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VanArnam Vineyards 2019 Tango Blend, Yakima Valley $35

January 4, 2023 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Much of the VanArnam program comes from estate fruit, yet here winemaker Branden Seymour pulls in Tempranillo from Angiolina Farms to include with estate Malbec (46%) and Syrah (27%) for this new label. The 26 months in oak result in the sprinkles of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice that take this wine of cherries, cassis and chocolate to the next level. Enjoy with the … [Read more...] about VanArnam Vineyards 2019 Tango Blend, Yakima Valley $35

Côte Bonneville 2019 DuBrul Vineyard Estate Chardonnay, Yakima Valley $50

January 2, 2023 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

While the Shiels family recently released the 2020 vintage of this program, their bottling from the 2019 can be found on the list at many of the Northwest’s most savvy restaurants. And it ranks among the top Northwest Chardonnays our panel evaluated in 2022. This vintage marked the 10th anniversary of Kerry Shiels being named winemaker for her family’s project, and there’s no … [Read more...] about Côte Bonneville 2019 DuBrul Vineyard Estate Chardonnay, Yakima Valley $50

Barnard Griffin Winery 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25

November 15, 2022 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Next-gen winemaker Megan Hughes spearheads the white wine program at her family’s Barnard Griffin Winery, and her work here with Albariño adds more acclaim for Crawford Vineyard, a relatively cool site along the Roza in the Yakima Valley near Prosser. There’s no oak involved in the winemaking, which keeps the spotlight on the blend of green apple, lime, peach and tropical notes … [Read more...] about Barnard Griffin Winery 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25

Wautoma Springs Wines 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25

November 15, 2022 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

A year ago, Jessica Munnell’s aromatic Sauvignon Blanc emerged as best of class at the Cascadia International. This summer, she turned young plantings of Albariño managed by business partner Tom Merkle into one of our judging’s most distinctive and delicious entries. The fruit source was JMST Vineyard, which is just west of Wautoma Spring’s namesake vines and near historic Cold … [Read more...] about Wautoma Springs Wines 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25

Summer Solstice Dinner at Purple Star Winery

June 8, 2022 by Derek Nelson Leave a Comment

Enjoy summer’s bounty at its peak of freshness, artfully prepared by Endive Eatery and paired with our wines. Purple Star wine club members,, please log in to receive your membership discount. June 18 — 5:30 p.m. Welcome reception, 6 p.m. dinner service begins. … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Dinner at Purple Star Winery

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