Best Buy! The winery formerly known as Staton Hills at one time was the first producer one would encounter when entering the Yakima Valley from the west. It's now owned by Precept Wine in Seattle and is a value brand. It opens with aromas of lavender, lilac, roasted plum and cassis candy. On the palate, it shows off flavors of plum, blackberry and black raspberry. It is a rich, … [Read more...] about Sagelands Vineyard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $10
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Sawtooth Estate Winery 2011 Syrah, Snake River Valley, $14
Best Buy! One of Idaho's oldest and largest producers continues to produce some of the Gem State's finest reds. Napa Valley transplate Bill Murray has crafted a superb Syrah, showing once again the promise of Rhône Valley varieties in the Snake River Valley's high-elevation vineyards. This opens with aromas of black currant candy, white pepper, plum sauce and oak, followed by … [Read more...] about Sawtooth Estate Winery 2011 Syrah, Snake River Valley, $14
Tildio Winery 2009 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $27
Katy Perry, a former Ste. Michelle winemaker, now owns this small-production winery on the north shore of Lake Chelan near the town of Manson, Wash. The grapes for this Merlot come from the arid Wahluke Slope. It opens with aromas of cedar, spice, mint and black cherry, followed by flavors of plum and blackberry. Enjoy this with grilled steaks topped with caramelized … [Read more...] about Tildio Winery 2009 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $27
Wineries set to pop cork on Oregon Wine Month
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Wine Month kicks off Wednesday, a month-long marketing campaign for the state’s $3 billion industry. Wine promotions, tastings and other activities are scheduled for wineries and wine retailers around the Beaver State. The celebration concludes with the annual Memorial Day Weekend Open House, which is when most of the state’s wineries are open for … [Read more...] about Wineries set to pop cork on Oregon Wine Month
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
This Walla Walla, Wash., winery is coming up on its 20th anniversary, and it is in its third ownership change - and for the first time is owned by a Washington-based company. Precept Wine in Seattle rescued Canoe Ridge (and its Horse Heaven Hills vines) from an international conglomerate that was not treating it well. You would do well to enjoy this delicious Cab. It opens with … [Read more...] about Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $24