This young winery in the Snoqualmie Valley town of Carnation, Wash., is rebranding in 2024 to Alveare, which is beehive in Latin. Xander Kent is a beekeeper, while his wife, Samantha, is the winemaker. She’s now earned four Platinum Awards, all four with classic efforts with red Bordeaux varieties. This is a Right Bank-styled blend of Merlot (63%), Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), … [Read more...] about Orenda Winery 2019 Balance Red Wine, Columbia Valley $29