The Fergestroms named this red for obvious reasons — it is a 50/50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Verhey Vineyard near Union Gap. Crafted by winemaker Johnny Brose, you'll enjoy a concert of ripe blueberries and blackberries together with plum, cocoa and light toast that greet the nose. Those notes are amplified on the palate and play with the fruit attributes … [Read more...] about Fortuity Cellars 2017 The Fifty Fifty, Yakima Valley, $28
Outstanding
Rocky Pond Winery 2019 Double D Vineyard Mourvèdre Rosé, Columbia Valley, $24
Rhône varieties are a particular passion of owner/grower David Dufenhorst at his Double D Vineyard along the Columbia River between Wenatchee and Chelan, and winemkaer Shane Collins turned this into a delicious standout. The wardrobe if quite light, almost Pinot Gris in color, yet the entire package is fruity, scintillating and serious from start to finish. Aromas of dried … [Read more...] about Rocky Pond Winery 2019 Double D Vineyard Mourvèdre Rosé, Columbia Valley, $24
Welcome Road Winery Atelier 2018, Yakima Valley, $30
Leigh McMillan takes a delicious and fascinating angle with this four-barrel blend she names for the French expression for "workshop," but there's a great deal of finesse behind her approach which for the 2018 vintage is Cabernet Franc (72%) and backed by Petit Verdot and Syrah. Fans of this neighborhood winery in West Seattle benefit not only from McMillan's enology education … [Read more...] about Welcome Road Winery Atelier 2018, Yakima Valley, $30
Domaine Serene 2018 Estate Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills $65
Year after year, Michael Fay and his team at Domaine Serene release one of the Northwest's most acclaimed examples of Chardonnay, and the flagship of their seven examples of Oregon Chardonnay does not disappoint. With the focus on Dijon clones, their traditional approach to its barrel program is 13 months in French oak, with about 30% new wood. That begins to explain the nose … [Read more...] about Domaine Serene 2018 Estate Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills $65
Cana’s Feast Winery NV Chinato d’Erbetti Vino Digestivo, American $45
One of the Northwest's sweet spots for Italian varieties is Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Washington's Red Mountain, and winemaker Patrick Taylor in Carlton, Ore., uses Nebbiolo from the Holmes family's famed sites for this beguiling example of vermouth. Longtime Portland chef Lisa Lanxon also is credited with providing input on the recipe that involves four years in barrel and … [Read more...] about Cana’s Feast Winery NV Chinato d’Erbetti Vino Digestivo, American $45