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wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
 

NW Wine Reviews

King Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
King Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir from several Willamette Valley vineyards. On the nose, jammy red fruit mixes with notes of baking spice, cigar box, light florals and aromatic dried herbs. Beautifully structured... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Bernau Block Chardonnay
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Bernau Block Chardonnay
Willamette Valley Vineyard's founder Jim Bernau planted this block of Dijon clone Chardonnay grapes in 1993 and this wine spent 10 months on French oak, 28% of it new barrels. The result is creamy, but... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Syrah Winemaker’s Reserve
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Syrah Winemaker's Reserve
Winemaker Stephen Reustle makes this reserve Syrah from a blend of his favorite barrels with the intention of creating a wine suited to aging. On the nose, it's savory with notes of roasted meats with... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Reserve Syrah
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Reserve Syrah
This Red Mountain Syrah is one for those who appreciate rich and spicy, in-your-face Syrah. Aromas promise that style with dense black fruit that mixes with notes of black peppercorn, Allspice, sweet tobacco and a... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coyote Canyon Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon from Prosser Washington's Coyote Canyon Winery is fruit forward, showing some nice balance and earth. Flavors of blackberry give way to notes of cocoa with lingering acidity leading to... [read more]
 
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Trentenaire
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Trentenaire
Trentenaire is a red wine blend with 56% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec. On the nose, it's intriguing with dark fruit framed by complex notes of cedar... [read more]
 
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2020 Estate Dry Riesling
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2020 Estate Dry Riesling
The dry, crisp and mineral driven Riesling from Lewiston Idaho's Lindsay Creek Vineyards has a bright attack with flavors of lemon-lime, that builds acidity through the mid-palate and linger into a nice finish that ends... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Darkness Syrah
Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Darkness Syrah
Only two barrels of this Walla Walla Syrah were produced and this bottling is loaded with savory and earthy notes. It presents rich aromas that combine jammy black fruit, green peppercorn, clove, fresh sage and... [read more]
 
Pomeroy Cellars 2018 Michelle\'s Meritage
Pomeroy Cellars 2018 Michelle's Meritage
This red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc delivers a big burst of juicy, tart flavors of Boysenberry with lingering acidity on the mid-palate leading to a finish with... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2016 Isabella
Elsom Cellars 2016 Isabella
This red wine blend from Seattle's Elsom Cellars includes 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37.5% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot. It delivers flavors of juicy black cherry that are met by growing notes of dark chocolate and... [read more]
 
Pebblestone Cellars 2016 Tempranillo Ellis Vineyards Block 7
Pebblestone Cellars 2016 Tempranillo Ellis Vineyards Block 7
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo from Jacksonville's Pebblestone Cellars delivers bright red fruit alluding to tart cherry that mixes nicely with notes of spice lingering on the mid-palate before a dry finish showing a clay pot... [read more]
 
JosephJane Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
JosephJane Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
This Southern Oregon Sauvignon Blanc would be a perfect pairing for delicate seafoods, but is balanced and interesting enough to sip on its own. It presents bold notes of lime, grapefruit and melon rind with... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2018 South Block Reserve Pinot Noir
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2018 South Block Reserve Pinot Noir
This wine will speak to those who prefer Pinot done in a bigger style with bold aromatics. Aromas of dark fruit allude to rich plum sauce with prominent notes of Allspice and floral hints of... [read more]
 
Cliff Creek Cellars 2016 Claret
Cliff Creek Cellars 2016 Claret
This Southern Oregon red wine blend include 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. It delivers flavors of rich red cherry that are balanced by bright notes of tart berries with an emerging... [read more]
 
Authentique Wine Cellars 2017 The Corridor Pinot Noir
Authentique Wine Cellars 2017 The Corridor Pinot Noir
This Eola-Amity Hills AVA Pinot Noir from Amity Oregon's Authentique Wine Cellars delivers sweet flavors of red berries and cherry that are nicely balanced by tannins that deliver notes of cinnamon and cocoa with hints... [read more]
 
