For the second straight year, Richland restaurateur/certified sommelier JD Nolan scored a Platinum via his association with winemaker Ashley Stephens, whose work on behalf of the Mercer family merited three Platinums in 2022. Here’s a remarkable angle taken with Petit Verdot at the forefront (52%), backed by Merlot (47%) and a well-placed drop of Cabernet Sauvignon. The … [Read more...] about Schooler Nolan Winery 2018 Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $25
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In Horse Heaven Hills, Mercer’s Spice Cabinet leads way
In the past decade, the Horse Heaven Hills AVA has emerged as one of the top grape-growing regions in Washington. The Horse Heaven Hills, approved as an American Viticultural Area in 2005, has even emerged from Red Mountain's shadow as a top area for red wine grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Mercers lead way in Horse Heaven Hills Leading the way is the Mercer … [Read more...] about In Horse Heaven Hills, Mercer’s Spice Cabinet leads way
Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills
Here is owner/winemaker Chris Camarda's best wine. Using estate grapes from Champoux Vineyards that average 33 years in age, it is a blend heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), along with Merlot (23%), Cabernet Franc (7%) and Petit Verdot. It offers aromas of dark plums, blueberries, chalkboard dust, cedar, toast and wild roses, followed by flavors of plums, pomegranates, … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills
Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Champoux Vineyard Red
Owner/winemaker Chris Camarda is one of four winery owners (along with Quilceda Creek, Powers and Woodward Canyon) who are partners with Paul Champoux of what is arguably the top vineyard in Washington. Using grapes from vines with an average age of 30 years, Camarda has blended four Bordeaux varieties into this wine: Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Cabernet Franc (39%), Merlot … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Champoux Vineyard Red