{"product_id":"2022-dossier-red-blend-columbia-valley-usa","title":"2022 Dossier Red Blend, Columbia Valley, USA","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eSome red blends are made to disappear into the background.\u003cbr data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eOthers bring just enough presence to make dinner feel a little more put together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e2022 Dossier Red Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that lands with dark fruit, floral lift, a little wild sage, and the kind of supple texture that makes it feel polished from the first pour. It has richness, but it doesn’t feel heavy. Structure, but not stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThis is Columbia Valley red blend in a very appealing register: Cabernet-led, plush through the middle, and shaped by enough freshness and spice to keep it lively. The blend includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003ecassis, black cherry, violets, and wild sage\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eThink a steak on the grill, a skillet of mushrooms, or a dinner that wants something generous but still composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eWhat makes this bottle work is the balance between fruit and structure. Review notes describe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003erich cassis, dark plum, wet slate, cedar, blackberry, anise, thyme, and lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003esturdy tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e holding it together. Other recent notes call it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003esoft and supple\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003espiced red plum, black cherry, cacao nib, baking spice, and juicy acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. That gives it a nice tension: plush enough to enjoy now, serious enough to feel like a real bottle of red. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eCassis, black cherry, dark plum, violet, lavender, cedar, and wild sage. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eRipe blackberry, black cherry, red plum, anise, thyme, and a touch of cacao and baking spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eMedium-full to full-bodied with a soft, supple core and sturdy, drying tannins underneath. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eJuicy, savory, and polished, with lingering dark fruit, herbs, and spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eCabernet-Led, But Not Hard-Edged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eThis wine has the cassis, structure, and depth you want from a Cabernet-driven blend, but the Merlot and Malbec help round it out. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003ePlush With Real Definition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eThere’s fruit here, but also cedar, wet slate, herbs, and spice — enough non-fruit detail to make the wine feel complete. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eA Crowd-Pleaser With Backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eBoth \u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eapproachable\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eserious\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exactly why it works so well in the real world: easy enough to open now, structured enough to feel like a dinner bottle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e• Burgers with aged cheddar\u003cbr data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003e• Grilled steak\u003cbr data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e• Mushroom pasta\u003cbr data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003e• Short ribs\u003cbr data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e• Aged gouda or cheddar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003eThose pairings are my recommendation based on the wine’s dark fruit, savory herb notes, oak spice, and firm but polished structure. The wine’s Cabernet-led blend and tannin profile make it especially comfortable with richer, roasted, or grilled foods. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eProducer: Dossier Wine Collective\u003cbr data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eRegion: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Malbec · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3746\"\u003eBody: Medium-Full to Full\u003cbr data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eStructure: Supple texture · sturdy tannins · juicy acidity \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eCassis · Black Cherry · Dark Plum · Violet · Wild Sage · Cedar · Baking Spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3907\"\u003eNow–2032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093026656444,"sku":"210","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2022DossierRedBlend_ColumbiaValley_USA.png?v=1774212804","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2022-dossier-red-blend-columbia-valley-usa","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}