Washington

Country: US / Lewis Estate Vineyard Variety: Riesling Washington Winery: Dunham / Columbia Valley (WA) The aromas bring generous notes of botrytis, chamomile, flowers, peach, ale and green apple. It drinks off dry, with well-balanced stone fruit and floral flavors that linger.

Country: US / The Hidden Northridge Vineyard Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: K Vintners / Wahluke Slope This Syrah appeals to all the senses, leading with blackberry, bramble, kirsch, mineral and crushed flower aromas. The palate is rich and dense, holding nothing back with its opulent black fruit flavors. A hedonistic expression of the variety.

Country: US / XY Reserve Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Stevens / Yakima Valley Top lots from Sheridan, Dineen and Meek vineyard grapes go into this reserve. This is always the most thick and dense of the Stevens wines, and the tannins, though very well managed, are chewy and substantial. They dominate this young wine, […]

Country: US / Estate Riverbend Vineyard Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Fielding Hills / Wahluke Slope The aromas bring notes of baking spice, vanilla, cassis, coconut and dark fruit, along with a penetrating anise note. The black-fruit flavors are rich and luscious, displaying a sense of hedonism that shows equal parts fruit and barrel.

Country: US / Artist Series Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle / Columbia Valley (WA) Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 73% of this wine, along with 20% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. Tightly wound aromas of wood spice, vanilla, black fruit, plum and coffee bean give way to full-bodied, palate-coating and […]

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Lawrelin / Columbia Valley (WA) A full 13-years-old, the aromas are all tertiary, bringing notes of mushroom, leather and dried cherry. The cranberry and cherry flavors are still holding on the palate, showing a delightful sense of balance. It’s in a sweet spot. Drink now.

Country: US / Alatus Variety: Red Blend Washington Winery: Kontos / Walla Walla Valley (WA) This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Merlot (28%), Syrah (9%) and Malbec. Aromas of macerated cherries, baking spice and cranberry are followed by sweet fruit flavors. It brings a slight sense of astringency but otherwise delivers the […]

Country: US / Stoney Vine Vineyard Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Ardor / Walla Walla Valley (WA) Fermented 40% whole cluster and aged in four-year-old 500L puncheons, bright aromas of fresh asparagus, herb, flower, ember and earth are followed by a blend of fruit and savory flavors. It provides an appealing texture that keeps the interest […]

Country: US / The V Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Adams Bench / Columbia Valley (WA) Aged in 100% new French oak, aromas of roasted coffee bean, herb, char and dark fruit give way to lightly grainy dark-fruit flavors. The wood seems a bit primary at present but it still brings a lot of appeal. […]

Country: US / Variety: Grenache-Carignan Washington Winery: Syncline / Horse Heaven Hills This wine—the only of its kind in the state—is a blend of 70% Carignan and 30% Grenache. It brings appealing, quite pure aromas of herbs, bramble and red fruit. The flavors also bring a compelling sense of purity, with no new oak influence […]

Country: US / Variety: Red Blend Washington Winery: La Rata / Walla Walla Valley (WA) This is the inaugural release from Elizabeth Bourcier, assistant vigneronne at Cayuse Vineyards. A unique blend of Grenache (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, it clearly comes from The Rocks, with the aromas of black olive, peat, fire pit, raspberry and herbs […]

Country: US / Cattle King Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: K Vintners / Snipes Mountain The kirsch, cranberry, dried herb, pomegranate and barrel spice aromas are laser focused, with smoked meat notes providing accents. The black fruit flavors are über concentrated and dense. It’s wound tightly at first but when it opens up, it delivers.