In perhaps the most timeless image of McMinnville winemaker Remy Drabkin, she's behind a tasting bar wearing a white tank top and a black hoodie and posing alongside two bottles of her Sangiovese from Kiona Vineyards. That photo is from a few years ago, but her relationship with the Williams family for the famous Italian red grape goes back a decade as she's gradually shifted … [Read more...] about Remy Wines 2019 Kiona Vineyard Sangiovese, Washington, $48
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Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Mistral Grenache, Red Mountain, $33
Snoqualmie Valley winemaker Scott Greenberg provides his supporters with the opportunity to experience one of the grapes that's in high demand. This bright red Rhône variety hates winter and loves the heat, which explains why it has found a home on Red Mountain in the Holmes family's famous vineyard. By the last week of September, these clusters reached 28 Brix, which gave … [Read more...] about Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Mistral Grenache, Red Mountain, $33
Upchurch Vineyard 2016 Counterpart Red Wine, Red Mountain $50
Chris Upchurch calls his Merlot-dominated red blend "Counterpart," blending Merlot (65%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) drawn from his estate Red Mountain vineyard into the 2016 version. Its Merlot backbone shows in its blackberry and blueberry aromas, with just a hint of dark cherry in the background. In the mouth, it leads with those same berries, plus some dark plum, a touch … [Read more...] about Upchurch Vineyard 2016 Counterpart Red Wine, Red Mountain $50
Finn Hill Winery 2014 Le Beau Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $30
Wine Press Northwest's Washington Winery to Watch in 2016 celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and this Cab by Rob Entrekin proved to be one of the most decorated in state during 2018. It began Oct. 18 in the southern reaches of Hedges Family Estate on Red Mountain, then it spent 23 months in new French oak from coopers such as Gamba and Sylvain. There's richness and … [Read more...] about Finn Hill Winery 2014 Le Beau Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $30
Auction of Washington Wines selects 2019 honorary grower, vintner
Historic contributions by the Red Mountain wine industry will be in the spotlight for the second straight year at the Auction of Washington Wines with Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards chosen to serve as the 2019 Honorary Grower. A year ago, Charlie Hoppes of Fidelitas, a neighbor of the Williams family on Red Mountain, was named the auction's Honorary Vintner. This year, … [Read more...] about Auction of Washington Wines selects 2019 honorary grower, vintner