Wines of the Rhône Valley continue to serve as the inspiration at this young winery in Chelan, Wash., and they focused on nearby Antoine Creek Vineyard as well as Lawrence Vineyard in the Frenchman Hills near Royal City for this blend of Viognier (60%) and Roussanne. It was barrel fermented in new French oak before aging on the lees for eight months in stainless steel tanks, … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery 2013 Reserve Nellie Mae, Columbia Valley, $26
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Cairdeas Winery 2011 Gréine, Columbia Valley, $38
Lake Chelan winemakers Charlie and Lacey Lybecker chose the Gaelic term for solar, and they’ve made this red Rhône blend of Les Collines Syrah (60%), Petite Sirah (38%) from Upland Vineyard and Viognier their flagship wine. Aromas of toasted oak, cherry cola, caramel, nutmeg and pepper led to a big and racy entry of Van cherry, plum and cranberry with a sprinkling of … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery 2011 Gréine, Columbia Valley, $38
Cairdeas Winery MV Tri, Columbia Valley, $32
Charlie and Lacey Lybecke launched their winery in West Seattle, but they chose to set up shop along the north shore Lake Chelan and be closer to their vineyard sources. This blend of Syrah (50%), Dolcetto (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Mourvèdre spans three vintages and features plantings such as Dineen Family Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills along with Doc Stewart and … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery MV Tri, Columbia Valley, $32
Walla Walla Valley puts on show for Hospice du Rhône
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — This spring, the Walla Walla Valley transformed into a Mecca for wine enthusiasts from all points of the globe for Hospice du Rhône — a celebration surrounding the 22 varieties native to the Rhône Valley. Renowned as a stage for winemakers, industry professionals and consumers, the event offered many opportunities to learn about and enjoy Rhône … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Valley puts on show for Hospice du Rhône
Chelan-area winemaker Brock Lindsay dies at age 40 in UTV accident
Brock Lindsay, award-winning winemaker and co-owner of Succession Wines and Alta Cellars in the Lake Chelan community of Manson, Wash., died early Saturday as result of a utility vehicle accident on a windy rural road. He was 40. According to Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison, his deputies and Manson firefighters responded at 1:34 a.m. Saturday to a report of an injury … [Read more...] about Chelan-area winemaker Brock Lindsay dies at age 40 in UTV accident