2020 Klipsun Red Blend

  Country: U.S.A. Region: Washington Vintage: 2020 Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (46%); Merlot (38%); Syrah (16%) Size: 750 ml Rating(s): 92 (RP) " The 2020 Red Blend is a dusty, bright, succulently complex wine. It presents full-bodied, balanced characteristics with velvety tannins and food-friendly acidity, ensuring the wine's longevity beyond its 12th birthday. It offers a delightful explosion of ripe red and blue fruit aromas and flavors. Although I've never sat down with winemaker Doug Fletcher to ask him about Klipsun's oak regimen, which claims to use 100% French oak—I am positive there is some American oak in their cellar—nevertheless, this red blend is delicious and will improve with age. About 20% new oak was used. " Anthony Mueller (RP) - 03/24