Leslie Preston trained in Napa’s tony Stags Leap District where Cab is king, but the Idaho native continues to devote more of her time and energy to Riesling in multiple forms, including her fun bubbles project that continues to grow. She collaborates with Andrew Davis of Radiant Sparkling Wine Co., in Dundee, Ore., and they capture aromas of nectarine, pear syrup, apple pectin … [Read more...] about Coiled Wines 2015 Sparkling Rizza, Snake River Valley, $28
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Aubichon Cellars 2015 Riverside Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $55
The grower/winemaker tandem of Tom Mortimer and Jim Sanders remain committed to showcasing Riverside Vineyard near the McMinnville American Viticultural Area, and this young release ranks among the best in its portfolio that includes Le Cadeau and Jolete. Those seeking dark purple fruited Pinot Noir from the North Willamette Valley should enjoy markers such as black cherry and … [Read more...] about Aubichon Cellars 2015 Riverside Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $55
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $32
Rather than fruit and barrel influences that jump from the glass, in this case, there’s delicate and gentle nature to the flagship wine from Jim Bernau. Its delightfully fresh and shy nose is nonetheless beautiful because it gently reveals cranberry, a whiff of garden beds after first sprinkle of rain and a hint of bramble. The palate encourages continued sips to peel back the … [Read more...] about Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $32
Westport Winery Garden Resort NV Peaches on the Beaches White Wine Blend, Washington, $27
Among the nearly 40 adult beverages created by the Roberts family near Washington’s Grays Harbor is this peachy Riesling, a blend of Columbia Basin peach juice with Columbia Valley Riesling. Scents of butter toffee, almond nougat and peach doesn’t disappoint. A closing burst of tangelo acidity gives this enough squillo to sing along with the lofty residual sugar of 13%. At the … [Read more...] about Westport Winery Garden Resort NV Peaches on the Beaches White Wine Blend, Washington, $27
Stottle Winery 2014 Lucille Late Harvest Viognier, Yakima Valley, $20
The aromatics of Viognier continue to lure Josh Stottlemyre into creating a dessert wine, and he allowed these clusters to hang at Two Coyote Vineyard until they developed 28 Brix at harvest. Lovely scents that hint at peach blossom and lavender-infused honey lead to flavors of lychee and apricot. Ample acidity to balance the residual sugar of 6%, not an easy accomplishment … [Read more...] about Stottle Winery 2014 Lucille Late Harvest Viognier, Yakima Valley, $20