Best Buy! As good as winemaker Victor Palencia is with white wines, he might even be better with classic dry rosés. In fact, his pink wines are among the best you’ll find in the Pacific Northwest. The grapes for this superb example come from the cool Ancient Lakes region, and the result is a beautiful wine with aromas of dark cherry, red plum and ripe strawberry, followed by … [Read more...] about Jones of Washington 2015 Rosé of Syrah, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $14
Tsillan Cellars 2013 Estate Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan, $35
Perched above the southern shore of Lake Chelan, Tsillan Cellars is one of the most beautiful destination wineries in the Pacific Northwest - perhaps even on the West Coast. It is the creation of Dr. Robert Jankelson, who envisioned this Tuscan-themed property many years ago. This Syrah from estate grapes is a classic, thanks to aromas of mocha, spice and bacon, followed by … [Read more...] about Tsillan Cellars 2013 Estate Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan, $35
California’s Jackson Family buys Oregon icon WillaKenzie Estate
YAMHILL, Ore. - Jackson Family Wines has acquired WillaKenzie Estate, deepening its investment in Oregon and affirming its commitment to producing high-quality wines from the region. WillaKenzie Estate is an acclaimed Willamette Valley producer of single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The transaction is expected to be finalized Wednesday, and terms of the … [Read more...] about California’s Jackson Family buys Oregon icon WillaKenzie Estate
Wit Cellars 2015 Pinot Gris, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $18
Milbrandt-owned Evergreen Vineyard is a go-to site for crisp whites, and the new Prosser winemaking brand belonging to Flint Nelson and Cat Warwick focuses on this planting near the Gorge Amphitheater for both Riesling and this Pinot Gris. Beautiful aromas of ripe pear, pink grapefruit, kiwi, cardamom and lavender lead to juicy flavors of Asian pear, Granny Smith apple, yellow … [Read more...] about Wit Cellars 2015 Pinot Gris, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $18
Isenhower Cellars 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc, Yakima Valley, $35
The Walla Walla Valley hasn’t offer much in the way of sparking wine producers, yet Brett Isenhower continues to make a splash with his methode Champenoise that’s focused on Roussanne —a grape he's worked with for more than a decade - from Olsen Ranch Vineyard. The nose offers clean lines of Golden Delicious apple, Bosc pear and clove as it follows through with brisk and bright … [Read more...] about Isenhower Cellars 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc, Yakima Valley, $35