Co-owner Kim Roberts designs all the labels for this Washington coast winery. They always have a coastal theme and include a lighthouse on the front or back. This wine's label is particularly beautiful because it features a rich summer sunset. In the bottle, this is a raspberry wine laced with chocolate, which is unusual and delicious. The aromas reminded us of a Tootsie Pop … [Read more...] about Westport Winery NV Red Sky at Night, Washington, $30
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Calliope 2011 Viognier, British Columbia, $16
Viognier is a high-pH variety, meaning it has a tendency to have lower acidity, making it a flabbier wine. However, in British Columbia, this can be mitigated by the cooler nighttime temperatures that provide naturally higher acidity. That is certainly the case in this example, which opens with aromas of melon, lemon, almond oil and orange, followed by flavors of Honeycrisp … [Read more...] about Calliope 2011 Viognier, British Columbia, $16
AntoLin Cellars 2009 Merlot, Yakima Valley, $22
This Yakima winery brought in grapes for its Merlot from Konnowac Vineyard, one of the hidden gems of the western Yakima Valley. The resulting wine reveals aromas of Dr Pepper, pomegranate, cigar leaf and spice, followed by flavors of cranberry, Rainier cherry and a bit of raspberry. It's a delicious wine with sturdy tannins and solid acidity. Rating: … [Read more...] about AntoLin Cellars 2009 Merlot, Yakima Valley, $22
Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
EUGENE, Ore. - Pony Express Restaurant Delivery Services wants to better serve customers seeking to pair Oregon wine with the dinners they order from area restaurants, but the Eugene-based courier will need state law revised in order to extend same-day direct-shipment hours to a residence. Erin Gilfillan, 35, who has owned the business for seven years, recently filed a … [Read more...] about Food delivery service wants to change law for Oregon wine
Col Solare 2008 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $75
Winemaker Marcus Notaro sourced nearly a third of the grapes for this ultrapremium red blend from Red Mountain, where Col Solare is the crown jewel amid many beautiful, high-quality wineries. Vineyards contributing from Red Mountain include Klipsun, Kiona and End of the Road Ranch. This blend leads with Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), as well as Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of … [Read more...] about Col Solare 2008 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $75