Best Buy! Why is it Washington wineries can make such delicious and affordable Pinot Gris? The secret is in the vineyard, where growers can raise a crop that is twice the size of other regions yet maintain high-quality flavors and all-important acidity. You can certainly take advantage of this fact with Waterbrook's yummy and inexpensive Pinot Gris. It opens with aromas of … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $11
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Andrew Will Winery 2010 Champoux Vineyard Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills, $70
Owner/winemaker Chris Camarda uses 100% Champoux Vineyard grapes in this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines for this wine is 34 years, and Camarda has been a partner in Champoux since 1996. This opens with aromas of plum, huckleberry and dark chocolate, followed by flavors of blackberry, oak, clove and a hint of … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Winery 2010 Champoux Vineyard Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills, $70
Sawtooth Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Snake River Valley, $14
Best Buy! Idaho has only recently begun to increase its production of Pinot Gris, which has become so popular in other Northwest regions. And this is a delicious example of why the Snake River Valley could prove to be a strong contender with the bright white grape. This opens with aromas of fruit cocktail, lime zest and lychee, followed by flavors of pear, cherry and pineapple. … [Read more...] about Sawtooth Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Snake River Valley, $14
Andrew Will Winery 2010 Ciel du Cheval, Red Mountain, $57
Ciel du Cheval is run by Jim Holmes, one of the pioneers of Red Mountain who began planting with Kiona's John Williams in 1975. Winemaker Chris Camarda has been using these grapes for decades, and this is his finest wine from the challenging 2010 vintage. It's a rare wine because it contains no Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Mountain's signature grape. Instead, it's a blend of nearly … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Winery 2010 Ciel du Cheval, Red Mountain, $57
Seven of Hearts 2011 Gran Moraine Vineyard Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton, $28
Owner/winemaker Byron Dooley used grapes from Gran Moraine, a vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton that was planted in 2005. Of the 210 acres, 30 are dedicated to Chardonnay. This opens with aromas of pineapple, apricot and applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon. On the palate, it offers flavors of peach, apricot and Golden Delicious apple. Bright acidity on the finish lifts all the … [Read more...] about Seven of Hearts 2011 Gran Moraine Vineyard Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton, $28