Washington

Country: US / Old Vine Willard Vineyard Variety: Chenin Blanc Washington Winery: J. Bookwalter / Yakima Valley Aged in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel, this wine offers notes of melon, canteloupe and spice that intrigue. The just off-dry flavors are well balanced, possessing a textured feel.

Country: US / SVS Number Two Stillwater Creek Vineyard Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Pondera / Columbia Valley (WA) This blend is principally Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Cabernet Franc (23%) and Merlot (20%), with the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec. Appealing aromas of toast, barrel spice, vanilla, black cherry and herb lead to tart red- […]

Country: US / Melange Blanc Variety: White Blend Washington Winery: Patterson / Columbia Valley (WA) This blend of Chardonnay (44%), Viognier (39%) and Roussanne (17%) has surprisingly light aromas of melon, peach and straw leading to full-feeling, tingly stone-fruit flavors. It wants more aromatically but the palate delivers the enjoyment.

Country: US / Red Willow Vineyard Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Andrew Rich / Columbia Valley (WA) Coming from one of the state’s premier Syrah vineyards, aromas of herb, red fruit, flower and spice are at the fore. The palate is full with red and black-fruit flavors with a lightly tacky feel.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Franc Washington Winery: Tamarack Cellars / Wahluke Slope This 100% varietal wine offers fairly locked up aromas of dried herb, red and black fruit, and barrel spice. The flavors are ripe and dark fruited, with a lovely sense of texture and presence that carries through the finish.

Country: US / Variety: Merlot Washington Winery: Leonetti Cellar / Walla Walla Valley (WA) Aromatically, this wine is currently subdued, with the notes of raspberry, cocoa and cherry that haven’t fully blossomed. The flavors meanwhile are generous and ripe, while still showing a fine sense of balance. Additional time in the bottle or a long […]

Country: US / Aerial Series Block D Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Revelry / Red Mountain The aromas are brooding, with notes of cranberry and dark fruit sprinkled with baking spices. The palate is rich and flavorful, packing a wallop of cherry flavors.

Country: US / Mr. Owl’s Variety: Red Blend Washington Winery: Reininger / Walla Walla Valley (WA) This wine is a unique blend of Malbec (60%), Syrah (20%), Merlot (15%) and Petit Verdot. It opens with brooding but alluring aromas of dark plum, asphalt, and a kiss of baking spice. The flavors are full bodied and […]

Country: US / Proprietor’s Reserve Rosso Granato Variety: Red Blend Washington Winery: Maryhill / Columbia Valley (WA) This wine is a blend of Art Den Hoed Petite Sirah (80%) and Gunkel Vineyard Zinfandel. Aromas of barrel spice, vanilla, raspberry and purple fruit are followed by full-bodied palate-coating fruit flavors, brightened by fresh acidity. The interest […]

Country: US / Tre Faniciulli Variety: Red Blend Washington Winery: JM Cellars / Red Mountain This wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (74%), with the balance equally split between Syrah and Merlot. Jammy aromas of spice, clove, blackberry and black currant are followed by full-bodied dark-fruit flavors that bring an irresistible sense of deliciousness.

Country: US / Estate Grown Blue Mountain Vineyard Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Tranche / Walla Walla Valley (WA) Aromas of white pepper, dried herb, flowers and dark fruit lead to a full-bodied palate, loaded with dark-cherry flavors. The tannins provide some grip.

Country: US / Reserve Variety: Petite Sirah Washington Winery: Animale / Yakima Valley The aromas start out quite locked up, with notes of purple fruit and flowers. The palate reveals fresh, quite pure aromas, with well-balanced acid and tannins and a finish that lingers.