Horsepower Proprietary Red Blend 2009

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There are 6 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Interesting blend from Washington. Deep fruit aromas (cherry, blackberry, currant) and ripe strawberry jam on the nose. Rich, full bodied flavours repeat on the palate. Medium tannin, medium to long finish. Slight pepper and vanilla linger on the finish. Have this with your Sunday roast.

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A unique blend of five varieties, this Washington winery has blended some of Southern France's most popular varietals, and Bordeaux's, with that of Northern Italy, and created a big juicy wine with good structure, and balance. Recommend enjoying with lamb shank. Tasted November 2014. 88 points. Matt Steeves - www.nataliemaclean.com

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Blackberry, blueberry, tar, black pepper and smoke aromas. This is very dark tasting wine, with the blackberry as the prominant fruit in the taste, but the smokiness being very present. The acidity brightens it up a bit. Lots of flavours; a great wine for strong cheeses.

Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A goody bag of grape varieties in this wine, all grown on the estate in the Horse Heaven Hills of Washington. Blackberry, leather, spice and a hint of sweetness on the nose. More dark berries, pepper on the palette showcase the syrah in the blend while floral notes give a nod to the barbera. Finish is medium-long and a touch hot. Definitely a roast beef wine!

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 reviewed this wine as follows:

43% Syrah, 35% Barbera, 9% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Mourvedre - makes for an interesting wine. Pepper notes from the Syrah dominate, along with vanilla, leather and underlying fruit of currant and dried strawberry. The pepper lingers on the finish of this fairly acidic wine.

Sean O'Regan rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Nov 16, 2014: Medium ruby, slightly candied nose of red/black berry fruit, oak spice, mineral and hint of herbal. Medium bodied, black cherry/sour cherry, blackberry, vanilla, toasty cedar, fennel and mineral flavours. This red blend from Washington is made up of 43% Syrah, 35% Barbera, 9% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Mourvedre.

Natalie's Review

Horsepower Proprietary Red Blend 2009, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, robust, rustic red wine blend ok labelf 43% Syrah, 35% Barbera, 9% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Mourvedre. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. According to the back label, one horsepower equals 745.699872 watts. Now you know. Drink: 2013-2017. 387001 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014 Full Review

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