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Traditions 2006 Pinot Gris
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June 2008 Issue; Food & Wine Magazine |
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STAR SELECTION, The Milbrandt family has grown grapes in eastern Washington state since 1997. This year saw the first release of its own wines; among the new bottling is this bright, citrusy Pinot Gris.
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April 2008 Issue; Patterson's The Tasting Panel Magazine |
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Anthony Dias Blue; 88 Points; Value and by-the-glass recommendations. Creamy and ripe with lush melon and peach fruit; smooth, long and rich.
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Traditions 2006 Riesling
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90POINTSWine Enthusiast | | “Best Buy” Milbrandt Vineyards 2006 Traditions Riesling, Washington
“Elegantly captures the floral and mineral qualities that make the grape so exceptional. Exotic and delightful.” (12/1/07) |
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June 2008; Paul Pacult for Sky Magazine |
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This engagingly fragrant (jasmine, orange blossom) and succulently tasty (apricot, guava, kiwi) 100% riesling hails from two vineyards in eastern Washington State, Evergreen and Preston. Don't get me started on how well this spicy white goes with Asian-inspired dishes such as sauteed pork in black bean sauce. Oh, yeah. Three stars.
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Issue 123; Restaurant Wine |
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5 Stars (out of 5); Exceptional: fragrant and very distinct; an off dry, medium bodied Riesling, with fine character (peach, jasmine, honeysuckle, lime), crisp acidity, and a persistent finish. Great Value.
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Traditions 2006 Chardonnay
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86POINTSWine Spectator | | “Light, fruity and refreshing for its pure pear and vanilla flavors. Drink now.” (6/30/2008) |
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Traditions 2005 Merlot
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89POINTSWine Spectator | | “Fresh and appealing for its deft balance, weaving a mineral note through the cherry and spice flavors. Drink now through 2012.” (6/30/2008) |
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June 26, 2008; Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences |
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VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED; Classic herb, cherry and tea aroma; perfectly structured
tannins. Stylish and well-made.
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Legacy 2006 Sundance Chardonnay
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89POINTSWine Enthusiast | | Milbrandt Vineyards 2006 Legacy Sundance Chardonnay, Washington
“It’s balanced and complete…a fine rendition of well-ripened Washington fruit.” (12/31/07) |
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Legacy 2006 Evergreen Chardonnay
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90POINTSWine Enthusiast | | “Editors’ Choice” Milbrandt Vineyards 2006 Legacy Evergreen Chardonnay, Washington
“Concentrated, beautifully defined flavors…luscious and long.” (12/31/07) |
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88POINTSWine Spectator | | “Light and silky, with a minty edge to the creamy pear flavors, lingering gently. Drink now through 2011.” (6/30/2008) |
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Issue 123; Restaurant Wine |
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4 Stars (out of 5); A crisp, full bodied Chardonnay, with delicate fruitiness, good balance, and a persistent finish, tasting of lime, apple, grapefruit, vanilla and oak.
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Legacy 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
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90POINTSWine Enthusiast | | “Editors’ Choice” Milbrandt Vineyards 2005 Legacy Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
“This is really solidly made and appealing wine...” (12/31/07) |
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June 27, 2008; Lynne Char Bennett for The San Francisco Chronicle |
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TWO AND A HALF STARS; Proprietor-winegrowers Jerry and Butch Milbrandt and winemaker Gordon Hill make this wine from mostly Wahluke Slope fruit. This region has a moderately warm climate that translates to a riper style, showing blackberry jam, cassis, almost fudge-like chocolate notes and mint. A lifted, broad structure and refined finish outperform for the price.
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June 26, 2008; Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences |
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EXCEPTIONAL; Trace of mint and classic herb/cassis/black fruit aroma. Very
concentrated flavors, but excellent acid balance to keep it in harmony.
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Volume 32, Issue 6/April 2008; Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine |
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88; 5% Petit Verdot. Rich suggestions of dark coffee and hints of vanilla combine with the solid, currant fruit of Cabernet first in the nose and then again in the flavors of this nicely composed, if slightly backward, young wine. Firmly built and moderately tannic, it is a bit rough but fairly long-lasting at the finish. It has the look of a wine that will develop for years, and a half-dozen should pass before pulling its cork.
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Legacy 2005 Merlot
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89POINTSWine Enthusiast | | Milbrandt Vineyards 2005 Legacy Merlot, Washington
“..its broad flavors are full and engaging.” (12/31/07) |
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88POINTSWine Spectator | | “Velvety, with a lovely glow of cherry and dark berry at the core and hints of cedar and spice around the edges. Drink now through 2011.” (6/15/2008) |
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June 26, 2008; Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences |
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EXCEPTIONAL; Notes of cassis and leather lead to red currant and
tea, with a rich fruit finish. Superb.
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Legacy 2005 Syrah
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88POINTSWine Spectator | | “Smooth and ripe, with coffee-accented plum and sage flavors that persist on the round, appealing finish. Drink now through 2011.” (6/30/2008) |
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