D’Anu 2016 Tempranillo
D'Anu 2016 Tempranillo
Most of Oregon's Tempranillo comes from Southern Oregon, but this one features fruit from the cooler Willamette Valley. It's beautifully complex on the nose with notes of smoke, baking spice, cedar, sweet tobacco, black pepper... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2020 Pinot Gris
Puffin Wines 2020 Pinot Gris
As the former winemaker at King Estate, Ray Walsh, knows his way around Pinot Gris and he collaborated with the Cannon Beach Wine Shack for this offering. On the palate, it's fruity and dry in... [read more]
 
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Estate Pinot Noir
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Estate Pinot Noir
This is a Puget Sound AVA Pinot Noir from Whidbey Island's Spoiled Dog Winery. On the palate, sweet red cherry is met by lively spice and blood orange on the mid-palate that lingers with growing... [read more]
 
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 One Merlot
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 One Merlot
Rich fruit, dark chocolate and coffee aromas offer an inviting introduction to this Yakima Valley Merlot from Woodinville's Brian Carter Cellars. On the palate, flavors of black cherry and plum mix with lovely earthy notes... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc
This Red Mountain Cabernet Franc from Snoqualmie Washington's Sigillo Cellars delivers a bright beam of red plum nicely balanced with cola and spice before textured notes of cocoa emerge on the mid-palate and linger through... [read more]
 
Kriselle Cellars 2016 Tempranillo
Kriselle Cellars 2016 Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo is richly layered with dark fruit and earth. Herbal and savory aromas including cigar box, black pepper and dill, mix nicely with notes of dried fruit. On the palate, flavors of... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Duckleberry Grunt (Non-vintage)
Westport Winery Duckleberry Grunt (Non-vintage)
Duckleberry Grunt is a fun dessert wine combining Gewurztraminer with blueberries from the Washington Coast's Westport Winery. On the palate, it delivers bright notes of dark berries and plum that mix with apricot marmalade and... [read more]
 
Kludt Family Winery 2017 Reserve Syrah Cougar Ridge
Kludt Family Winery 2017 Reserve Syrah Cougar Ridge
This Kludt Family Winery Syrah from Wapato Point Cellars in Chelan Washington offers rich and expressive aromas of jammy black fruit with prominent notes of Allspice, lavender, sweet tobacco and raw, smoky bacon. On the... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2017 Signature Cuvee Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2017 Signature Cuvee Pinot Noir
This Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir is a blend of the finest barrels sourced from Willamette Valley Vineyard's Estate, Elton and Tualatin Estate Vineyards. On the palate, bright acidity alluding to tart cherry and cranberry meet... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Red Heaven Vineyard Tempranillo
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Red Heaven Vineyard Tempranillo
This Red Mountain Tempranillo presents dark fruit flavors that allude to raisin and fig with rich notes of cocoa, sweet vanilla and baking spice. With 18 months on oak, it delivers aromas of cedar, clove... [read more]
 
Lake Chelan Winery 2018 M11 Meritage
Lake Chelan Winery 2018 M11 Meritage
This rich and spicy red blend includes 45% Malbec, 44% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering rich flavors of plum sauce with baking spice and hints of vanilla. It shows nice length on the mid-palate... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2019 Chardonnay
King Estate Winery 2019 Chardonnay
This is a light and zesty style Chardonnay that was whole cluster pressed, fermented in barrel and aged for six months in French oak. It presents persistent bright notes of lime, Meyer lemon and Asian... [read more]
 
LaVelle Vineyards 2017 Tempranillo
LaVelle Vineyards 2017 Tempranillo
Elmira Oregon's LaVelle Vineyards used Umpqua Valley grapes for this Tempranillo that delivers flavors of dried blueberry that mix with notes of baking spice and dark chocolate leading to an earthy textured finish with a... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Squall Line
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Squall Line
Squall Line is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec and 1% Merlot, delivering a rich mouthfeel, with flavors of blueberry nicely balanced by dark chocolate and textured notes of cocoa with a solid... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates 2017 Reserve Cavalie
Mercer Estates 2017 Reserve Cavalie
Cavalie is a red wine blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It delivers rich flavors of blueberries with a nice burst of acidity that mixes with notes... [read more]
 
Brian Carter Cellars 2019 Oriana
Brian Carter Cellars 2019 Oriana
This white wine blend includes primarily Rhone varietals including 49% Viognier and 41% Roussanne that are mixed with 10% Riesling. On the nose, light floral aromas blend with notes of stone fruits and just a... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 The Wine Project
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 The Wine Project
This red wine blend of 61% Petit Verdot, 30% Petite Sirah and 9% Carmenere from Lewiston Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars is big, bold and intriguing. It gets your attention with prominent aromas of sage and... [read more]
 
Dama Wines 2018 Syrah Lonesome Springs Vineyard
Dama Wines 2018 Syrah Lonesome Springs Vineyard
This is a nicely layered Syrah from Walla Walla's Dama Wines, delivering velvety flavors of Boysenberry and spice upfront, chocolate notes emerging on the mid-palate and a lingering dry finish hinting at ground espresso. On... [read more]
 
Chemeketa Cellars 2018 Mourvedre
Chemeketa Cellars 2018 Mourvedre
This Mourvedre was made by the Wine Studies Program at Chemeketa Community College and their wines often claim top awards in blind competitions. This one is a bright and earthy style Mourvedre with notes of... [read more]
 
Fences Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Fences Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
This Southern Oregon Sauvignon Blanc from Medford's Fences Winery grabs you with tangy citrus acidity with flavors of grapefruit and lemon that build and hold on the palate for a long finish with a drop... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2016 Logan
Elsom Cellars 2016 Logan
Logan is a red wine blend consisting of 64% Malbec, 32% Merlot and 4% Syrah, presenting nicely structured acidity that delivers rich flavors of blueberry mixed with notes of baking spice, then emerging notes of... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Storm Front
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Storm Front
Storm Front is a red wine blend of 44% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot and 12% Malbec. It delivers flavors of blueberry that show a nice burst of acidity that mix with baking... [read more]
 
Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir La Colina Vineyard
Beacon Hill Winery 2018 Pinot Noir La Colina Vineyard
This polished Pinot Noir from Oregon's Dundee Hills is velvety smooth on the palate with bright fruit alluding to raspberry and cherry that mixes with notes of cocoa that linger through the finish with a... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Pinot Blanc
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Pinot Blanc
This Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc shows some bold complexity and richness from a year that allowed picking of the grapes at their peak. The wine delivers mouth coating viscosity with complex flavors including spiced pear... [read more]
 
Three of Cups Winery 2018 L’ermite Grenache
Three of Cups Winery 2018 L'ermite Grenache
Woodinville Washington's Three of Cups Winery used grapes from Columbia Valley and barrel aged the wine for two years for this nicely structured, light and bright style Grenache. Aromas are surprisingly complex and inviting, led... [read more]
 
Fletcher Bay Winery 2019 Sangiovese
Fletcher Bay Winery 2019 Sangiovese
Bainbridge Island Washington's Fletcher Bay Winery used grapes from Walla Walla's Dwelley Vineyard for this modern style Sangiovese that delivers a seamless balance of fruit, earth and spice. Aromas allude to dried herbs and floral-spice... [read more]
 
Holesinsky Winery 2008 Hoser Port
Holesinsky Winery 2008 Hoser Port
This Port style fortified dessert wine from Idaho's Holesinsky Winery used traditional Port grapes of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao from the Snake River Valley. On the palate, it delivers intriguing flavors of... [read more]
 
Hamilton Russell Oregon 2019 Maple Grove Chardonnay
Hamilton Russell Oregon 2019 Maple Grove Chardonnay
This light and zesty style Chardonnay is the Oregon project of South Africa's Hamilton Russell Vineyards who has a 40-year history crafting the wines of Burgundy. It presents enticing aromas of apple pie with a... [read more]
 
GFW 2018 Cabernet Franc
GFW 2018 Cabernet Franc
This zesty and spicy style Cabernet Franc from Yakima Washington's GFW used fruit from the high-elevation and sloped Wickersham Vineyard. It delivers nice balance of acidity alluding to tart cherry and plum skin mixing with... [read more]
 
Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Melange Rouge
Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Melange Rouge
This red wine blend from Lake Chelan's Tipsy Canyon Winery includes 63% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 12% Malbec. It presents, bright flavors of black cherry and grilled plum that mix with notes of peppery... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Malbec
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Malbec
Snoqualmie Washington's Sigillo Cellars used grapes from Wahluke Slope for this Malbec that delivers juicy notes of blueberry and black raspberry with lively notes of baking spices and nicely woven tannins that carry hints of... [read more]
 
Sol Stone Winery 2019 Chardonnay
Sol Stone Winery 2019 Chardonnay
For this wine, Woodinville Washington's Sol Stone Winery used Chardonnay grapes from Stillwater Creek Vineyard within the state's newest AVA: Royal Slope. The wine presents aromas of crème fraiche and yellow apple with a chalky... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2018 Pun
TruthTeller 2018 Pun
Pun is a red wine blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 15% Petit Verdot from Red Mountain. It delivers flavors of dried cherry that find a nice balance of acidity while nicely integrated... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 The Estates Malbec
Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 The Estates Malbec
This Wahluke Slope Malbec from Prosser Washington's Milbrandt Vineyards delivers a nicely rounded mouthfeel with balanced structure that features a nice pop of acidity alluding to blueberries that mix with lively spice, notes of cocoa... [read more]
 
Tulpen Cellars 2016 Coalescence
Tulpen Cellars 2016 Coalescence
This red wine blend from Walla Walla's Tulpen Cellars includes 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. On the nose, aromas of ripe black fruit meet a combination of cedar, black peppercorn, baking spices and just... [read more]
 
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2020 Le Rose
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2020 Le Rose
This crisp, dry and beautifully aromatic rose is made with 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Syrah. It's very expressive on the nose with aromas of peach, strawberry and watermelon that mix with prominent sweet florals... [read more]
 
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Matthew’s Reserve Pinot Noir
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Matthew's Reserve Pinot Noir
This wine from Willamette Valley's LaVelle Vineyards spent two years in oak barrels to reach a bold mix of fruit and spice. It entices you with forward aromas of Allspice that wrap around rich red... [read more]
 
Almaterra 2018 Windhorse Vineyard Zinfandel
Almaterra 2018 Windhorse Vineyard Zinfandel
This is a plush and spicy style Zinfandel from Hood River's AlmaTerra. It delivers rich flavors of plum that mix with notes of chocolate, a dusting of espresso and baking spice that find a nice... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Gruner Veltliner Green Lizard
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Gruner Veltliner Green Lizard
The Green Lizard designation on this Gruner Veltliner indicates the wine is made in the style of Austria's Smaragd designated Gruners, a term not allowed in the US. The wines are the most age worthy... [read more]
 
Fletcher Bay Winery 2018 Syrah
Fletcher Bay Winery 2018 Syrah
Bainbridge Island Washington's Fletcher Bay Winery used 88% Syrah blended with 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec from the Walla Walla Valley for this Syrah. Expressive, inviting and complex aromas present a mix of blackberry... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2018 EVO
Sigillo Cellars 2018 EVO
This red wine blend includes 50% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. It presents lively aromas of jammy black fruit that mix with spicy aromas of Allspice and black peppercorn. On the palate... [read more]
 
