This delicious red blend of Zinfandel and Syrah from Malaga Springs near Wenatchee is a bright wine with aromas of strawberry, Rainier cherry and hints of spice, followed by flavors of raspberry, pomegranate and red currant. It’s all backed by well-integrated tannins and bright acidity. This should pair beautifully with everything grilled ahi steaks to Cornish game hens. This … [Read more...] about Malaga Springs Winery 2014 AlyKat Red, Columbia Valley, $24
Martin-Scott Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $28
East Wenatchee vintner traveled to Shaw Vineyard on Red Mountain and worked with Marshall Edwards for the grapes for this superb Cab. It offers aromas of poached cherry and plum, followed by dark, dense flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry and black currant. All the rich flavors are backed up by firm but pliable tannins that give way to a long finish. This wine also won a … [Read more...] about Martin-Scott Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $28
Chateau Faire Le Pont 2012 Elerding Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $46
Owner/winemaker Doug Brazil has a deft touch with red wines, as he proves year after year with one stellar wine after another. This remarkable Cab uses grapes from the remote Horse Heaven Hills south of the Yakima Valley, and it provides aromas of red currant, spiced cherry and hints of cedar. On the palate, it’s a long, elegant wine with flavors of boysenberry and black … [Read more...] about Chateau Faire Le Pont 2012 Elerding Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $46
Tunnel Hill Winery 2014 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30
Tunnel Hill is a charming family operation on the southern shore of Lake Chelan. A visit to the tasting room includes a beautiful stone building and soothing water feature. This Syrah jumps out of the glass with classic Côte-Rôtie aromas of cured meat and boysenberry. ON the palate, it is a hedonistic red with flavors of blueberry, black tea, black pepper and ripe plum. It’s … [Read more...] about Tunnel Hill Winery 2014 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30
Walla Walla couple flying high with new Aluvé Winery
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - This is a tale of new beginnings and helping hands. It’s a tale of relying on your instincts and trusting those of the people around you. It’s the story of JJ and Kelly Menozzi, and their recently established Aluvé Winery. Up in the sky, whether you’re flying in a fighter plane squadron as JJ did, or jockeying a big mid-air refueling plane, as Kelly did, … [Read more...] about Walla Walla couple flying high with new Aluvé Winery