Subject: Great reviews on Current Releases Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 09:23:00 -0700 Hello Wine Friends, We have some great press in the June wine publications! Please see the = attached document for the full text. 2000 Merlot, Reserve, Columbia Valley 90 pts Wine & Spirits 90 pts Wine Spectator 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard, Columbia Valley 92 pts Wine Spectator, Spectator Selection, Highly recommended and for those of you wanting to practice your French translation skills, a very nice review in Vino Veritas. Please give us a call at the winery for more information or to place you wine order. Have a glorious summer! Best regards, Vicky Seven Hills 877.777.7870 212 North Third Ave. Walla Walla, Washington 99362 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reviews, May 2003 2000 Syrah, Columbia Valley Cramoisi. Un nez d´intérieur anglais, cuir, tabac et fumée. La bouche très différente s'avère juteuse de fraises et de cassis saupoudrés de trios pincées d´ épices. La structure se développe autour d´un support acide qui apporte fraîcheur et elegance au vin. (English translation) Crimson, an English interior nose, leather, smoke tobacco. The mouth is very different, which is attributed to juicy strawberries, a sprinkle of black currants and three pinches of spices. The structure is developed around acidic support which brings coolness and elegance to the wine. Vino Veritas March 2003 ***** 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard, Columbia Valley 92 Ripe and succulent, with black cherry, currant and sweet spice flavors, hinting at pretty floral notes as the flavors linger attractively. Drink now through 2010. 2000 Merlot, Reserve, Columbia Valley 90 Ripe and generous, nicely balanced to keep everything crisp, offering plenty of plum and currant flavors, which echo nicely on the fine-grained finish. Drink now through 2006. Wine Spectator, June 15, 2003 ***** 2000 Merlot, Reserve, Columbia Valley 90 Firm, tense and grounded. Yet, even so, it's hard not to compare this young wine's aromas and flavors to a dark, chewy, chocolate cake - the burnt edges and cocoa tannins, the dark raspberry filling inside. Let the fruit evolve for a few years, let it eat some of the tannin and it should take on a more complex expression. Wine & Spirits, June 2003