Martin-Scott Winery 2013 Needlerock Vineyard Montepulciano, Columbia Valley, $30

This famed Italian grape named for the southern Tuscan town is slowly gaining an audience with a handful of Washington state winemakers, and Wenatchee Valley vigernon Mike Scott etablished his Montepulciano near his Tempranillo. In many instances throughout Italy, Montepulciano is blended with Sangiovese. Not here. Instead, Scott swirls in Aglianico (15%) to help develop aromas of blueberry taffy, cordial cherry, fig and chalk. It brings the racy acidity one expects from Italian reds along with black currant and dark chocolate flavors. Robust plum skin tannins and a finish of Western serviceberry build texture. The Scotts enjoy it with a wide variety of foods, including poultry, lasagna, couscous with meat, Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine, flatbreads and an assortment of cheeses. And it’s delicious with Tuscan-style Beef Stew.

Rating: Excellent

Production: 57 cases

Alcohol: 14%

Winery website

Subscribe to our Wine of the Week newsletter

Save

Save

Save

Save

2 Comments

1. Elissa Gallagher says:

   February 22, 2017 at 4:14 am

   Yes, I would like to receive your newsletter. The Montepulciano, Columbia Valley sounds fabulous but I would like to hear about some less expensive wines. I have a glass or 2 of RED wine every day. So 30.00 a btle. can get expensive. Carmenere, Shiraz,some Merlots I like. Anxious to hear your comments.
   Thanks Guys

   Reply
   • Eric Degerman says:

     February 22, 2017 at 4:45 am

     Greetings, Elissa.

     Here is the link to be added to our free newsletter.

     https://greatnorthwestwine.com/newsletter/

     And here is the link to the section of our site that lists reviews of wines that retail for $15 or less. We refer to them as Best Buys.

     https://greatnorthwestwine.com/category/winereviews/bestbuy/

     Thank you for reaching out, and please let us know how we are doing.

     Sincerely,
     Eric

     Reply