One of Walla Walla’s most layered brands is Canoe Ridge Vineyard, which is named after the storied estate vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. Seattle-based Precept Wine now owns the winery and the planting, and winemaker Bill Murray also brought in fruit from two other Precept sites - The Benches and Canyon Vineyard Ranch - for this atypical blend of Syrah (49%), Merlot (38%), … [Read more...] about Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2013 Reserve Cherry Street, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
Chester-Kidder 2012 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $50
The recognized inaugural vintage of Walla Walla’s star-studded Long Shadows Vintners goes down as 2003, but this label actually marks the beginning of the Allen Shoup’s project. The first vintage of Chester-Kidder - named for his grandfather, Charles Chester, and his grandmother, Maggie Kidder - was 2002, and that blend led with Merlot. A decade later, that Bordeaux variety … [Read more...] about Chester-Kidder 2012 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $50
Auction of Washington Wines raises record $3 million
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The 29th annual Auction of Washington Wines was the biggest and best yet as the fundraiser at Chateau Ste. Michelle had raised a record $3 million by the time it wrapped up Saturday evening. The auction supports uncompensated care at Children's Hospital in Seattle, as well as the enology and viticulture program at Washington State University. Live … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines raises record $3 million
SuLei Cellars 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, $18
Walla Walla winemakers Tanya Woodley and Elaine Jomwe continue their synergy with Oasis Vineyard near the Yakima Valey town of Prosser. That explains why for the second straight vintage their presentation with Sauvignon Blanc shows classic aromas of gooseberry and Granny Smith apple with fresh-cut celery, dried pineapple and butterscotch candy. On the palate, it’s clean and … [Read more...] about SuLei Cellars 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, $18
Plain Cellars 2014 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $18
Wenatchee Valley viticulturist/winemaker Garrett Grubbs grew these grapes on his vineyard in Entiat, Wash. His six months of aging on the lees in neutral French oak barrels leads to aromas and flavors of Golden Delicious apple, dried pear, clove and slate. It was fermented to dryness, creating a tart finish of lime peel. These wines are available at the winery in Plain as well … [Read more...] about Plain Cellars 2014 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $18