vinography.com ranks Donedei 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Merlot at the top of Washington State.

27 May 2009

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vinography.com ranks Donedei 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Merlot at the top of Washington State.

Vineography: A Wine Blog, May 27, 2009

Alder Yarrow, founder and editor of vinography.com, recently posted his reviews of wines tasted at Taste Washington, the most comprehensive tasting event of a single region (Washington State) of its kind. Founded in 2004, “the site is now a respected source for non-mainstream wine writing, and one of the most influential wine blogs on the Internet…we do not and never will accept advertising from wineries, winegrowers, or wine production companies…”

Yarrow states, “It’s quite clear, without a doubt, that for the same quality of wine, Washington State Cabernet, in particular, is about half the price of Napa. Need I say more? In short, those who love a great Cabernet Sauvignon would do well to explore these wines more thoroughly, especially in these economic times.”

Wines are scored on a 10-point scale. Donedei Cabernet Sauvignon (2004) and Merlot (2004) were exceptionally rated, as follows:

Red Wines with a Score Around 9.5: 2004 Donedei Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Wines Scoring Between 9 and 9.5: 2004 Donedei Merlot

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