Auclair 2011 Artz Vineyard Left Blend Red (Red Mountain)

Country: US / Artz Vineyard Left Blend
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Auclair / Red Mountain

This companion to the winery’s “Right Blend” is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest an even mix of Merlot and Cab Franc. It’s still a little stiff, lightly leathery, and shows a streak of green in the finish. But inside is some good Red Mountain material. A good decanting helps to open it up.