A blend discontinued for several vintages, winemaking talent Scott Greer revives this Left Bank-style blend of Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (30%) and Cabernet Franc from 13-year-old vines at Sheridan Vineyard in Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills. He works with a barrel program of 23 months in 50% new French oak to present a food-friendly, Old World … [Read more...] about O•S Winery 2013 R3 Red Wine, Yakima Valley, $40
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Browne Family Vineyards 2013 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $35
One of the Northwest’s most recognizable vineyards - Klipsun on Red Mountain - joined forces with underrated Doval on the Wahluke Slope and rising star Summit View in the Walla Walla Valley for this expression of 100 percent Malbec. Waterbrook winemaker John Freeman then dialed in a program of 36% new French oak spanning 20 months that provides the framework for a decade of … [Read more...] about Browne Family Vineyards 2013 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $35
Cedar River Cellars 2013 It’s a Long Way Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $40
Two Blondes Vineyard in Washington’s Rattlesnake Hills is famous as the estate planting for Andrew Will Winery, and Renton winemaker Micah Nasarow treats this lot quite gently. Only free-run juice went into a pair of once-filled French oak barrels for 20 months, making for a lighter-style Cabernet Franc. Aromas of boysenberry, red currant and strawberry jam are joined by a … [Read more...] about Cedar River Cellars 2013 It’s a Long Way Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $40
Diversion Wine 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $15
Damian Davis, a refugee of Seattle’s high-tech industry, continues to deepen his relationship with the Milbrandt brothers. And Diversion now stands at 80,000 cases, and this Cab from the Columbia Basin, blended by Katy Michaud, is a delicious example of collaboration. Aromas of dark cherry, black currant and chocolate-covered blueberry leave the light toast and black tea notes … [Read more...] about Diversion Wine 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $15
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Limited Release Austral Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $36
It’s already one of Washington state’s most visited tourist destinations, but Chateau Ste. Michelle adds to its allure with this special winery/online exclusive Limited Release tier. Bob Bertheau’s red wine team developed this delicious Southern Rhône-style GSM blend of Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre. It’s a classic and complex wine with dark toasty aromas that offer … [Read more...] about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Limited Release Austral Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $36