Leaders of the 2005 Pack...so far
The Pack of Washington's Newly Released 2005 Wines, that Is!

Buzz about the 2005 vintage in Washington is true.
As Marcus puts it, the '05 Washington wines kick butt!

The 2005 growing season had the perfect combination of warm but not overly hot summer days, and a prolonged Indian summer that allowed grapes the extra hang time needed to develop perfectly.  Concentrated flavors due to smaller berry sizes and cluster weights also set 2005 apart as a stand-out quality vintage.

Va PIano Syrah 05
$41.95/$37.76
Highly Recommended by Avalon—
a July Northwest Big Reds Club selection.    

Silky, striking, Syrah.  The nose is lush yet complex, brimming with sumptuous black fruit shaded by white pepper, meat, and savory herbs. 

The Va Piano Syrah is pure silk in your mouth, unwinding flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, black currant, and black cherry (that’s a lot of dark fruit!).  The sweet fruit gives over to cola spice, minerals and a savory note, with just the tiniest bit of tannin present. 

We continue to be more wowed by Justin’s Syrahs with each vintage—
the 2005 is easily the best so far.

Sleight of Hand
"Archimage" Red 05
$42.95/$38.66

Trey's most spectacular magic act. It's a super-premium Bordeaux blend made from old vine fruit from Champoux, Klipsun, and Bacchus Vineyards. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot are included in the blend.

Archimage is quite aromatic, showing big scents of black cherry, ripe black plum, Idian spices, cedar, and toast. The texture of the wine in the mouth is very silky and the tannins gently caress.

The wine expands in the mouth, as flavors of ripe black fruit, dense hints of dark fruit liqueur, toasted espresso bean, and spice intermingle. The finish goes on and on.Drink now with several hours of decanting, or cellar through 2011.
Trey made only 150 cases of this magic elixir.

Trust Syrah 05
$29.95/$26.95
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Complex scents of black cherry, cola, and sasparilla fill the nose. Intriguing hints of cassis and spicy flowers are contributed by the 10% Va Piano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.

The Trust Syrah's sensuous flavors are heightened by a rich, viscous mouthfeel. The wine is huge, with lots of body- black fruit is joined by floral, spice, and licorice notes. Despite its bigness, the wine finishes with a very refreshing sense and lively acidity.

Leaders of the 2005 Pack Case
$399

contains
4 Va Piano Syrah 05 $41.95
4 Sleight of Hand Archimage 05 $42.95
4 Trust Syrah 05 $29.95

Save $60.40 from retail price $459.40

If you are a fan of Washington's big reds, you might want to try the big reds of Boudreaux Cellars. Friends with the Figgins family of Leonetti, Rob Newsom makes huge reds in a similar style. Wine Made in the Tradition of Leonetti Boudreaux Cellars Tasting Case $480 6 Boudreaux Cabernet Sauvignon 04 6 Boudreaux Merlot 04 $480 save $59.40 from $539.40 retail

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