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    Acclaim Sell Sheet: 2011 Catalyst Red Blend - 90 Points, The Tasting Panel
    Acclaim Sell Sheet: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend - 88 Points, Wine & Spirits
    Acclaim Sell Sheet: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend - 90 Points, Top 100 Values of 2016, Wine Spectator
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    Acclaim Shelf Talker: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend - 89 Points & Best Buy, Beverage Testing Institute
    Acclaim Shelf Talker: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend - 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast
    Acclaim Shelf Talker: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend - 90 Points, Top 100 Value of 2016, Wine Spectator
    Acclaim Shelf Talker: 2016 Catalyst Red Blend - Best Buy, Wine & Spirits
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    Tasting Note: 2013 Catalyst Red Blend
    Tasting Note: 2016 Catalyst Red Blend

    Acclaim

    90 Points , 100 Top Values of 20162013 VintageWine SpectatorHarvey SteimanDecember 31, 2016

    "Broad and spicy, with pepper and licorice accents to the dark berry flavors as they pick up momentum on the finish. Syrah blend."


    89 Points2013 VintageWine EnthusiastNovember 1, 2016
    88 Points2013 VintageWine & SpiritsOctober 1, 2016
    87 points2011 VintageRobert Parker Wine AdvocateJune 1, 2014
    88 Points2011 VintageWine SpectatorHarvey SteimanMay 31, 2014

    Fresh and vibrant, open-textured and appealing, with cherry and herb flavors that persist easily on the deftly balanced finish.


    88 Points2011 VintageWine EnthusiastSean SullivanMarch 1, 2014
    90 Points2011 VintageThe Tasting PanelAnthony Dias Blue December 1, 2013

    "Ripe and fresh with rich plum, blackberry and spice; juicy, dense and balanced with vibrant flavors and a long, tangy finish."


    89 Points2010 VintageInternational Wine ReviewOctober 1, 2013

    This is an inexpensive blend. It reveals cedar, lead pencil, and rich toasted oak on
    the nose. It has nice flavor on the entry, fruit forward without
    a lot of weight on the mid palate but richly flavored
    and a long finish. Great value.


    90 Points 2010 VintageWine SpectatorHarvey SteimanJune 30, 2013
    Gold Medal2010 VintageGreat Northwest Wine CompetitionAndy PerdueMarch 17, 2013
    Double Gold2010 VintageAmerican Fine Wine CompetitionFebruary 1, 2013
    89 Points2010 VintageWine AdvocateJeb DunnuckNovember 30, -0001
    89 Points, Best Buy2013 VintageBeverage Testing Institute November 30, -0001
    Best Buy2013 VintageWine & SpiritsNovember 30, -0001
    Best Buy2016 VintageWine & SpiritsNovember 30, -0001

    tasting notes

    The 2016 Catalyst Red Blend opens with fruit-forward notes of dark berries, strawberries, and Van cherry. Hints of smoke, toasted oak and spices linger on the palate while a fine, integrated tannin rounds out the smooth finish dominated by flavors of dried dark fruits and spice.

    winemaking notes

    • Vintage: 2016
    • Varietal Blend: 32.8% Syrah, 20.4% Grenache, 9.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.4% Merlot, 7.2% Mourvedre, 5.2% Cabernet Franc, 5.1% Petit Verdot, 4.6% Sangiovese, 4.0% Tempranillo, 2.1% Lemberger, 1.3% Xingandel and a touch of Cinsault, Cunoise, and Roussanne
    • Appellation: Columbia Valley
    • Vineyards: Alder Ridge Vineyard, Willow Crest Vineyard, Canyon Vineyard Ranch, Waterbrook Vineyard, Boushey Vineyards, and Gamache Vineyard
    • Alcohol: 14.23%
    • pH: 3.48
    • TA: 6.37 g/L
    • Aging: 12 months
    • Harvest Date: September and October 2016