2013 Obelisco Estate Malbec Obelisco Estate Vineyard Red Mountain
PnP'd. Lighter bodied that when last tasted in 2017 and minus anything that one would call "exotic and seductive" as I did then, the fruit is now a monochromatic but pleasant medium cherry note with just a hint of floral stuff. Blind, hard to guess--my very experienced guests guessed almost everything else first. Not sure if it's tight or just on it's way downhill. EITHER WAY: if you own it, improve your chances by decanting it in advance.
2017 Pollard Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Pollard Yakima Valley
Initially tight, decanted for several hours. If presented this wine blind, one might guess California instead of Washington due to the predominance of black cherry and plum fruit vs. Washington's classic blackberry. Medium-full body and grounded with earth and sweet herbs, it's old school style with only 13.7% alcohol (applause!) and a minimalist 20% new wood. And to top all that off, at around $26 it's the best value cabernet I've seen in this state in a long, long time.
2017 Pollard Vineyards Pollard Vineyard Yakima Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
Initially quite tight. Decanted for 4-5 hours then returned to bottle. Before posting I read, and disagree with insofar as where this wine is now, Jeb Dunnock's review which focused on light red fruits. The red fruit, especially raspberry, is still there but there's complexity from darker fruits like blackberry as well as some chocolate and herbal tones. What I, who has tired of the polished modern wines we see so much of here in WA, especially enjoyed (and on the straight cabernet we tasted side by side with it as well) was the savory, old school character. At around $35, this wine's a ridiculously great value.