Owner/winemaker Don Corson blended Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot from this vineyard not far from Red Mountain in the arid Yakima Valley. It is a superb blend that offers aromas of fresh-cut cedar, boysenberry, lavender and black olive. On the palate, it reveals flavors of Bing cherry, black currant, blackberry and dark chocolate. It's a … [Read more...] about Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Meek Family Vineyard Elegance, Yakima Valley, $35
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Andrew Will Winery 2010 Mays’ Discovery Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $45
Owner/winemaker Chris Camarda has mostly moved away from varietal red wines, preferring to craft blends from specific vineyards. This vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills has only Cabernet Sauvignon, and he was unable to resist producing a straight Cab from Discovery Vineyard. Though this still needs some time to resolve itself in the bottle, it already is beginning to show what … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Winery 2010 Mays’ Discovery Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $45
Waterbrook Winery 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Best Buy! Washington Riesling comes in all forms - from spine-tinglingly dry to ultra-sweet. This affordable version from one of Walla Walla's oldest producers has just enough sweetness to lift the bright fruit and round out the acidity. It opens with aromas of pineapple, lemon custard and rosewater, followed by flavors of green apple, Asian pear and a hint of honey. This is a … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Camaraderie Cellars 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Don and Vicki Corson are the folks behind this beautiful winery nestled in the forest of the Olympic Peninsula just a few minutes from downtown Port Angeles, Wash. Don, the winemaker, uses grapes from across the state in the arid Columbia Valley. This superb Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cigar leaf, vanilla extract, pencil shavings, black olive and plum. The rich … [Read more...] about Camaraderie Cellars 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Harbinger Winery 2010 Piper Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22
Owner/winemaker Sara Gagnon uses grapes from the Frenchman Hills for this suave Chardonnay. It opens with aromas of pear, light butter, banana and mango, followed by flavors of apple and Asian pear. It's all backed with velvety texture and bright acidity. Enjoy with Caesar salad or grilled chicken. Rating: Recommended Production: 125 cases Alcohol: 13.4% Website … [Read more...] about Harbinger Winery 2010 Piper Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22