As Sawtooth enters its second quarter century in business, it continues to be one of the guiding wineries in Idaho's burgeoning wine industry. Winemaker Bill Murray started his career in the Napa Valley and now is crafting some of the finest wines in the Snake River Valley. He used estate grapes to craft this superb Merlot. It opens with aromas of crushed almond, milk … [Read more...] about Sawtooth Estate Winery 2009 Reserve Merlot, Snake River Valley, $20
Archives for April 2013
Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars hires marketing director
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Katie Sadler, former communications manager at the Washington State Wine Commission, has been hired as marketing director of Tamarack Cellars in Walla Walla. Sadler will oversee public relations, marketing, events and the wine club for owner/founding winemaker Ron Coleman, who launched Tamarack Cellars in 1998. "We are very excited to have Katie on … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s Tamarack Cellars hires marketing director
Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2008 Jordan Pinot Noir, McMinnville, $40
The vines for this delicious Pinot Noir were planted in 1989. Youngberg Hill's Jordan Block is a 4-acre area on a steep slope that is planted to Pommard and Wadenswil clones of Pinot Noir, making this a more classic version of Oregon Pinot Noir. It opens with aromas of boysenberry, dried cherry and lavender, followed by an elegant entry of vanilla, spice, blueberry and … [Read more...] about Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2008 Jordan Pinot Noir, McMinnville, $40
Wild Goose Vineyards gushes over young British Columbia vineyard
OLIVER, British Columbia - The building blocks for British Columbia's Wild Goose Vineyards took root in Okanagan Falls starting in 1983. That 10-acre Stoney Slope Vineyard serves as the backdrop to the new and modern tasting room that sits atop the winery that founding winemaker Adolf Kruger built adjacent to the family home. It's also the backbone for some of North … [Read more...] about Wild Goose Vineyards gushes over young British Columbia vineyard
Northwest Cellars 2011 Sonatina, Columbia Valley, $18
Bob Delf offers the best of all worlds at his business in Kirkland, Wash. His award-winning wines made by Robert Smasne are available under the Northwest Cellars label or can be custom labeled for a special event. The grapes for this white blend of Roussanne and Viognier come from Lawrence and Upland vineyards, and it is delicious. It opens with aromas of tropical fruit, lemon … [Read more...] about Northwest Cellars 2011 Sonatina, Columbia Valley, $18