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2009 BlackSmith Syrah Takes 3rd at 11th Annual Sexy Syrah

This year's judges picks truly reflect "la crème de la crème" for the 11th annual Sexy Syrah at Salty's.

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2010 Blacksmith Chardonnay Outstanding Value, says Washington Wine Report

"An aromatic offering of Chardonnay with toasty spices, almond butter, whiffs of tropical fruit, and tangerine... An outstanding value at $15."

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Blacksmith Syrah Earns Double Gold at Seattle Wine Awards

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BlackSmith Syrah Tops Wild 4 Washington Wine's "Top 10 Under $20" List

"...wonderful example of Washington Syrah."

-William Pollard Jr., Wild 4 Washington Wine

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Full Pull Reviews Latest Blacksmith Release: 2009 Syrah

"...an awfully good representation of pan-Washington Syrah...The silkiness of the mouthfeel is what is especially unexpected at this sub-$20 tariff."

 Paul Zitarelli, FullPullWines.com, March 5, 2012

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Full Pull Reviews Latest BlackSmith Release: 2010 Chardonnay

"...this is right down the middle, with the textural improvements from the oxygenating effects of neutral barrels but without any overt oak flavors. Balanced, vibrant, & lovely, this is a clever bottle of Chardonnay."

Paul Zitarelli, FullPullWines.com, March 5, 2012

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Pacific Northwest Wines reviews 2008 Blacksmith Merlot

"...offers excellent quality and plenty of the character expected from more expensive bottlings... rich with black cherry flavors and smoky cedar on the finish. A good buy for your holiday entertaining."

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Rand Sealey Reviews 2009 Blacksmith Syrah

"The chewy palate is chock full of thick dark fruits that are marked by notes of licorice, chocolate and earthy minerals.."

-Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines

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Rand Sealey Reviews 2010 Blacksmith Chardonnay

"The white fruit flavors are well extracted, with notes of grape skin, stony minerals, mandarin orange rind and butternut. Not overtly tropical, it shows fine fruit acid balance on the back and finish..."

-Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines

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Rand Sealey Reviews BlackSmith 2010 Merlot

"...notes of licorice, chocolate, coffee bean and earth..."

Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines, November 2012

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Rand Sealey Reviews BlackSmith 2010 Syrah

"...The flavors are well focused, with the dark fruits intermixed with licorice, cocoa and earthy minerals..."

Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines, November 2012

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Rand Sealey Reviews BlackSmith 2011 Chardonnay

 "... offers an attractive nose of apple, peach and citrus with scents of apple blossoms and vanilla bean...

Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines, November 2012

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Washington Wine Report Reviews 2008 Blacksmith Merlot

" A moderately aromatic wine with spice, cedar, and red currant. The palate is broad with soft tannins and silky fruit flavors."

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Wild 4 Washington Wine Raves about 2009 BlackSmith Syrah

"Everything good about Washington Syrah can be found in a bottle of 2009 Blacksmith Syrah. Quote me on that."

William Pollard Jr., Wild 4 Washington Wine, February 2012

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Wine Enthusiast Praises 2009 Blacksmith Pinot Noir As Solid Value

"The berry flavors have a creamy wrap, a suggestion of vanilla, a lick of cinnamon. All good." -Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, 2011

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Wine Enthusiast Rates BlackSmith 2011 Chardonnay 90 Points "Editor's Choice"

"...pretty fruit flavors of tangy grapefruit & sweet melon."

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Wine Enthusiast Reviews 2008 Blacksmith Syrah

"...far more depth and subtlety than many wines twice as expensive." -Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, April 2011

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Wine Press Northwest Rates 2009 BlackSmith Syrah a "Best Buy"

"...aromas of blackberries and chocolate, followed by flavors of boysenberries, black pepper and mocha."

 Andy Perdue, Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2012

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