Horan Estates 2005 HVH Red Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US

Province: Washington

Region: Columbia Valley (WA)

Variety: Red Blend

Winery: Horan Estates

Points: 88

Taster: Paul Gregutt

Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated, the blend also includes about one third Merlot and a splash of Syrah. Tight and somewhat reductive when first opened, it slowly unwraps into a substantial effort, dense with berry, cherry and cassis concentrate. Some not-quite-integrated green tannins remain, and the buttery finish also wants more bottle age. But a good effort overall.