Charlie “Wine Boss” Hoppes has produced a Malbec that has it all; earthy, fruity, savory, spicy and bright. And it’s grown not far from his flagship Red Mountain tasting room, a product of the Williams family’s Kiona Heart of the Hill Vineyard as well as Scooteney Flats Vineyard and The Canyons Vineyard. Dark cherry, raisin, fig and blackberry lead the theme of … [Read more...] about Fidelitas Wines 2015 Malbec, Red Mountain $45
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Walla Walla Vintners 2016 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $35
The red-roofed barn along Mill Creek Road in Walla Walla made famous by Walla Walla Vintners' former owners Myles Anderson and Gordy Venneri also set the standard for Cabernet Franc in the Pacific Northwest. Their apprentice-turned-winemaker William VonMetzger crafted Walla Walla Vintners' 21st release of Cab Franc into something his erstwhile mentors could be proud of. Fruit … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Vintners 2016 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $35
Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2016 Riesling, Willamette Valley, $18
The 2018 vintage signals Ariel Eberle's 10th anniversary at Yamhill Valley Vineyards, and her recent work has furthered the McMinnville, Ore., winery's reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest's leaders in cool-climate varieties. Estate fruit fuels program at this 35-year-old property, and Eberle changed the style of her Riesling in 2016, moving from the highly acclaimed, … [Read more...] about Yamhill Valley Vineyards 2016 Riesling, Willamette Valley, $18
King Estate Winery 2016 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $29.00
This past summer, the King family promoted head winemaker Brent Stone into the newly created role of chief operating officer at their Eugene-area winery, and his team shows a deft touch with one of the Pacific Northwest's largest bottlings of Pinot Noir. Smoky aromas of cherry and cranberry swirl together with white pepper and rhubarb. The nose is only a preview to the … [Read more...] about King Estate Winery 2016 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $29.00
Drum Roll Wine 2017 Chardonnay Monet, Columbia Valley, $15.99
This young project between Matt Frazier and Dave Hill Jr., consults with one of Woodinville's top winemakers, and their second vintage of Chardonnay backs up the buzz of their debut releases. The blend of fruit from warm Snipes Mountain in the Yakima Valley with the cooler Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley result is a wine with aromatics of lemon zest, a hint of crab apple and … [Read more...] about Drum Roll Wine 2017 Chardonnay Monet, Columbia Valley, $15.99