Rhone Blend, "a pic", Stonetree Vyd., 2006 - SOLD OUT


Wine Enthusiast

Dec. 31, 2008
2006 Bunnell Family Cellar Stonetree Vineyard a pic Red Blend (Wahluke Slope), $32
Score: 91 
The concept here is a southern Rhône blend—47% Syrah, 17% Grenache, 19% Cinsault and 17% Mourvèdre. With the extra dollop of Syrah, it’s got more substance than the usual Châteauneuf wannabes. Spicy and sharp, this benefits from the fact that the grapes all came in at once and were co-fermented, so the blend married early and well. Despite its youth, this is seamless and focused; a complete and very successful wine with berry, cherry and sweet plum fruit flavors annotated with spice and bits of chocolate. Elegant, feminine and supple, this is a lovely bottle. — P.G.


Wine Enthusiast 

"The Rhone Rangers of Washington"

By Paul Gregutt

April 2009

2006 Bunnell Family Cellar Stonetree Vineyard à pic Red Wine (Wahluke Slope); $32. 

 

Score: 91

A southern Rhône blend with more grip than the usual Châteauneuf wannabes. Spicy and sharp, this is a complete wine with berry, cherry and sweet plum fruit flavors annotated with spice and bits of chocolate. Elegant, feminine and supple.


Wine Spectator

Web Only 2009

2006 Bunnell Stonetree Vineyard Wahluke Slope A pic, $32

Score: 86

Ripe and smoky, with a distinct bacon note weaving through the dark berry and cherry flavors. A slight bitter edge marks the finish. Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Best after 2010. 350 cases made. –HS





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