Greg and Elizabeth Osenbach have been crafting delicious wines for more than 20 years near the town of Langley on Washington's Whidbey Island. In addition to their estate vineyard, they also bring in warm-climate grapes from Crawford Vineyard near the Yakima Valley town of Prosser. This is a classic Washington Cab Franc with aromas of sweet herbs, leaves and red cherry, … [Read more...] about Whidbey Island Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $20
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Westport Winery NV True North, Washington, $26
This destination winery on the Washington coast has a simple philosophy: Give the customer what it wants. In the case of this small producer, that means making more than 30 different wines, many of which sound like crazy concoctions - except they sell like crazy. This wine includes a blend of white Merlot and Gewürztraminer along with huckleberry and blueberry juice. The … [Read more...] about Westport Winery NV True North, Washington, $26
Walla Walla Valley celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa winemakers
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Top winemakers from the Walla Walla and Napa valleys will share the stage June 20-22 for Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine. The two wine regions are coming together to explore the world of Cabernet Sauvignon, not in a "Judgment of Paris" format but rather as a way to show the similarities and differences of their wines. Duane Wollmuth, executive … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon with Napa winemakers
H/H Estates 2009 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Robert Andrews Reserve Mourvedre, Horse Heaven Hills, $38
This Rhône-style red pays tribute to owner Mike Andrews' father, and it includes a bit of Syrah, Grenache and Counoise. It opens with aromas of cedar, raspberry, Bing cherry and dark chocolate, followed by hedonistic flavors of pomegranate, black tea and a big blast of chocolate. Its assertive tannins will be tamed with lamb, venison or tri-tip. Rating: … [Read more...] about H/H Estates 2009 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Robert Andrews Reserve Mourvedre, Horse Heaven Hills, $38
Calliope 2011 Figure 8 White, British Columbia, $17
Calliope began in the late 1990s as the winery for Cherie and Ross Mirko. After they moved to New Zealand to pursue winemaking opportunities there, the brand went silent until a couple of years ago, when Burrowing Owl revived it with this line of delicious and affordable wines. This blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris opens with aromas of herbs, Granny Smith … [Read more...] about Calliope 2011 Figure 8 White, British Columbia, $17