Bright red in color, this wine offers aromas of tobacco, raspberry and a slight vegetal/olive note. This wine has a spicy peppery finish with a great tannin and acid balance. Drink now but the wine could benefit from a few years in the cellar.
- Release: June 2011
- Varietals: 100% Cabernet Franc
- AVA: Columbia Valley
Our "Spantalian" offering this year was made traditional style meaning the grapes were whole cluster pressed and co-fermented. The fruit comes from Joe Hattrup's Vineyards on Elephant Mountain located in Rattle Snake Hills AVA.
Reddish-orange in color, the wine has aromas of strawberry, baker's yeast with a hint of spicy vanilla & raspberry sorbet. No spoon provided but the acid offers up a long finish that makes you want to reach for one more scoop.
Released: February 2011
Varietals: 64% Sangiovese 36% Tempranillo
Vineyards: Elephant Mountain Vineyard - Rattle Snake Hills
Gold Award- Seattle Wine Awards 2011
Purple & red hues, aromas of caramel followed by notes of cherry, dark fruits and hints of cocoa with a rich and heavy mouthfeel.
Well balanced with bold tannins and a long vivid finish
- Released: November 2010
- Varietals: Syrah —Columbia Valley
Bronze Award - Seattle Wine Awards, 2011
Giant wine, bright fruit influenced by raspberry and strawberry with balanced acids that make the finish as great as the first sip. Lay this wine down as long as you like.
- Release: December 2010
- Varietals: 32% Touriga, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon,
18% Primitivo, 15% Cabernet Franc, 14% Mouvedre
Due Anni, meaning 2 years in Italian, is a blend of 2 vintages, 2007 & 2008. A very concentrated wine with dark ripe fruit, nicely balanced mid palate with the perception of sweetness, followed by a long acid and tannin finish
- Released: March 2010
- Varietals:
2007— 56% Merlot | Cabernet Franc
2008 —44% Merlot | Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah - Vineyards:
2007—45% New French Oak
2008—40% New French Oak - Cooperage:
2007– Barrel Aged
2008— Barrel Aged - Aged: 22 Months
Deep and beautiful ruby color reveals aromas of black cherry dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate a complex harmony of warm earthy spice and ripe berries, tannins compliment the finish
- Release: November 2010
- Varietals: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon
11% Merlot - Vineyards: Horse Heaven Hills
Deep ruby-garnet color. Lush black cherry and dark chocolate with subtle aromas of oak, black currants and leather. This well balanced 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and smooth with a firm long finish.
- Release: September 2009
- Varietals: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Cabernet Franc
4% Syrah - Vineyards: Kiona Vineyard
- Cooperage: New French Oak
- Aged: 32 Months
Silver - Seattle Wine Awards 2010
This dessert wine was made from Roussanne that was left to hang until mid November, this extended hang time allowed the fruit to dehydrate and concentrate the sugars. The fruit was whole cluster pressed, after pressing, the sugar was 38.5 Brix, the fermentation was carried out for four months in once used French Oak barrels using Sauterne yeast. The fermentation was stopped when it was determined there was proper balance of suger and alcohol
- Release: April 2009
- Varietals: 100% Roussanne
- Vineyards: Willard Farms| Columbia Valley
- Cooperage: Barrel Fermented French Oak
91 Points - Robert Parker / Wine Advocate Double Gold - Seattle Wine Awards 2010
Straw colored, with lush pineapple, honeydew and nectarine followed by a bright acid finish. This Chardonnay has depth and balance with a hint of toasty oak and a crisp fruit finish.
- Release: March 2010
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay—Columbia Valley
- Vineyards: Sage Cliffe Vineyard
- Cooperage: 20% New French Oak
80% Neutral French Oak - Aged: Barrel Fermented 3 Months
90 Points - Robert Parker / Wine Advocate Bronze - Seattle Wine Awards 2010
Gorgeous light cherry hues, aromas of Strawberry and Rhubarb, this Rosé is light and elegant with restrained sweetness. It is balanced and crisp with a lingering mouthwatering finish.
- Release: March 2010
- Varietals: Saignée of 52% Cabernet Franc & 48% Syrah
Gold - Seattle Wine Awards 2010
- SOLD OUT
- $32.00
This Malbec is complex and layered with striking flavors of black currant, dark berries, tobacco and vanilla. Beautiful deep, dark, violet color with aromas of dried fig and black fruits. The tannins are ample, the mouth feel is chewy, and the long slow smooth finish is so long it sets up camp.
- Release: September 2009
- Varietals: 100% Malbec
- Vineyards: Wahluke Slope
Milbrandt Vineyard - Cooperage: French Oak
- Aged: 32 Months
90 Points Wine Enthusiast
Though labeled Columbia Valley, this is actually Wahluke Slope fruit, 100% varietal. Licorice, Smoke and herbs race up the spine, rounded out with black fruits, fig, tobacco and coffee. Good grip and lenth.—P.G.
- SOLD OUT
- $21.00
This Syrah is complex and layered with dried fruits, cherry and raspberry and a hint of smoke. Beautifully balanced with excellent depth and richness on the palate.
- Release: May 2009
- Varietals: 80% Syrah
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot
2.5% Cab Franc
1.5% Malbec - Vineyards: Red Willow
Wahluke Slope
Snipes Canyon
Kiona Vineyard
Milbrandt Vineyard - Cooperage: 50% New French Oak
- Aged: 22 Months
- SOLD OUT
- $15.00
Our 2007 Chardonnayis refreshing and well balanced with aromas of melon followed with ripe apple and pear. Its soft midpalate mouth feels delightful and ends with a crisp sweet finish. This Chardonnay is whole cluster pressed and tank fermented.
- Release: September 2009
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards: Minnick Vineyards
Yakima Valley
This 2006 BDX blend is very traditional and pleasing, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and vanilla nose. The palate is concentrated and bold, with pleasing tannins and a polished finish. Enjoy drinking this claret style wine as much as we enjoyed making it.
- Release: November 2008
- Varietals:
55% Cabernet Sauvignon,23% Merlot,
12% Cab Franc,7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
- Vineyards: Wahluke Slope,Snipe Canyon,Kiona Vineyard,Milbrandt Vineyard, Bouche Vineyard
- Cooperage: 50% New French Oak
- Aged: 22 Months
“Silver Grand Award of Excellence”
2009 Seattle Wine Awards
90 Points - Wine Spectator
