Hood River Valley native Rich Cushman crafts the wine along Van Horn Drive for the Bickford family, and the fifth-generation orchardists replaced some of their pears with cool-climate varieties in this block in 2007. Among the many gold medals earned at the Cascadia by Cushman was this methode Champenoise from Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, which went onto sweepstakes as the … [Read more...] about Mt. Hood Winery NV Van Horn Estate Vineyard Estate Brut Cuvée, Columbia Gorge, $50
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Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2017 Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Falls $37.99
It's been 20 years since Jim and Leslie D’Andrea acquired this property around the corner from famed Wild Goose Vineyards, and they've grown the vineyard from 3 acres to 35 acres. Harvest for their Right Bank Bordeaux expression began Oct. 16, and the blend by winemaker Benoit Gauthier is Merlot-dominant (73%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) — both of which were first planted in … [Read more...] about Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2017 Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Falls $37.99
Bartholomew Winery 2018 Carménère, Red Mountain $37
Bart Fawbush and his Bartholomew Winery in Kennewick have made their reputation by producing some of the Northwest’s best Carménère, and he continues to explore plantings of the fascinating red Bordeauxvariety throughout Washington. He soon will offer five vineyard-designate examples of Carménère from four American Viticultural Areas. This work from the Williams family's Heart … [Read more...] about Bartholomew Winery 2018 Carménère, Red Mountain $37
Mosquito Fleet Winery 2018 SS Dauntless Meritage • Portside Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $38
Among the programs that are definitely on the rise in Washington state is Dr. Brian Petersen's winery near the gateway to Puget Sound's Hood Canal. Critical to his recent success is the investment in vineyard sourcing, and this Left Bank Bordeaux angle features Cabernet Sauvignon from Double Canyon and Phinny Hill (Horse Heaven Hills), Kiona (Red Mountain) and Pepper Bridge … [Read more...] about Mosquito Fleet Winery 2018 SS Dauntless Meritage • Portside Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $38
Warr-King Wines 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $45
Lisa Warr-King Packer works with four barrels of Cab from two of the state's most decorated growers in Scott Williams at Kiona and Marshall Edwards at Quintessence, and the results are predictably stunning from the Woodinville winemaker. The nose of cherry jam and vanilla include hints of garam masala and dusty herb that lead to a rich entry of Marionberry as cherry skin … [Read more...] about Warr-King Wines 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $45