While the Horse Heaven Hills are famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, the Andrews family, vineyard manager Todd Chapman and winemaker Justin Michaud continue to build upon their reputation with brilliant white varieties. In terms of the Rhône white Roussanne, Coyote Canyon’s might be the brightest in the Pacific Northwest — evidenced by their earning a Platinum for the third straight … [Read more...] about Coyote Canyon Winery 2022 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills $28
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Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Two years ago, Chuck Jackson went Platinum in consecutive vintages for work with Pinot Noir. Here, the product of the Boeing Wine & Beer Club followed up his 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon with a unanimous vote of Platinum for their one-barrel bottling of Martinez Vineyard old-vine Cab from the 2019 vintage. Its profile is complex, layered and fun as strawberry shortcake, cherry … [Read more...] about Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2019 Dion Carlo Carménère, Horse Heaven Hills $43
This red Bordeaux variety that for decades was believed to be “lost” to the world, has found another home aside from Chile in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills. And it makes sense that this family with decades of growing Cab on its estate near Champoux/ Phinny Hill and tending vines at Alder Ridge achieves success with Carménère. The nose curated by Prosser winemaker Andrew … [Read more...] about Martinez & Martinez Winery 2019 Dion Carlo Carménère, Horse Heaven Hills $43
Mercer Wine Estates 2020 Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $19.95
Best Buy! Ste. Michelle alumna Ashley Stephens has worked for the Mercer family for a decade, and this vintage signaled her promotion to winemaker, taking over for Jeremy Santo. All six of the Platinum winners won by the Mercers in 2023 were for red Bordeaux varieties, and here’s another stunning value. The nose opens with intense hints of dark cherry and plum reduction sauce, … [Read more...] about Mercer Wine Estates 2020 Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $19.95
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2019 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Estate Alderdale Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $42
It’s been more than 60 years since the government shuttered the Alderdale post office near the erstwhile railroad station, but this area named for Alder Creek has earned a pin on the Washington wine industry map for grapes grown nearby. Jarrod Boyle pays homage to that history with this Cab that’s modestly priced compared with wines sold by others grown in this region. From his … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2019 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Estate Alderdale Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $42