Attorney/winegrower Paul Beveridge incorporates four Portuguese varieties he tends across his certified Biodynamic site in the Naches Heights for this Port-style dessert wine. The blend of Tinta Roriz aka Tempranillo (41%) Touriga Naçional (35%), Tinta Caõ (12%) and Souzão came together for a dark and sweet expression loaded with cherries and blackberries, backed by hints of … [Read more...] about Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery 2019 Estate Biodynamic Red Dessert Wine, Naches Heights $25
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Revelation by Goose Ridge 2022 Rosé, Goose Gap, $18
Best Buy! Andrew Wilson’s winemaking team includes Maurine Johnson, and because she spearheads the larger programs at Goose Ridge it’s no surprise that this pinkish salmon rosé drinks so nicely, and at such a price point. The influence of Rhône varieties is obvious — Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache — and the two months of lees aging prior to bottling creates a sense of style. … [Read more...] about Revelation by Goose Ridge 2022 Rosé, Goose Gap, $18
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Touriga Naçional Reserve Red Wine, Red Mountain $55
Historically, this prized grape native to Portugal’s Douro Valley is most often seen in North America bottled as a key component in fortified dessert wine. However, many of the qualities that make it a cherished blender for those after-dinner sippers emerge as a standalone single variety red table wine, particularly at a Red Mountain site such as Red Heaven Vineyard and under … [Read more...] about Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Touriga Naçional Reserve Red Wine, Red Mountain $55
Browne Family Vineyards 2022 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $25
Precept CEO Andrew Browne honors his late grandfather, William, with this tier produced by longtime Waterbrook winemaker John Freeman in Walla Walla. The fruit came from the picturesque Wallula site, and the 16 weeks in neutral oak adds a touch of elegance to the structure and does so without distraction. While there’s no direct reference on the label, in promotional materials, … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards 2022 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $25
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2018 Limited Release Yakima Valley Red Blend, Yakima Valley, $55
The cadre of winemakers at Château Ste. Michelle are given smaller projects under the brand’s Limited Release program, which Vintage Reserve Club members receive access to and discounts on. The scope of this Rhône-only blend by Lacey Steffey takes in several of the Yakima Valley’s top family-owned vineyards — Den Hoed, Dineen, Olsen Brothers and historic Upland. The influence … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2018 Limited Release Yakima Valley Red Blend, Yakima Valley, $55