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Oct 2006 issue of the Wine Enthusiast includes some terrific Novelty
Hill scores:
92 pts. 2003 NH Syrah,
Col Valley
Ripe black fruit and spicy, smoky scents pull you into
this smooth and lush gem of a Syrah. Dense and fruit-driven, it's
a showcase of the super ripe 2003 vintage, which blessed Washington's
Syrah with unprecedented power. Editor's Choice
90 pts. 2004 NH Stillwater
Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, authoritative melon and mineral, lined with lime and citrus
and pineapple. A lovely wine, concentrated and rich.
91 pts. 2003 NH Stillwater
Creek Vineyard Merlot
Rich, powerful and sappy, with a tarry core packed with
fruit. Young, concentrated and spicy with whiffs of anise and plum.
89 pts. 2003 NH Merlot,
Col Valley
Good, solidly made blend with enough Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc
to add coffee aromas and firm up the tannins. It falls away in the
finish, getting light and a bit leafy, with echoes of green tea.
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