Longtime Waterbrook winemaker John Freeman used grapes from Elephant Mountain, Mirage and Canyon Vineyard Ranch for this delicious reserve-level Merlot. As we've come to expect from this longtime Walla Walla Valley winery, it crafts wines that are high in quality and modest in price. This tasty effort opens with aromas of cedar, pink peppercorns, chocolate and black olives, … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2009 Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley, $24
Archives for February 2013
Idaho wine hits the big screen
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Wine Commission has put together a fun and tasty event that brings wine lovers and their favorite movies together at the historic Egyptian Theater. Called "UnWined at the Movies," the inaugural event takes place Wednesday, March 27. Patrons will taste from nine Snake River Valley wineries and enjoy food from 3 Girls Catering. They will then enjoy … [Read more...] about Idaho wine hits the big screen
Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Frederick, Walla Walla Valley, $50
This wine is named after Frederick Corkrum, father to Shari Corkrum Derby, who operates the wheat fields, vineyard and winery for this Ste. Michelle Wine Estates label. It is a red blend heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), as well as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, with opulent influence from French oak, 65% of those barrels being new. It opens with aromas of … [Read more...] about Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Frederick, Walla Walla Valley, $50
Stoller Family Estate 2010 Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, $28
Willamette Valley native Melissa Burr has spent the past decade at Stoller in the Dundee Hills and is making superb wine using estate grapes. And she has crafted a stunning Chardonnay from the cool, challenging 2010 vintage. This wine was fermented and aged in French oak, and that shows, though that aspect hardly takes center stage. Instead, this Chardonnay reveals aromas of … [Read more...] about Stoller Family Estate 2010 Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, $28
26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser
SEATTLE -- Visionary businessman Allen Shoup, wine writer Harvey Steiman and longtime vineyard manager Kent Waliser have been named as the honorees of the 26th annual Auction of Washington Wines. The Aug. 15-17 event has raised more than $30 million during its history, with most of the funds going toward uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. "This year’s … [Read more...] about 26th Auction of Washington Wines to honor Shoup, Steiman, Waliser