Sheridan Vineyard Mystique, Yakima Valley, USA

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A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Mystique offers a broad and open-knit nose with expressive, dark juicy fruit essences. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers a balanced expression with approachable, ripe and succulent red plum notions with elements of cinnamon-spiced cherries and dusty flowers. The wine concludes with a delightfully lingering finish. 42,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for a year and a half in 25% new French oak

Dark ruby with a soft purple edge, the 2018 Mystique is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine shows delicate red and black juicy fruits, a subtle floral tone, hints of dried herbs and soft mineral tension. Medium to full-bodied, flavors of red cherry, black raspberry, blackberry jus, savory herbs (sage and thyme) and sweet oak spices of cinnamon and vanilla linger across the mid-palate. Showing a balanced structure with finesse and precision, the wine persists with a plummy nature and fine herbal essence on the succulent finish. Well done.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Mystique begins with an open, accessible and rich nose with focused aromas of cherry skin and black plum essence that waft with bright floral and subtle spice tones. Medium-bodied, the palate turns slightly tart and rigid as velvety tannins sweep over the mouth, making this food-friendly. It ends with a deep, lingering berry-laced finish. 3,500 cases made. It's a steal at this price.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Mystique exhibits aromas of rich red-black fruits, cigar tobacco and subtle saddle leather. On the palate, it's rich, full-bodied and chewy, concluding with a moderately drying finish but showing more fruit and energy than its 2015 cousins that preceded it in the tasting. It's a hearty, rustic and keenly priced red to enjoy over the next handful of years.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Mystique is killer wine! Its deep ruby/purplish color is followed by notes of blackcurrants, white chocolate, wood smoke and tobacco. Deep, plush and opulent on the palate, with silky texture, drink this hedonistic, yet perfectly balanced beauty over the coming decade or so.