Owner Mike Andrews loves the Spanish grapes he's growing at his estate Coyote Canyon Vineyard in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and the resulting wine at his winery in the Vintners Village in the Yakima Valley town of Prosser. This superb Rioja-style blend includes Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha (Grenache), and winemaker John Gabriel crafted them into a beautiful wine. It … [Read more...] about H/H Estates 2009 Michael Andrews Reserve Red, Horse Heaven Hills, $35
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Open Road Wine Co. 2011 Viognier, Wahluke Slope, $18
George and Sara Papanikolaou launched their boutique winery in Bothell, Wash., in 2007. This yummy Viognier was fermented half in oak and half in stainless steel. The resulting wine opens with aromas of sweet herbs, orange, and lemon, followed by flavors of butterscotch, orange zest and a hint of grapefruit. Pair with crab, scallops or trout, as well as Moroccan dishes or even … [Read more...] about Open Road Wine Co. 2011 Viognier, Wahluke Slope, $18
Coyote Canyon Winery 2011 Life is Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills, $18
Owner/grower/winemaker Mike Andrews crafted this stunning rosé from Barbera, a high-acid Italian variety he grows at his estate vineyard a few miles north of the Columbia River. This opens with intriguing aromas of sandalwood, spice, strawberry, apple and light berry. On the palate, it reveals flavors of watermelon, blood orange, Lemonhead candy and clove. This is a perfect … [Read more...] about Coyote Canyon Winery 2011 Life is Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills, $18
DiStefano Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $19
Mark Newton launched his Woodinville winery in the 1980s with the intention of focusing on sparkling wine. That has changed through the years, and he now produces superb Bordeaux- and Rhône-style wines. This delicious Sauvignon Blanc opens with pretty aromas of floral notes, lime, pineapple, Golden Delicious apple and lemon. On the palate, it offers tasty flavors of white … [Read more...] about DiStefano Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $19
Anelare 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $39
Winemaker Victor Cruz gained a reputation at his Cañon de Sol for Syrah, and he continues to make superb examples of the succulent red for Anelare. This uses grapes from West Hills and Gamache vineyards, and the greeting begins with aromas of spice, jerky, plum jam, boysenberry and a hint of oak. On the palate, it opens with a rich entry of blackberry and pomegranate backed … [Read more...] about Anelare 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $39