After five decades of producing grapes for others, historic Sagemoor Farms decided to launch its own label - the Wines of Sagemoor - and general manager Kent Waliser enlisted Walla Walla's John Abbott to craft the red wines. Familiar with the fruit from his days at Abeja, the Devona winemaker worked with a few select rows of Cabernet Sauvignon from Bacchus and Dionysus … [Read more...] about Selections by Sagemoor 2015 Limited Release Stars in a Row Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $65
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Wy’East Vineyards 2018 Estate Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge, $24
The Reeds have been farming in the Hood River Valley since 1993, and second-generation winemaker Peter Cushman continues to showcase the fruit from Blue Chip Farm and Vineyard for the Reed family's Wy'East Vineyards with dazzling results. A discrete deployment of French oak and 12 months in barrel leads to an elegantly structured Chardonnay with fresh aromas of green apple, … [Read more...] about Wy’East Vineyards 2018 Estate Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge, $24
DANCIN Vineyards 2018 En Avant Chardonnay, Rogue Valley, $32
The Marca family's estate on the outskirts of historic Jacksonville, Ore., features a clonal selection of Chardonnay, and second-generation winemaker Chris Jiron has woven them into a beautiful blend of Dijon 76 (75%), Robert Young 17 (13%) and Espiguette 352. Extended aging in a barrel program of French oak (11% new) creates aromas reminiscent of an early autumn day with the … [Read more...] about DANCIN Vineyards 2018 En Avant Chardonnay, Rogue Valley, $32
L’Ecole Nº 41 Winery 2017 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Perigee, Walla Walla Valley, $54
When it comes to the renowned Right Bank Bordeaux-inspired blends at this historic schoolhouse west of Walla Walla, there's no wrong choice between the Apogee from Pepper Bridge Vineyard or Perigee from Seven Hills. For the 2017 vintage, the winning formula came down to Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (21%), Cabernet Franc (11%), Malbec (9%) and Petit Verdot (9%) - and it's … [Read more...] about L’Ecole Nº 41 Winery 2017 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Perigee, Walla Walla Valley, $54
Nine Hats Wines 2017 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $20
Weinbau Vineyard on the sultry Wahluke Slope has no problem ripening Merlot, which drives this blend backed by Cabernet Sauvignon (28%) from The Benches in the Horse Heaven Hills and contributions of Malbec (18%) and Syrah (4%). Its plump nose is one of blueberry preserves and dried cherry with lime and Horse Heaven Hills minerality. The structure is approachable and rich, … [Read more...] about Nine Hats Wines 2017 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $20