1998 Hogue Genesis
Pepper Bridge Vineyard Walla Walla Washington Sangiovese
Score: 85.0
"A 'Super Tuscan' blend of Sangiovese with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a leathery, smokey wine with light spice. Dark fruit supports it all. "
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1999 Hogue
Columbia Valley [Washington] Chenin Blanc
Score: 90.0
"A dry Chenin that holds its own against most Chardonnays. Green grass, lime and melon flavors in fine balance, with a crisp, barely spritzy texture. Bright, tart and refreshing. A good aperitif, but it would be good with poultry, veal, pork or fish."
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1997 Hogue Barrel Select
Columbia Valley Washington Merlot
Score: 86.0
"Tight at first, with a little aeration thiswine really opens up, revealing lots of blackcherry on the palate with a touch of oak spice, medium tannin and a long fruity finish."
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1998 Hogue
Columbia Valley [Washington] Chardonnay
Score: 84.0
"Light green apple, dry, clean and refreshing. "
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1999 Hogue
Columbia Valley [Washington] Gewurztraminer
Score: 87.0
"Floral nose, spritzy, pear and grapefruit flavors, barely off-dry with a slightly astringent fruity finish of good length. Excellent pork wine"
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1996 Columbia-Crest Estate Series
Columbia Valley [Washington] Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 88.0
"After tasting a series of heavy Cabernets, this more elegant style hit the spot. Its a medium bodied wine with fresh black currant aromas and flavors, silky smooth texture, light tannin, and subtle oak in the finish. "
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1997 Columbia-Crest
Columbia Valley [Washington] Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 82.0
"Fuller bodied and more one-dimensional than the 'Estate Series,' this is a disappointment. "
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1998 Hogue Barrel Select
Columbia Valley Washington Chardonnay
Score: 90.0
"This is a deceptive wine: its so smooth and elegant that you could be fooled into believing its one-dimensional. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. Under the apple and vanilla are complex mineral and clove notes that give it great length. Fine value. Outstanding quality!"
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1996 Hogue Reserve
Columbia Valley Washington Merlot
Score: 88.0
"Smokey, dense blackberry-cherry fruit and vanilla flavors, lean and herbal on the palate. Good now, this one has great potential for further aging over the next decade."
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1997 Hogue barrel select
Columbia Valley Washington Syrah
Score: 91.0
"Heres a medium-bodied silky wine with layers of plum, vanilla and nutmeg, and a finish that wont quit. Pair with lamb, duck or tomato based sauces."
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Hogue
Washington Semillon
Score: 89.0
"Bright gooseberry and citrus peel wfith a cinnamon edge, lean, tart and an excellent choice with oysters or fish. Great bargain."
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Hogue
Columbia Valley Washington Johannisberg Riesling
Score: 87.0
"Crisp and spritzy apple, off dry, intense, sinfully quaffable-one sip leads to another. Very close to a Rheingau kabinett and a bargain at the price. Great as an aperitif, it would also be excellent with Mexican cuisine or fish."
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Hogue
Columbia Valley Washington Chardonnay Barrel Select
Score: 85.0
"A light, well-balanced, lightly oaked Chardonnay with light butter and vanilla, plus melon flavors. Best with poultry."
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1997 Hogue
Columbia Valley Washington Cabernet-Merlot
Score: 88.0
"Aromatic sage and concentrated black fruit on the nose, juicy black fruit on the mid-palate, moderate tannin, and a long tarry finish."
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1998 Hogue
Columbia Valley Washington Riesling Late Harvest
Score: 89.0
"Full, sweet and lush, this is like a well-rounded dessert-lavender, orange zest and clove. A perfect accompaniment to pound cake."
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