2. L’Ecole No. 41 2013 Semillon, Columbia Valley, $15
L’Ecole owner Marty Clubb has carried the flag for Semillon for decades, crafting greatness from this noble Bordeaux variety grown in the arid Columbia Valley. Classic aromas of dried pineapple and fresh fig meld with hints of caramel and ghee. On the palate, it reveals flavors of rich tropical fruit. Tired of Chardonnay? Give Semillon a try. This won a gold medal at the Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition.
Production: 4,800 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
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