Fielding Hills Tribute Red 08

Review:

Fielding's red blend, a bit of everything in the vineyard. Yumm yumm- huge black cherry and toasted coffee bean nose with succulent hints of bittersweet chocolate, black cherry, black cherry and plum. Flavors are simply delicious - sweet lush red and black fruit with just a hint of fresh tobacco, toasted coffee bean, and a hearty dollop of spicy white pepper. - Jean

88% Cabernet Franc, 6% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Ready to drink, this is a blend of grapes from their Riverbend Vineyard. Succulent and easy, its black cherry and sweet vanilla oak flavors are just right for pairing with grilled meat and hearty winter fare. - Jean

34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 22% Syrah, 21% Cabernet Franc from Riverbend Vineyard. 126 cases made.

The most "user-friendly" of the Fielding Hills wines, the Tribute (formerly Riverbend Red) is a winner from first sip. Delicious, huge black cherry and mocha flavors fill your mouth, adding sweet plum, tobacco and anise on the long, slightly chewy finish.

The 2006 Tribute Red is Fielding Hills' Bordeaux style blend. It was formerly known as "Riverbend Red".

2005 Vintage Tasting Notes

2005 Wine Spectator - 90 points - Supple and distinctive for its sharply delineated currant, blackberry, mocha and tangy oregano flavors, integrated smoothly on the polished finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2008 through 2012. 145 cases made. - H.S.

2005 from the winery: "Loads of cherry, boysenberry and black plum are backed by suave sweet tobacco notes. The texture is slightly chewy with a tannic grip. It all plays through nicely on the long, lingering finish.

46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 11% Syrah, & 1% Cabernet Franc

2004 Vintage Tasting Notes

2004 Wine Spectator - 90 points - Polished and juicy in texture, with a distinctive range of coffee, black cherry, dark plum and crème caramel flavors that linger against finely balanced acidity on the round finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014. 142 cases made. - H.S.

93 points, Wine Enthusiast -- Seattle Times: "How to pick one, when all of the new Fielding Hills releases are so beautifully crafted? Try this red blend; it has great color, plush aromas and mouthfeel and sets up in the mouth with intense, varied flavors including blackberry, black cherry, black licorice. The young berry fruit scents are sensational, wrapped tight and the oak is gently applied and lends a pleasing milk-chocolate smoothness to the finish. Acrobatic balance and gorgeous fruit." - P.G.