Year after year, one of Oregon’s largest productions of Pinot Gris also ranks among the best in the Pacific Northwest - thanks to the long-range devotion of the Campbell family and second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell. Some of their vines stem back to 1985, and the 50 acres established within Mount Richmond Vineyard stand among the largest in the North Willamette Valley. … [Read more...] about Elk Cove Vineyards 2015 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
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Skyfall Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $16
Yakima Valley vintner David Minick rose to fame with his Willow Crest brand in Prosser before heading up the viticulture program for Precept Wine. He shifts some of his focus to this new brand named for Precept's young and expanding Skyfall Vineyard near Red Mountain. It’s a collaboration with Connecticut-based Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, and their youngest Cab is quite … [Read more...] about Skyfall Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $16
Milbrandt Vineyards 2013 The Estates Malbec, Wahluke Slope, $26
The Milbrandts sourced from their Northridge Vineyard (56%) and Clifton Bluff Vineyard for this inky and insistent Malbec under their consistently superb Estates tier. Baker’s chocolate, blueberry and dark mulberry aromas include mint, dried sage and Californian pepper. Inside are huge flavors of blackberry with cherry skins tannins, capped by mint, Earl Grey tea, chocolate and … [Read more...] about Milbrandt Vineyards 2013 The Estates Malbec, Wahluke Slope, $26
Forsyth Brio 2011 Kiona Vineyard Mourvèdre, Red Mountain, $35
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Walla Faces 2013 Janice Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $49
Owner/winemaker Rick Johnson relies on Cabernet Sauvignon harvest Oct. 25 from Faces Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley’s Mill Creek district for this balanced red that includes Merlot (10%) and Petit Verdot (10%). The use of 50% new French oak helps make for lovely cola, Bing cherry and blueberry tones with hints of minerality. Its structure leads with bright cherry … [Read more...] about Walla Faces 2013 Janice Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $49