Fielding Hills Tribute Red 07

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". Black cherry and toasted coffee bean predominate in the 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. Finish is very long, with black cherry, white pepper and spice restating themselves. Tannins are smooth and beautifully integrated, with acidity adding just the right amount of freshness and juiciness.

2005 Vintage Tasting Notes

The 2005 vintage received 90 points from Wine Spectator.

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 vintage 90 Points Wine Spectator; 93 points Wine Enthusiast

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.