Mt Defiance Wines Brimstone Red 08

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2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Mt Defiance Wines Brimstone Red 07 - Cassis, berries, ripe red plums and pomegranate show brightly in the nose, complemented by moderate smoke and spice from barrel aging along with attractive roasted coffee bean notes. The medium-full body unfolds to expose layers of plum, berry and dark chocolate flavors completed by a long, solid finish kissed with oak. 52% Syrah, 25% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Pinot Noir

Second, value priced label of Phelps Creek Vineyards.

The winery says: At the turn of the 20th Century a professional baseball player traded the diamond for the pulpit. Reverend Billy Sunday captured the nation's attention as he vigorously preached by 'fire and brimstone' the virtues of prohibition and creationism. Following a nation-shaking career, Sunday sought tranquility in Oregon's Hood River Valley -- now the center of the country's most exciting wine growing region.

In his honor we offer divinely inspired blends of the best grapes from the Columbia Gorge area. Blessedly rich fruit balances wicked spice tones. A sip could make one a disciple. Although it promises to evolve in the bottle, rest assured: all our wine is intelligently designed.