It’s rare to find wines from a Walla Walla Valley producer at this price, yet here is a wide-ranging, youthful and approachable red from Brett Isenhower. And he brought in fruit from such vineyards at Dineen, Olsen Ranch and Upland from the Yakima Valley, Wallula in the Horse Heaven Hills and Walla Walla plantings Les Collines and Seven Hills. Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Petit … [Read more...] about Isenhower Cellars 2015 “i” Holiday Paintbrush Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $20
William Church Winery 2014 PJ’s Vintage Bishop’s Blend Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $25
More wineries in Washington are finding that Syrah is an ideal component for blending, and the Balsleys work with Woodinville winemaker Noah Fox Reed for their flagship red bottling of Bordeaux varieties that include a significant amount of Syrah (19%). Impeccable fruit sources such as Dineen and Les Vins de Marcoux in the Yakima Valley with Northridge Vineyard on the Wahluke … [Read more...] about William Church Winery 2014 PJ’s Vintage Bishop’s Blend Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $25
Walla Walla builds on reputation as wine destination
In the past decade, the Walla Walla Valley has developed into a winemaking and wine-touring destination, thanks to the large number of wineries starting up in the region and the high quality of winemaking that has been taking place since Leonetti Cellar began in 1977. Forty year later, there are nearly 150 wineries in the valley, and more than 2,000 acres of vineyards. The … [Read more...] about Walla Walla builds on reputation as wine destination
Tulalip dinner seminar features Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar
MARYSVILLE, Wash. — Tulalip Resort sommelier Tommy Thompson will play host to second-generation winemaker Chris Figgins on Saturday, Feb. 11 for an evening featuring historic Leonetti Cellar and Figgins Family Wine Estates in the Walla Walla Valley. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in Tulalip Resort Casino’s Chinook Room. Figgins also will be representing his FIGGINS Walla … [Read more...] about Tulalip dinner seminar features Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar
Truth Teller Winery 2014 The Madman Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $40
Chris and his wife Dawn Loeliger have come a long way from their time in the Lone Star state quaffing wine from their camping cups. Much of the portfolio emerging out of their production facility in Woodinville, Wash., is focused on red blends using fruit from top vineyards. Here, they took Syrah (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Cabernet Franc from three distinct growing … [Read more...] about Truth Teller Winery 2014 The Madman Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $40