Mark Lathrop’s talent with Tempranillo has led to his second Platinum in three years with this Spanish red variety that’s rapidly earned a following throughout the Northwest. Early on, there’s notes of Bloody Chocolate Cup — a treat made of dark chocolate, cherries and raspberries — with secondary sensations of cured meat and smoky tapenade. Length in the finish is reminiscent … [Read more...] about Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Red Heaven Vineyard Tempranillo, Red Mountain $35
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Hedges family to receive Healthy Land, Healthy Communities award from Auction of Washington Wines
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — The Auction of Washington Wines, one of the top five charitable wine auctions in the U.S., has named Hedges Family Estate on Red Mountain as the recipient of its 2023 Healthy Land, Healthy Communities Award. This year marks the 36th annual Auction of Washington Wines, and the presentation to the Hedges family will be featured as part of the second annual … [Read more...] about Hedges family to receive Healthy Land, Healthy Communities award from Auction of Washington Wines
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Petit Verdot, Red Mountain $33
Red Mountain-focused Mark Lathrop achieved Platinum twice in 2022 with Bordeaux varieties that he didn’t enter into our 2021 judging, an achievement that shows a knack for working beyond Cabernet Sauvignon. Tones of blackberry jam, cocoa butter, spice box and cigar leaf funnel into a finish of cassis and cherry cordial for a rich reward. Older entries of Petit Verdot pulled … [Read more...] about Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Petit Verdot, Red Mountain $33
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $40
For the second straight year, Mark Lathrop transformed Cab off Scooteney Flats into a Double Platinum. Aromas of black fruit, anise, dusty sage and crushed brick swirl into a mouth-filling drink of boysenberry and Bing cherry that includes fresh cedar, baking spice and eucalyptus. Black currant skins, moist earth and caramel combine for a lengthy finish. Qualifying awards: … [Read more...] about Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $40
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Heritage Reserve Red Wine, Red Mountain $45
Coeur d’Alene business executive Mark Lathrop and his #RedMtn campaign continue to make his club members happy and validate our selection of Liberty Lake Wine Cellars as the 2022 Washington Winery to Watch. Within two years, this self-taught winemaker amassed 11 Platinums, and this is the second straight time he’s gone Platinum with his blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. … [Read more...] about Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2019 Heritage Reserve Red Wine, Red Mountain $45