The Miller family began growing grapes Washington’s Yakima Valley in 1960 and received vineyard advice from the late Walter Clore, but it wasn’t until Marcus Miller returned home in 2007 before historic Airfield Ranches in Sunnyside began producing wine as Airfield Estates in Prosser. One of the world’s oldest varieties — Muscat Canelli — does well at the Millers’ 950-acre vineyard, so Marcus creates a still Moscato. It’s light in alcohol and takes a dry approach, despite the listed residual sugar of 1.6%. There are aromas and flavors of ambrosia salad, white peach, Bartlett pear, Gala apple and buttered popcorn, all tied together by good acidity that dries out the finish. Look for this in Prosser as well as their second tasting room in Woodinville.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 400 cases
Alcohol: 11.5%
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