One of Washington state's top brands has released another classic Cab worthy of a spot on anyone's table or cellar — and one that shouldn't be too difficult to find. It starts with Doval Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope and includes Yakima Valley sites Blackrock, Canyon Vineyard Ranch and Elephant Mountain. The nose hints at elegance from the start with cherry jam on toast, … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $24
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Browne Family Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $35
Precept CEO Andrew Browne and Waterbrook winemaker John Freeman invested in fruit from Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills in the Walla Walla Valley — an expense beyond their estate vineyards — for this expressive Cab. And use of a 58% new French oak program brings out aromas of chocolate and vanilla in front of plums and cherry. The palate carries big black fruit flavors of dark … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $35
Airfield Estates 2010 Aviator, Yakima Valley, $35
The patriotic history surrounding the Miller family farm dates to its use as a World War II airbase, created to protect the Hanford Site and its clandestine mission from aerial attack. The Millers focus this blend of five Bordeaux varieties around Cabernet Sauvignon (54%) and Merlot (27%), and it takes off with aromas of raspberry jam, cherry bitters, Milk Duds, cinnamon bark … [Read more...] about Airfield Estates 2010 Aviator, Yakima Valley, $35
Pine & Post Winery 2011 Merlot, Washington, $7
Best Buy! There's not a lot of complexity from this lower-tier Precept label, but the yummy factor is rather high with this release, which includes Charbonneau and Wallula vineyards in its pedigree. Aromas bring hints of red currant, lime, vanilla, rose hips and lilac. The flavor profile is smooth with flavors of blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and chocolate. The amount of … [Read more...] about Pine & Post Winery 2011 Merlot, Washington, $7
Grantwood Winery 2010 Zinfandel, Walla Walla Valley, $19
This young winery just west of downtown Walla Walla is operated by a pair of retirees, and the time they devote to their tiny lots of wine is obvious. The nose rings with freshly cracked black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, raspberry and vanilla extract. On the palate, those notes explode like a water balloon, making this Zin attractive, complex, long and lush. … [Read more...] about Grantwood Winery 2010 Zinfandel, Walla Walla Valley, $19