The 2004 Red Wine is made up of equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot aged in 60% new oak for 28-32 months. It offers up an enticing nose of spice box, tobacco, cassis, and black cherry. Made in an elegant style with soft tannins, this flavorful, Bordeaux-like effort will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well from 2011 to 2019. Corliss Estates’ first vintage was 2003. These 2004s are the current releases because of the winery’s policy of giving the wines extra time in bottle and barrel. The winery operates out of a splendid renovation in the center of the city of Walla Walla, just another example of how the wine industry has revitalized a once-dying town. It is a recommended stop for wine tourists. Tel. (509) 526-4400; www.corlissestates.com

Soft on entry, this five-grape Bordeaux blend wraps sweet baking spices, toasted coconut, and hints of custard around strawberry preserves and cherry fruit. It has plenty of supporting acid, and though it’s been given extra bottle age prior to being released, it is still quite youthful and tightly wound. ——P.G.(12/1/2009)—— 90