lewis-clark valley

The federal government established the Lewis-Clark Valley in 2016, making it a bi-state American Viticultural Area, and Mark Wysling of Parejas Cellars worked both sides of the Snake River for this straightforward blend. His Merlot (70%) came from Arnett Vineyard in Clarkston, Wash., while the Cabernet Sauvignon was off Sweetwater Vineyard east of Lewiston, Idaho. It’s a bold … [Read more...] about Parejas Cellars 2019 Appaloosa Red, Lewis-Clark Valley $37

Along the upper reaches of the Lewis-Clark Valley near Tammany Creek, grower/winemaker Paul Sullivan has found a sweet spot for Sèmillon and used the white Bordeaux to attain his first Platinum. The golden color brings with it a lightly floral nose with apple blossom, fresh peach and springtime lemongrass. The pour is one of pineapple, sweet peach tea and Pink Lady apple, … [Read more...] about Two Bad Labs Vineyard 2021 Sèmillon, Lewis-Clark Valley $25

Two years ago, Karl and Coco Umiker’s homage to Louis Delsol, the Frenchman who established the Lewis-Clark Valley’s first vineyard in 1872, won a Platinum. At our 2022 judging, both her 2020 and 2018 vintages of this Heritage Series Cab went Platinum, which means four of her past five releases of Delsol have earned a Platinum. This latest release is highly aromatic as anise, … [Read more...] about Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2020 Heritage Series Louis Delsol Cabernet Sauvignon, Lewis-Clark Valley $36