Washington

Country: US / Dragonfly Variety: Gewürztraminer Washington Winery: Francis Tannahill / Washington This wine starts out strongly reduced, making it a challenge to get at the pink grapefruit, lychee and spice aromas. The flavors drink just off dry, with high wire acidity. There are good things going on but the reduction is a challenge to […]

Country: US / Squirrel Tooth Alice Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Dusted Valley / Red Mountain This wine is a blend of Mourvèdre (63%), Grenache (27%) and Syrah. The aromas pop, with notes of freshly ground black pepper, black fruit and herb. The palate is action packed with juicy dark-fruit flavors that stretch out […]

Country: US / Casa Amarilla Variety: G-S-M Washington Winery: Palencia / Yakima Valley Grenache makes up 60% of this wine with Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre rounding it out. Light aromas of exotic barrel spice, herb and dark fruit are followed by rich lusciously textured cherry flavors that coat the palate from end to end. One […]

Country: US / McKinley Springs Vineyard Variety: Cinsault Washington Winery: Robert Ramsay / Horse Heaven Hills This is a rare 100% varietal, single vineyard example of this grape. Light in color, it brings aromas of gun smoke, herb and cherry, showing some reduction. The flavors are light and elegant, displaying a lot of delicacy.

Country: US / Variety: Rosé Washington Winery: Anew / Columbia Valley (WA) A new addition to the winery’s portfolio, this wine is predominantly Sangiovese with some Syrah blended in. Bright aromas of wild strawberry and peach lead to crisp, dry, lightly spritzy fruit flavors that persist.

Country: US / La Soeur Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Ancestry / Columbia Valley (WA) Made with 75% Merlot with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this wine brings aromas of café au lait, toast and red fruit. It’s full bodied, with coffee and cherry flavors that linger.

Country: US / Estate Grown Variety: Grenache Washington Winery: Ambassador Vineyard / Red Mountain Aromas of raspberry and baking spices are followed by tart, full-bodied fruit flavors backed by cranberry-like tartness. It shows a lovely sense of texture but the alcohol distracts.

Country: US / Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Three Rivers / Walla Walla Valley (WA) Mostly from Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills vineyards, this wine has aromas of cherry, green herbs, pepper and flowers, with the Petit Verdot (15%) showing through. It’s brawny in feel, with coffee and cherry flavors, chewy tannins and mouthwatering acids.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Three Rivers / Columbia Valley (WA) This wine leans into the green side of the variety, with aromas of garden herbs, green pepper, dark chocolate and cherry. The palate brings abundant savory flavors along with chewy tannins.

Country: US / Underwood Mountain Vineyard Variety: Pinot Noir Washington Winery: Savage Grace / Columbia Gorge (WA) Reserved aromas of Rainier cherry, strawberry preserves, herbs and fig lead to plump, silky fruit flavors. It’s a very pretty representation of the vintage.

Country: US / Reserve Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Ryan Patrick / Wahluke Slope All of the fruit for this wine comes from Clifton Hill Vineyard. Aromas seem a bit green and woody while the high-octane flavors are rich but don’t have the structure to stand them up.

Country: US / Variety: Chardonnay Washington Winery: DaMa / Columbia Valley (WA) A blend of revered Sagemoor and Conner Lee vineyards, this barrel-fermented wine has aromas of caramel, poached pear, lees and peach. The stone fruit flavors are light yet creamy in feel, trailing toward the finish.