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Col Solare 2012

Col Solare 2012
Col Solare 2012

Red Mountain, Washington, United States



Community Score: 4.7/5
Community Reviews: 3
 
Price: $89.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.7%
 

Drink: 2017-2031

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Col Solare

Simon Chen rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Tasted @ the Ch. Ste. Michelle Tasting Room - We visited Woodinville in Washington for my brother's birthday weekend. Our first stop was Ch. Ste. Michelle at 10am in the morning =D. Due to our appointment with Betz Winery at 11am, we decided ony to try their top wine, Col Solare, a collaboration between Ch. Ste. Michelle and Antinori. We had to privilege to try 01, 12, 13, and 14th vintage. All the grapes are sourced from Red Mountain AVA and they are grown in an old traditional method that is still being used in Antinori's vineyards in Tuscany. The 12' vintage is lush and silky. Full of red and black fruits. Good midpalate structure but falls short at the finish.

The palate portfolio really reminds me of Guado al Tasso with more new world expression
 

  


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