Walla Walla vintner Nina Buty continues to gain an audience for her expression of white Bordeaux that 10 years ago may not have been widely appreciated in our corner of the New World. And she doesn’t stray far from the winning formula of Sèmillon (60%) from historic Rosebud Ranch and Boushey Vineyard with Sauvignon Blanc (22%) and Muscadelle off Lonesome Spring Ranch. Why mess … [Read more...] about Buty Winery 2014 Sèmillon-Sauvignon-Muscadelle, Columbia Valley, $25
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Armonéa Winery 2014 Wine Country Farm Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $40
The late Joan Davenport named her Willamette Valley hilltop winery for the Spanish word describing harmony, and winemaker Alberto Alcazar handles these Wine Country Farm wines when he’s not in the cellar at Ken Wright Cellars. Aromas of cherry cola, plum skins, pomegranate, toast and smoky leather lead to Dundee Hills tones of bright red fruit flavors. Strawberry jam, raspberry … [Read more...] about Armonéa Winery 2014 Wine Country Farm Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $40
Roserock Drouhin Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $35
One of the most fascinating Pinot Noirs to emerge from the 2014 vintage in the Willamette Valley also ranks among the largest productions. It’s an exciting launch for this sister project by Domaine Drouhin Oregon, a single-vineyard cuvée from the famed Dundee Hills producer’s recent 279-acre investment in the cooler Eola-Amity Hills. Of the 122 acres established as vineyard … [Read more...] about Roserock Drouhin Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $35
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Talitha Cumi Bloc Sauvignon Blanc, Umpqua Valley, $23
Southern Oregon grower/winemaker Stephen Reustle has received praise for his work with Syrah, Grüner Veltliner and Tempranillo, but he’s also been using fruit from his 1.5 acres of Sauvignon Blanc to earn gold medals in international wine competitions since the 2008 vintage. The nose is very giving as tropical aromas are joined by lime juice, gooseberry, Granny Smith apple … [Read more...] about Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Talitha Cumi Bloc Sauvignon Blanc, Umpqua Valley, $23
Westport Winery Garden Resort 2014 Mermaid Merlot, Yakima Valley, $28
Coastal winemaker Dana Roberts collaborates historic Red Willow Vineyard and Two Blondes - the estate vineyard of acclaimed maritime winemaker Chris Camarda of famed Andrew Will - for this swimmingly easy-drinking Merlot. Bing cherries, cocoa powder, mint and brushy aromas lead to a jammy tasting profile of strawberry and raspberry with chocolaty oak. Plush and sandy tannins … [Read more...] about Westport Winery Garden Resort 2014 Mermaid Merlot, Yakima Valley, $28