2014-2017 Baer "Ursa" Columbia Valley Bordeaux Blend Vertical

“This wine is equally split between Merlot and Cabernet Franc (38% each), with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) and Malbec. The aromas are brooding, with notes of barrel spice, coffee, blackberry, green pepper and dried herb. The flavors are bright and fresh, light on their feet, showing a fine sense of elegance and detail. (SS)” (09/2017)

“Trim and well-focused, with black cherry, stony mineral and spice notes framed by firm tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. (TF)” (08/2017)

“This is all about structure, with a vibrant core of balanced tannins and acidity that highlights refined red currant, stony mineral and cigar box accents. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. (TF)” (05/2019)

“Some very ripe aromas and flavors in the blueberry and dark-plum zone. Fine tannins that take a nicely crafted shape. Good balance here. A blend of 38% merlot, 38% cabernet franc, 22% cabernet sauvignon and 2% malbec. Drink or hold.” (03/2018)

“The 2015 Ursa is an even split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec. It has more purity and balanced than the Merlot Star release and offers up plenty of currants, black cherries, leafy herbs, and underbrush, with subtle background oak. It's nicely textured, medium-bodied, and balanced. It will keep for a decade.” (04/2019)

“Precise and polished, with tiers of red currant, mint and cedar flavors that build richness and structure toward refined tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. (TF)” (09/2020)

“An attractive array of ripe dark berries on offer here; this has an attractive, blue-floral edge, ahead of ripe red and dark berries. The palate has a smooth, fine bed of tannins that are quite ripe and a sleek array of blue-fruit flavors that hold nicely on the finish. A blend of 38 per cent merlot, 38 per cent cabernet franc, 22 per cent cabernet sauvignon and two per cent malbec. Drink in the next six years.” (04/2019)

“Ripe red and black fruit, sweet tobacco and crushed sage on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Dark-fruited palate with good balance and length. 46% merlot, 42% cabernet franc, 8% cabernet sauvignon and 4% petit verdot. Drink now.” (03/2022)

“Moderately saturated dark red. Aromas of currant, plum, raspberry, mocha and milk chocolate, complicated by notes of dried flowers and bay leaf. Silky-smooth on entry, then sweet and refined in the middle palate, with raspberry, plum, spice and chocolate flavors spreading out to saturate the mouth without any heaviness. An elegant style, not a blockbuster. Finishes with broad, ripe, building tannins and subtle lingering fruits, spices, tobacco and flowers. A nicely perfumed blend without any hard edges. (ST)” (12/2020)