There’s no such thing as a “Super Rhône” blend, but Bob Harris’ Woodinville brand has developed an incredibly delicious Priorat-inspired blend from Upland Vineyard of Grenache (50%) and Counoise (25%) with a healthy contribution of Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) that broadens out the palate. Wide-ranging fruity aromas of cordial cherry, red currant and cranberry are joined by white … [Read more...] about Robert Ramsay Cellars 2012 La Previa Red Wine, Snipes Mountain, $35
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Isenhower Cellars 2013 Dutchman Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley, $34
Brett Isenhower has been producing a Syrah since 1999, eight years after Bill den Hoed established Dutchman Vineyard on his farm in Grandview. This planting of Syrah, believed to be the second oldest in the state, behind only Red Willow, yielded the fruit for Isenhower on Oct. 21. His choice of 25% whole-cluster fermentation helps create aromas of blackberry, blueberry and … [Read more...] about Isenhower Cellars 2013 Dutchman Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley, $34
Foxy Roxy Winery 2013 Vixen Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $24
StoneRidge Vineyards along Washington’s Royal Slope between the towns of Royal City and Othello is the estate planting of the Davis family, and the latest release of their popular flagship wine is a blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The nose opens leads strawberry jam and cherry red licorice as it picks up a pinch of leaf, elderberry and mince meat spice. On the palate, … [Read more...] about Foxy Roxy Winery 2013 Vixen Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $24
Daven Lore Winery 2013 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $29
Prosser winemaker Gordon Taylor just continues to release one stunning red after another. The latest Syrah which he produced from his winery along the northern flanks of the Horse Heaven Hills, overlooking the Yakima River, opens with Marionberry, black cherry and boysenberry notes that include moist earth, sweet herbs and dusty minerality. Those dark purple fruit tones are … [Read more...] about Daven Lore Winery 2013 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $29
Forsyth Brio 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $50
Longtime Prosser winemaker David Forsyth has his pick of many vineyards throughout Washington, but he's made Kiona Vineyards a focus of his personal program. Opulent aromas of black currant, Chukar Cherry, graphite and Weetabix transition to a bold drink of blackberry and cherry. A pour of dark-roast coffee, sizable Red Mountain tannins and an injection of pomegranate and … [Read more...] about Forsyth Brio 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $50