Javier Alfonso developed this sister brand of Pomum Cellars in order to highlight wines made with grapes native to the Iberian Peninsula and his roots of Spain’s Ribera del Duero. In this case, he uses the region’s reference to Mourvèdre, and his fruit sources feature two of the state’s top vineyard managers — Todd Newhouse at Upland and Patrick Rawn at Marcela. The nose opens … [Read more...] about Idilico 2013 Monastrell, Yakima Valley, $20
Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $55
This spring, Wine Press Northwest magazine named Knudsen Vineyards its Oregon Winery to Watch, and Cal Knudsen’s kids continue their award-winning collaboration with Argyle winemaker Nate Klostermann. (Earlier this year, the Knudsen 2014 Chardonnay earned our top rating.) This latest example of Pinot Noir off the iconic 228-acre Dundee Hills estate is a cross-section of four … [Read more...] about Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $55
Wit Cellars 2014 Riesling, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $18
The veteran winemaking duo of Flint Nelson and Cat Warwick pull from one of Washington state’s premier plantings of Riesling — Evergreen Vineyard — for this stunningly fascinating bottling under their new brand. Crisp and complex aromas of pear, lemon and gooseberry pick up hints of ginger and alfalfa. Inside, the flavors are elegant and reminiscent of Ginger Gold apple and an … [Read more...] about Wit Cellars 2014 Riesling, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $18
Plain Cellars 2013 Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $28
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs has been instrumental in putting this Leavenworth winery on the map, thanks to his deft touch with seemingly every red variety. This elegant and classic Cabernet Franc is loaded with aromas and flavors, starting with notes of toast, mocha, wheat Chex and cherry. On the palate, flavors of pomegranate, cranberry and cherry cola meld with notes of coffee … [Read more...] about Plain Cellars 2013 Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $28
Walla Walla’s SuLei Cellars looks to expand
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - SuLei Cellars is the brainchild of Elaine Jomwe and Tanya Woodley. They’ve known each other for half their lives, been together for 16 years, have been married for nearly three years, and are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their first harvest. Theirs is a story of hard work, dedication, methodical planning, good luck, and a passion for wine. The … [Read more...] about Walla Walla’s SuLei Cellars looks to expand