Figgins Figlia 2018
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James Suckling
Blackberries, dark fruit, tar, tobacco leaf and toast on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight and chewy tannins. Structured and flavorful with a deep core of dark fruit and some smoke. Bitter chocolate and black tea on the finish. Long. Petit verdot and merlot. Try from 2023.
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Decanter
A seductive blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot all sourced from the Figgins Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Aged in French oak for 23 months before bottling, this inky coloured wine shows classic green bell pepper tones from the Petit Verdot, alongside pencil lead, blackberry coulis and crème de cassis tones that all meld in the glass. Layers of blueberry pie, blackberry compote, mocha, charcoal and exotic spices come together on the palate. There isn't a wine quite like this in Washington.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Figlia checks in as a mix of Merlot and Petit Verdot that spent 23 months in new and neutral oak. This rich, full-bodied, tannic red from Figgins has terrific purity in its darker fruits, notes of chocolate, leafy herbs, and graphite, a dense mid-palate, and a great finish. It needs to be forgotten for a good 3-5 years, but it’s a beauty in the making.
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Wine Enthusiast
Fruit-forward aromas of plum, cherry, smoke, black licorice, graphite and cedar are followed by tart cranberry fruit flavors and firm tannins. Orange rind and cherry notes persist on the finish. It's all about structure right now. But the fruit underneath that structure is swoonworthy. Best after 2026.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot, the 2018 Figlia displays a deep ruby core with a soft magenta rim. The nose is dense, bold and firm with aromas of crème de cassis, Chambord and blackcurrants, followed by soft elements of river rock, plum compote and dusty purple flowers that sashay out of the glass. Full-bodied, the mouthfeel is still very tight, showing youthful tannins and good bones to last more than a decade. Ending with a persistently long and evolving finish, the Figlia will remain food-friendly until 2032. The wine rested for almost two years in a mix of new and used French oak barrels. Just over 10,000 bottles were filled.
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One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
Responsible for some of Washington’s most highly acclaimed wines, the Walla Walla Valley has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years and is home to both historic wineries and younger, up-and-coming producers.
The Walla Walla Valley, a Native American name meaning “many waters,” is located in southeastern Washington; part of the appellation actually extends into Oregon. Soils here are well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood deposits and fractured basalt.
It is a region perfectly suited to Rhône-inspired Syrahs, distinguished by savory notes of red berry, black olive, smoke and fresh earth. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot create a range of styles from smooth and supple to robust and well-structured. White varieties are rare but some producers blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon, resulting in a rich and round style, and plantings of Viognier, while minimal, are often quite successful.
Of note within Walla Walla, is one new and very peculiar appellation, called the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. This is the only AVA in the U.S. whose boundaries are totally defined by the soil type. Soils here look a bit like those in the acclaimed Rhône region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but are large, ancient, basalt cobblestones. These stones work in the same way as they do in Chateauneuf, absorbing and then radiating the sun's heat up to enhance the ripening of grape clusters. The Rocks District is within the part of Walla Walla that spills over into Oregon and naturally excels in the production of Rhône varieties like Syrah, as well as the Bordeaux varieties.