
Cabernet Sauvignon 27%
Bottled
April 23, 2011
Production
350 cases
Reviews
91 points, Wine Advocate, October 2011: "Herbs, spices, floral notes, cassis, and black currant aromas compose the bouquet of this smooth-textured, succulent, layered offering. Impeccably balanced and lengthy, it is likely to evolve for 1-2 years and offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2024."
 
89 points, Wine Spectator (website), 2013: "Shows a bit of a tannic grip, but the floral, coffee-accented berry flavors come through on the refreshingly balanced finish. Best from 2014 through 2017."
Wine
2009 Fall Line Red Willow Vineyard  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Yakima Valley
Composition
Merlot 64%
Cabernet Sauvignon 21%
Cabernet Franc 15%
Bottled
April 20, 2011
Production
338 cases
Acclaim
'100 Best Wines of Washington—The 2012 List,' Seattle Met, September 2012
 
89 points, Wine Spectator (website), 2013: "Dense and vital, with a dark, smoky edge to the black cherry, blackberry and roasted pepper flavors, coming together on the intense finish. Best from 2014 through 2018."
Wine
2009 Fall Line Cabernet Sauvignon  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Yakima Valley
Composition
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Vineyards
Boushey 42%
Artz 35%
Red Willow 23%
Bottled
April 27, 2011
Production
340 cases
Review
92 points, Wine Advocate, October 2011: "A hint of mint, exotic spices, incense, violets, and assorted black fruits lead to a firm, sweetly-fruited, elegant offering. This well-balanced, lengthy effort will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring and will be at its best from 2013 to 2024."
Wine
2009 Fall Line Tempranillo  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Yakima Valley
Composition
Tempranillo 100%
Vineyards
Boushey 100%
Bottled
April 30, 2011
Production
166 cases
Acclaim
'Top Washington Tempranillo,' Seattle Magazine, August 2012
 
92 points, Wine Advocate, October 2011: "Spice box, cedar, rose petal, and black cherry aromas set the stage for a lingering, already complex, lengthy offering that is a fine example of the potential for Tempranillo in eastern Washington. Drink this outstanding wine from 2012 to 2021."
Wine
2009 Fall Line Exhibition  [SOLD OUT]
AVA
Yakima Valley
Composition
Cabernet Franc 46%
Merlot 34%
Cabernet Sauvignon 16%
Tempranillo 4%
Vineyards
Red Willow
Artz
Boushey
Bottled
April 16, 2011
Production
323 cases