One of the Northwest’s best spots to grow Bordeaux varieties spans the hills between of the Yakima Valley and the Columbia River, and the Andrews family supplies the fruit for many wineries’ award-winning Malbecs. They keep some of those grapes for themselves and achieve greatness, shown with this wine that opens with a dense notes of Marionberry, black raspberry, blueberry, … [Read more...] about McKinley Springs Winery 2010 Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
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McKinley Springs 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
The Andrews family established their winery in 2000, and their original block of Cabernet Sauvignon — planted back in 1980 — factors into this blend with their younger Block 17. The nose is rich with Chukar Cherry, black currant, poached plum, toast, black pepper and cedar. Its structure carries tones of red cherry and dried cranberry as elegant, fine-grained tannins give this … [Read more...] about McKinley Springs 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
McKinley Springs Winery 2011 Viognier, Horse Heaven Hills, $16
Rob Andrews works with more than 200 blocks in his 2,000-acre vineyard for a variety of customers, but for his own winery, he has winemaker Doug Rowell focuses on two white varieties. His work with Viognier is done all in stainless steel with surlie aging, That accounts for lovely tropical aromas with rose petal, crushed hazelnut and orange Creamsicle notes. The palate brings … [Read more...] about McKinley Springs Winery 2011 Viognier, Horse Heaven Hills, $16
McKinley Springs Winery 2011 Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
Rob Andrews farms one of the state’s largest vineyards at 2,000 acres, and Syrah is one of 10 varieties he grows. The inky fluid is brimming with aromas of ripe plum, Marionberry, cola, sarsaparilla and black licorice. Its entry is rich with dark cherry, plum and Marionberry flavors that are framed by sturdy tannins and pomegranate acidity. They suggest serving this alongside … [Read more...] about McKinley Springs Winery 2011 Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $24