2011 Wine Tasting Notes

Jerry and Janet

Once again it is that time of year when we compile all the Washington wines we have tasted during the year…

Please Enjoy

Airfield Estate

2008 Airfield Runway Syrah**+ blackberries, smooth tannins

Alexandria Nicole Cellars

2009 Roussanne*** honey, melon, mango

2010 Roussanne***+ honeydew, apricots, clean

2009 Reserve Viognier**** pear, peach, citrus, melon

2009 Members Only***+ mocha, plums, light sweet tobacco

2009 Petite Sirah “Mr. Big”*** ripe fruit, brown sugar

2007 Rock Star*** spice, pepper

2009 rock star**** spice, red berries

2008 Tempranillo***+ cherry candy, earthy

2008 Block 17 Syrah*** spoke, cedar, soft and velvety tannins

2008 Destiny**+ leather, minerals, oak toast

ALIA Wines

2007 Merlot*** dark cherries, white pepper

2008 Pinot Noir**+ pine, some leather

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon*** black cherry, currant, smoky

Angel Vine

2008 Columbia Valley Zinfandel***+ blackberries, black raspberries, jam, spices

Aspenwood Cellars

2008 Proprietor's Choice Merlot**+ red fruit, soft

2008 "Bubba's Best" Cabernet Sauvignon**+ laidback and soft

2008 Proprietor's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon*** slight spices, licorice, smooth tannins

Auclair Winery

2009 Auclair Sauvignon Blanc**+ honeysuckle, grapefruit, lemons

2008 "96 Cedars" Merlot*** cedar box, cherries, spices

Barrister

2010 Barrister Sauvignon Blanc, Red Mountain, Klipsun Vineyard***+ fragrant, pears, apple

2008 Barrister Cabernet Franc***+ black fruit, toast

Black Barrel Wine Works

2008 Black Barrel Wine Works Merlot Rattlesnake Hills, Washington***J black fruit, berries

Bunnell Family Cellars

Wicked Cellars Wine Tasting with Bunnell Family Cellars 

2008 RiverAerie Rosé*** red fruit, light cinnamon

2010 Bunnell Family Cellar Fraiche, Boushey Vineyard*** grapefruit zest, light pepper

2008 Bunnell Family Cellar "´a pic" **** peach, coco, cedar, smoth

2007 Bunnell Family Cellar "vif" ***+ blackberries, ripe fruit

2008 Bunnell Family Cellar Mourvedre*** white pepper, cherries

2006 Bunnell Family Cellar Boushey-McPherson Vineyard Syrah**** blackberry, tar, mocha

Cadaretta

2010 Cadaretta SBC*** apricot, peach

Canyons Edge Winery

2008 Sauvignon Blanc**+ grapefruit, pineapple

2006 Sangiovese*** dark fruit, spices

2006 Merlot*** Cedar, spice, black currants

2006 Sage Brush Red*** blackberries, vanilla

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon*** sweet oak, spices

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Haven Hills Reserve***+ vanilla, light oak, currants

Cañon De Sol

2006 Syrah, Columbia Valley Washington**** black fruit, smoke, long

Cedar Ridge Cellars

Le Gourmet Depot - Snohomish - Cedar Ridge Winery

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ warm, smooth

2006 Merlot*** fruit, floral

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle

2004 Luxe Sparkling Wine, Domaine Ste. Michelle*** citrus, apples

2010 Waussie Riesling*** dry, citrus

2009 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc*** citrus, tropical fruit

2007 Cold Creek Chardonnay*** apples, toast

2008 Boreal Red Wine***+ dark chocolate, herbs, soft

2007 Austral*** blackberry, Vanilla

2008 Mourvedre**+ coffee, herbs, white pepper

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Snoqualmie Vineyards***+ sage, red current oak, soft tannins

2006 Zinfandel Reserve Stonetree Vineyard*** ripe berries, violets, rich raspberries

2008 Artist Series Meritage Red Wine**** Dark Red fruit and silky tannins

Chandler Reach

2007 "Corella" Yakima Valley Washington*** juicy, fruity

2007 "Monte Regalo" Yakima Valley Washington*** ripe berry, blueberry

Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest

2009 Reserve Chardonnay**** butter, toast

2008 Reserve Tempranillo Wahluke Slope***+ spices, blueberries, stone fruit, rich

2008 Reserve Malbec Horse Haven Hills***+ coco, fruity

2007 Stone Tree Vineyards Zinfandel*** ripe berries, pepper, chocolate

2008 Reserve Primitivo***+ raspberry, white pepper

2007 Reserve Zinfandel**** blackberries, pepper

2005 Beverly Vineyard Cabernet Franc**+ cherries, light chocolate

2007 Columbia Valley Merlot***+ spice, white pepper, blackberries

2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon**** cherry, berries, cocoa

2007 Reserve Walter Clore**** cherries, chocolate

2007 Reserve Merlot*** slight spice, white pepper

2008 Reserve Syrah*** blueberries, chocolate

2008 Coyote Canyon Reserve Syrah*** blueberries, chocolate, roasted coffee

Columbia Winery

2010 Viognier*** lemon, honeysuckle

2008 Chardonnay Wyckoff Vineyard*** pear, cream

2009 Barbera small lot series** vivid Berry, sour

2009 Sangiovese Red Willow Vineyard**+ cherry, dried herbs

2009 Grenache**+ pepper, sweet tobacco, berry Cherrie candy

2008 Cabernet Franc Red Willow Vineyard***+ currents, Sage, lavender

2007 Millstone Red small lot series*** cherries, cloves, lavender

2006 Syrah Willow Vineyard**+ vanilla, oak, light mouth feel

2009 South Chapel Syrah*** leather, chocolate, spice

2008 Peninsula***+ sage, spice, blackberry

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Sagamore vineyard***+ French nose, black currant, cedar, herbs

Corvus Cellars

2006 Corvus Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain***+ blackberries, cherries, Cedar

Covington Cellars

2009 Viognier***+ ripe pears, honey

2007 Rough House Red***+ great bouquet, Cedar, ripe plums, spices

2007 Sangiovese**+ ripe, spicy cherries

2007 Cabernet Franc***+ currents, black pepper, toffee, spices

2007 "Starr" Syrah*** black currants, spices

2006 Bruno red**** dark fruit, chocolate, light cream, balanced

Coyote Canyon Winery

2007 Syrah**+ cassis, vanilla

2006 Reserve Syrah*** tar, dark chocolate

2006 Robert Andrews red***+ pepper, cassis, jam

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ black fruit, cedar

2009 Viognier*** melons, honeysuckle

2010 life is a Rose’*** hard candy, apple

Cuillin Hills

2008 Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope***+ black currant, spices, soft and velvety

Cultura Wine

2008 Cabernet Franc***+ spice, chocolate, vanilla

2008 Merlot**** dark fruit, spice

2008 Syrah***+ big jam, coco

2007 Kairos Library Wine***+ blackberry, jammy

2008 Kairos Library Wine*** dark loganberry

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Meek Family Estates*** blackberry, dark cherry

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon**** Dark Fruit, jam

Darby Winery

2009 Darby "Le Deuce" Viognier/Roussanne Blend**+ orange, lemongrass, peach, limestone

DeLille Cellars

2009 Doyenne Roussanne Red Mountain***+ honey, citrus

2006 Doyenne Aix Red Mountain*** black fruits, black pepper, Sage

2006 Doyenne Syrah Yakima Valley**** raspberries, white pepper, ripe tannins

2008 DeLille Cellars D2 Columbia Valley**+ black cherries blackberries Slate

2008 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill Snipes Mountain**** ripe cherries, light tobacco, leather, black fruits Slate

2008 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Columbia Valley****cherries, plums, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate

2009 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc Columbia Valley*** dried apricots, figs, grapefruit

Eaton Hill Winery

Eaton Hill Winery

NV Melange de Rouges (lot 678)**+ red fruit, chocolate

2003 Cabernet Franc Cowan Vineyards*** Tar, coco

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Konnowac Vineyards*** dark fruit, jam

2007 Malbec Konnowac Vineyards*** red fruit, pepper

NV Riesling/Nectarines*** light fruit, citrus

Edmonds Winery

2008 Bentley**+ cedar, blackberry, plum

2007 Slide Ridge*** cassis, raspberry, vanilla

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** black currant, smoke

Efeste

2009 Babbitt Rose’*** red berry, great summertime drink

2009 Evergreen Riesling*** light grapefruit, a nice dry style

2008 Ceidleigh Syrah**** raspberry, leather, fine tannins

2008 Jolie Bouche Syrah**** French nose, red berry, laid back, beautiful

2007 Final-Final*** berry, spice

2009 Lola Chardonnay Columbia Valley***+ silky, lightly sweet, pear, floral flavors

Fall Line Winery

2008 Exhibition Red Blend*** spice, plums, spice

2007 Artz Vineyard, Red Mountain Red Blend***+ sage, black currants

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley*** apices, black berries

2008 Boushey Vineyard Red Blend***+ herbs, cassis, black cherry

2008 Red Willow Vineyard Red Blend***+ cedar, spice, balsamic

2008 Artz Vineyard Red Blend***+ mineal, incense, black currants

Fidelitas

2008 Columbia Valley Semillon*** minerals, fig, tropical fruit

2008 Columbia Valley Merlot*** red cherries, dried herbs, allspice

2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon**+ strawberry, red currents, raspberries

2008 Malbec, Columbia Valley***+ allspice, dried thyme

2007 Red Mountain Red Wine*** black cherries, cranberries, black currants +

2007 Boushey Vineyard Red Wine, Yakima Valley**** strawberries, light peppers

2008 Cabernet Franc Red Mountain**** raspberry, white pepper

For A Song

2009 For A Song Petit Verdot*** toasted fruit, black currant. A wine from Kyle Johnson formerly of Olsen Estates

Foundry Vineyards

2010 Foundry White on White***+ crisp citrus, good mouth feel

2007 Foundry Vineyards Fire Red *** ripe fruit, papper hint of vanilla

Gamache Vintners

2008 Estate Boulder Red*** red berries, vanilla

2008 Estate Cabernet Franc*** blackberries, black cherries

2007 Estate Merlot***+ black currant, plums, black cherries

2007 Estate Malbec***+ jam, plums, cassis

2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon**** cherries, black currants, jammy

2006 Reserve Gamache - Champoux Cabernet**** espresso, blackberries, velvety

2006 Estate Syrah***+ plum, fleshy, smooth, complex, jammy

Goose Ridge Vineyards

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant, Everett Marina – Goose Ridge Wine Tasting

2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley*** fresh, Apple, stone fruit

2010 Riesling**+ citrus, pears

2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley*** creamy, toasty

2010 G3 Chardonnay*** pear, mango

2008 G3 Red Blend*** cherries, dark fruit, tobacco

2008 Syrah**+ raspberry, cherry, spice

2006 Syrah, Columbia Valley*** vanilla, spice

2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley*** dark plum, black cherries

2007 Merlot**** cedar, spice, red berry

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley*** black cherries, leather, Cedar

Gorman Cellars

2009 “The Big Sissy”***+ creamy, spice, pears, toast

2008 “Zachary’s Ladder”***+ earth, cherry, smoke, bacon

2008 “The Xie”**** smoke, black fruit, plush

2007 “The Bully”***+ sage, plum

2008 “The Evil Twin”**** plum, green olive, light spice

2009 “The Cry Baby” Late Harvest*** apple, syrup

Haystack Needle Winery

NV Harvest White**+J pear, apples

2006 Syrah***J currants, spice, smoke

2009 Sangiovese**+J cranberries, anise, bay leaf

2007 The Eye***J red fruit, plums, blueberry

Hogue Cellars

2009 Hogue Cellars Pinot Grigio**+ orange blossom, peach, cream

Horizons Edge Winery

2008 Monster Chardonnay**+ lots of oak

2009 Hook Line and Sink Her**+ sweet

NV Raspberry Rose **+ semi sweet

2007 Fore Play Chardonnay**+ sweet

2007 Devils Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon*** Red Fruit, cherries

2007 On The Fence Malbec**+ pepper, vanilla

2008 Late Harvest Muscat Canelli**+ sweet

2008 Brittney’s Butterfly Ice Wine*** honey

Hyatt Vineyards

2008 Merlot*** berries, tobacco, spice

2006 Roza Ridge Merlot*** black cherries, pepper, vanilla

2008 Zillah Gorilla Zinfandel*** pepper, chocolaty

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ currents, blackberry

2006 Roza Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon**+ blackberries, tobacco

2008 Roza Ridge Petit Verdot*** black fruit, pepper

Jones of Washington

2007 Columbia Valley Sangiovese***+ cherry, plum, thyme

Knight Hill Winery

2009 Sauvignon Blanc** tarragon, melon

2008 Chardonnay**+ melon, hazenut, light tost

2008 Dry Riesling**+ peach, pear, off dry

2009 Dry Riesling*** tart apple, pear, citrus

2009 Mourvedre*** earth, plum

2009 Rook’s Red*** spice, nutmeg, herbs

NV Roundtable Red**+ ripe cherry, tannins

2009 Syrah/Petite Sirah**+ cherries, spice, chocolate

Kontos Cellars

2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley***+ spice, black cherries, full body

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pepperbridge Vineyard**** raspberry, dark cherry, sage, roasted coffee

Lantz Cellars

Lantz Cellars Lake Stevens

2009 sauvignon Blanc*** peach, melons

2008 Malbec*** Cocoa, hard candy

2007 Syrah*** red fruit, jam

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** nice tannins, herbs

2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon***+ coco, herbs, balance

Major Creek Winery

2007 Pinot Noir**+ earth, cherries

2009 Syrah**+ blackberries, coco

2008 Horse Heaven Cabernet Franc*** dark fruit, pepper

Martinez and Martinez Winery

2009 Roussanne**** melons, dried fruit

2007 Cesa’r red wine**+ black pepper, cherries

2007 Cabaret Sauvignon***+ dried fruit, jam

Masset Winery

2007 Le Petit Rouge*** sweet red fruit, chocolate

2006 Merlot*** pepper, coco

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon*** red fruit, vinalla

2006 Sandra Jean*** jammy, pepper

2007 Basket Press Reserve***+ blackberry, vanilla

2006 Petit Sirah*** light chocolate, blackberries

2006 Reserve Syrah***+ smoke, pepper

2007 Basket Press Syrah***+ jam, blackberries

2005 le Vigne de Marcoux***+ vanilla, spice

2005 Red Wine*** hard candy, cherries

Michaelo Florentino Cellars

2007 Sangiovese**+ strawberry, light spice

2008 Miscolato**+ spice

2008 Temprarillo*** black fruit, Vanilla

Milbrandt Vineyards

2008 Chardonnay Evergreen Vineyard***+ pears, citrus, caramel, good acids, vanilla

2008 Estate Malbec*** chocolate

2006 Estate Merlot*** boysenberries, chocolate, smoke, good acid

2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon*** cassis, black cherries, soft tannins

2007 Estate Syrah***+ light pepper, blackberries, velvety

2007 Sentinel**** jam, cedar, vanilla

2007 Estate Late Harvest Riesling***+ apricots, honey, apple, balance acidity

Napeequa Vintners

2009 Viognier ‘Randonée’**** floral, peach, minerals

2007 Trailhead 'Merritt Lake'*** dark fruit, plums, chocolate

2007 Sexy Little Red**+ raspberry, cherries, coffee

2007 Malbec*** blackberry jam, dark chocolate

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon*** dark cherries, light tannins

2008 Late Harvest***+ honey, melon

Patterson Cellars

Wicked Cellars Everett - wine tasting with John Patterson of Patterson Cellars

2010 Patterson Cellars Rose’*** strawberries, vanilla

2010 Patterson Cellars Chardonnay*** melon, apples, light oak

NV Patterson Cellars Woodslake Due Anni*** dark ripe fruits, smoky

2007 Patterson Cellars Woodslake Cabernet Franc***+ tobacco, spice, balance

2008 Patterson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon***+ pepper, fig, dark fruit

Piety Flats Winery and Mercantile

Piety Flats Winery and Mercantile

2010 Pinot Grigio**+ citrus, light melon

NV Mercantile Red**+ earth, chocolate

NV Junkyard Red**+ cherries

2008 Syrah**+ red fruit, vanilla

NV Tango**+ coco

Pleasant Hills Cellars

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon***+ oak, vanilla, tobacco

2007 Donatella***+ cedar, coco

2008 M-3***+ dark fruit, oak, light

Pondera Winery

2010 Chardonnay**** melon, watermelon, light Oak

2008 Cabernet Franc***+ dark fruits, spices, pepper

2007 Melvado***+ black fruits, smoke, jam

2007 Sericus***+ cherries, vanilla, smoke

2007 Consensio**** BlackBerry jam, black fruit

2008 Reserve Malbec***+ dark fruits, spices, pepper, long-lasting

Port Gardner Bay Winery

Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant Everett Marina Wine Tasting with Port Gardner Bay Winery

2009 Chardonnay*** apricots, white fruit

2010 Riesling**+ apple, slate, flint

2009 Merlot*** black fruit, blackberries

2009 Cabernet Franc*** smooth, dark chocolate, vanilla

2009 Malbec*** dark fruit, spice

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon*** blackberry, plum

2009 Petit Verdot***+ spice, pepper, dark fruits

Portteus Winery

Portteus Winery

2008 Viognier**+ light fruit, mango

2009 Bistro Red**+ red fruit, plum, light toast

2009 Rattlesnake Red*** black fruit, current

2008 Rouge 66*** dark chocolate, black current

2009 Sangiovese**** licorice, jam, black cherries

2009 Merlot**+ black raspberry, coco, red jello

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon*** blackberry, vanilla

2009 Zinfandel **+ pepper, raspberry jam

2008 Cabernet Franc*** spice, cloves, light vanilla

2008 Malbec**+ Loganberry, light cherry

2008 Petite Sirah***+ black cherry, cedar

2009 Purple Haze*** black current, dark chocolate, spice

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon old Vine***+ dark chocolate, cassis, blackberry

2007 Estate Red*** dark fruit, raspberry jam

2009 Zinfandel old vine**** rich coco, black raspberry

2009 Reserve Petite Sirah*** blackberry jam, cedar

Queen Anne Winery

2008 Sangiovese**+ spice, black currant

2007 Syrah*** red fruit, citrus

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon*** dry fruit, coco

Robert Ramsay Cellars

2007 Robert Ramsay Horse Heaven Hills Syrah*** spice, toast, oak

Rotie Cellars

2008 Southern White Blend*** pineapple, mango, honeysuckle

2008 Northern Rhone Blend*** blueberries, tobacco, incense

2008 Southern Rhone Blend*** currant, anise, Cocoa

2009 Southern Rhone Blend*** raspberry, anise

Severino Cellars

2010 Riesling**+ apricots, lemon

2009 Viognier*** honey, ripe apricots

NV Severino **+ cranberry, mocha

2007 Merlot*** chocolate, dark cherries, spice

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** dark cherries, raspberry

Sojen Cellars

Sojen Cellars

2010 Viognier River Rock Vineyard*** peach, floral

2010 Grenache Rose**+ fresh, melon, light flowers, huckleberries

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend**+ cherries, ripe fruit

2007 Robert Ramsay Syrah** red cherries

2009 Syrah*** red fruit, coco, hint of vanilla

Soos Creek Wine Cellars

2008 Sundance*** dark fruit, anise, red fruit

2008 Palisade**+ dark fruit, currant, light pepper

2008 Artist Series #8*** black fruit, smoke, earth

Sparkman Cellars

2009 This Old Porch Rose’**+ dry, strawberry

2009 Lumiere Chardonnay, Columbia Valley*** minerals, pears, vanilla

2007 Stella Mae Red Wine, Red Mountain**+ blackberry, red fruit

2007 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon, Klipsun Vineyard Red Mountain**** black cherry, licorice

2008 Darkness Syrah**** blackberry, pencil lead, toasted nuts

2008 Kindred Red Blend Columbia Valley**+ red fruit, earth, minerals

2007 Ruby Leigh**** black currants, cherry, spices, minerals

2007 Wilderness Red Wine, Columbia Valley**+ spice, chewy fruit

Steppe Cellars

Steppe Cellars

2008 Rose*** big berries, plums, rose

2007 Merlot**+ raspberry, cherries

2007 Syrah*** eucalyptus, earth, dark berries

2008 Barbera*** coffee, oak spice

2008 Tempranillo/Grenache/Mourvedre**+ pepper, clove, ripe cherries

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ cassis, earth, black cherry

2007 Artemisia**+ coco, earth

Stevens Winery

2010 StevensAnArtisticThought, Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc**+ crisp, pear, citrus

2010 Stevens DIVIO, Yakima Valley Viognier*** pears, tropical fruit

2008 STEVENSFRANC, Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc*** back olives, spicy tannins

2008 STEVENS424 Yakima Valley Red Wine***+ black fruit, earth

2008 STEVENSBLACKTONGUE Yakima Valley Syrah**** black fruit, cassis, nice tannins

Tanjuli Winery

2009 Viognier*** fruit, pears

2007 Malbec*** mocha, coco

2006 Petit Verdot***+ chocolate, coffee

2006 Orange Muscat*** orange zest, honey

Tefft Cellars

2010 Pinot Grigio**+ grapefruit

2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay**+ dried apples

2010 Riesling**+ off dry, ripe apples

2008 Tempranillo**+ pepper, spice

2008 Sangiovese**+ cherries, cinnamon

2008 Syrah**+ red fruit, vanilla

NV Rose**+ green fruit, light melon

Tempus Cellars

2010 Tempus Riesling, Evergreen Vineyard*** peach, ripe apricots

2008 Tempus Walla Walla Valley Syrah*** blueberries, tart fruit, cedar

Tranche Cellars

Tranche Cellars at Wicked Cellars

2007 Pinot Gris, Columbia Gorge*** lime, pink grapefruit, melon

2007 Roussanne Viognier**** apples, minerals, peach, light oak

2006 Barbera*** cherries, rhubarb, balance acids, dark chocolate, graphite

2007 Cabernet Franc***+ black cherries, bitters

2007 "Slice of Pape," Columbia Valley*** berries, cedar

2008 Slice of Papa Blanc*** golden raisins, cantaloupe

2004 Red Wine, Columbia Valley*** berries, rounded

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon**** herbs, red and dark fruit, good mouthfeel

2006 Syrah**** tar, lavender, dark fruit, spice

2006 Tranche Cabernet Sauvignon***+ dried cherries, flowers, sweet red berry

Tre Nova Wines

2008 “Bonatello” Columbia Valley Sangiovese*** cherry, raspberry

Two Mountain Winery

Two Mountain Winery

NV Hidden Horse VII**+ blackberry, white pepper

2007 Merlot*** blackberry, coffee, soft

2007 Syrah***+ blueberry, leather, pepper, vanilla

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** dark berries, leather, currant

NV Brother No. 2**** spice, figs, cedar

Walla Walla Vintners

2009 Columbia Valley Sangiovese**+ red cherry, light spice

2009 Columbia Valley Cabernet franc*** currant, light chocolate, vanilla

2008 Walla Walla Valley, Pepperbridge vineyard Malbec*** spices, chives, berries

2008 Walla Walla Valley, Morrison Lane vineyard Syrah***+ fresh jam, Logan very

2008 Sagemore vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon**** black Cassis, toast, white pepper

White Heron Cellars

2005 Chardonnay**+J melon, bitters

2005 Roussanne**+J tropical fruits, pepper

2004 Pinot Noir**+J fruity, acetone

2005 Syrah**+J red fruit, spice

2003 Malbec**+J fruit, ripe plums

2001 Red Wine**+J black cherries, spice

Willow Crest Wine Estates

Willow Crest Wine Estates

2010 Pinot Gris***+ honeydew, pears

2010 Rosé*** strawberries

2007 Riesling**+ pineapple, tropical fruit

2010 Riesling*** apricot, peach

2009 Cabernet Franc***+ white pepper, cherries

2008 Malbec*** spice, jam, herbs

2008 Merlot**+ BBQ sauce

2007 Syrah**+ pepper, anise

2007 Grenache**+ fruity, light pepper

2009 Grenache*** red fruit, pepper

2007 Mourvedre*** white pepper, cloves

2009 Mourvedre*** white pepper, cloves

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon*** smooth, ripe fruit, plums

NV Rockin' Red*** berries, light pepper

2008 Collina Bella**+ bacon fat

2007 SEVA*** pepper, berries

William Church

2009 Chardonnay** grapefruit, sour hard candy

2008 Bishop's Blend*** blackberry, black pepper, spices, vanilla

2007 Yakima Valley Syrah*** blackberries, smoke, Cocoa, spices

2007 Sur La Mer Bordeaux Blend**** elegant, black and red fruit flavors, great mouthfeel

2008 Malbec***+ black fruit, blueberries, vanilla

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon*** black currants, black fruit, cloves, structured tannins

2008 Two Spirals***+ blackberries, black pepper Slate

Willis Hall Wines

2004 Merlot**+ raspberries, cherries

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon**+ ripe cherries, earth

2005 Syrah**+ red berries, pepper

Wineglass Cellars

Wineglass Cellars

2008 Sangiovese***+ slightly acidic, red fruit

2007 Hume Street Cellars Cabernet Franc*** pepper, raspberries, strawberry

2007 Merlot*** blackberries, licorice

2006 Capizimo Red Wine*** tart hard candy

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon***+ cherries, cassis, toasty

2007 Syrah Les Vignes de Marcoux Reserve*** nutmeg, blackberries, creamy oak

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Vignes de Marcoux Reserve***+ blackberry, current, soft oak

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Elerding Vineyard***+ black cherries, pepper

2006 Rich Harvest***+ blackberries, licorice

Woodinville Wine Cellars

2009 Sauvignon Blanc*** floral, tropical fruit

2008 Little Bear Creek*** earth, black fruit, vanilla

2008 Syrah Columbia Valley*** violets, blackberry, good mouthfeel

2007 Syrah Chandler Reach Vineyard**** black fruit, jam, cream

2007 Indomitable**** black cheeriness, spice, plum

Zerba Cellars

2010 Wild Z White, Walla Walla*** tropical fruit, mouth feel