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Rated: 90 pts - The Wine Advocate
Rated: 89 pts - Wine Spectator

Wine Color: Red
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Blend
Style: Still
Size: 750ml
Origin: North America > United States > California > North Coast > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley

Food Pairing: Beef, BBQ
Taste: Aromatic, Deep

The Wine Advocate 90 pts - Robert Parker
The 2005 West Face (in this case 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Syrah) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color and a peppery nose with hints of black currants, loamy soil notes, and some black currant and herb. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, with sweet tannin and a nice, savory mouthfeel. This is a structured wine that should drink nicely for 10-12+ years if not longer.

Wine Spectator 89 pts - James Laube
Weaves together a complex band of spicy currant, cedary oak, pepper, anise, sage and mineral notes. Well-proportioned, elegant and stylish, firming up nicely on the finish, where the tannins have a nice grip. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2009 through 2014.

Description:
Deep purple in color with a flamboyant bouquet, West Face is a brilliant expression of mountain-grown fruit from specific vineyard sites. West Face will contiune to display consistent characteristics year after year.

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