Dowsett Family Winery 2018 Gewurztraminer
Dowsett Family Winery 2018 Gewurztraminer
Crisp and fresh, this dry Gewurztraminer uses grapes from Celilo Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA. It presents inviting aromas of guava with hints of peach jam, lovely florals and a hint of candied ginger... [read more]
 
D’Anu 2016 Sangiovese
D'Anu 2016 Sangiovese
This Sangiovese from Oregon's slice of the Walla Walla Valley is rich, savory and intriguing. On the nose, it presents a striking combination of savory aromas mixing with sauced fruit where notes of Hoisin are... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere
This is a rich and layered style of Carmenere with some classic varietal character. It introduces itself with prominent aromas of bell pepper that mingle with jammy black fruit. On the palate, it's beautifully bright... [read more]
 
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Pudding River Wine Cellars 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
An early budbreak and harvest at Salem Oregon's Pudding River estate in 2016 has resulted in a robust style Pinot Noir that delivers red fruit with some delightful layers. On the nose, vibrant aromas of... [read more]
 
J. Scott Cellars 2019 Chenin Blanc
J. Scott Cellars 2019 Chenin Blanc
This Southern Oregon Chenin Blanc is bright and fruity with a beautiful balance of herbal and mineral notes. Complex and inviting on the nose, it presents beautiful fruit salad aromas alluding to green apple, peach... [read more]
 
Rider Cellars 2018 Estate Zweigelt
Rider Cellars 2018 Estate Zweigelt
Zweigelt is Austria's most planted grape, but more of a rare bird in the Northwest. It is the result of crossbreeding Blaufrankish and St. Laurent varietals to create a disease resistant, cool climate grape. This... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Estate Selection Pinot Noir
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Estate Selection Pinot Noir
On the nose, this Southern Oregon Pinot Noir presents a very pretty mix of fragrant rose and aromatic dried herbs that mingle with notes of cherry compote. On the palate, red fruit flavors hint at... [read more]
 
Mustard Seed Cellars 2018 Moving Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon
Mustard Seed Cellars 2018 Moving Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon
Roseburg Oregon's Mustard Seed Cellars sourced their Cabernet Sauvignon for this offering from Oregon's slice of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. It's wonderfully expressive to the nose, offering rich, complex, warm and spicy aromas. It's... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2020 Sparkling Chardonnay
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2020 Sparkling Chardonnay
This creamy Blanc de Blancs style sparkling wine is 100% Chardonnay from Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley. Its aromas of peach blend nicely with notes of almond paste and light florals; and on the palate, it... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2017 Syrah
Elsom Cellars 2017 Syrah
This Horse Heaven Hills Syrah from Seattle's Elsom Cellars is luxurious and mouth-coating with rich flavors of blackberry and chocolate that are layered nicely through the mid-palate before fading to an earthy finish hinting at... [read more]
 
Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard 2018 Beacon Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Beacon Hill Winery 2018 Beacon Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir presents prominent floral notes that wrap around red berry and candied cherry aromas with hints of baking spice and dried herbs. On the palate, it's a delightful mix of bright... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2018 Elevation Estate Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Tertulia Cellars 2018 Elevation Estate Cabernet Franc
This offering from Walla Walla's Tertulia Cellars offers lively red fruit showing nice acidity and spice balanced with firm tannins carrying earthy notes of cocoa that linger through a textured finish with some peppery spice... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery Dry 2019 Riesling
Sweet Cheeks Winery Dry 2019 Riesling
This Willamette Valley Riesling is perfectly crisp with flavors of tart green apple, gooseberry, lime and melon rind mixing with a prominent core minerality on an extensive lingering finish. On the nose, floral and petrol... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Chris James Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
Appearing medium in color, this Pinot Noir delivers notes of tart red fruit alluding to cranberry and blueberry that are balanced by prominent tannins carrying notes of cocoa that linger through a textured finish. Balanced... [read more]
 
Lodmell Cellars 2010 Bend Sinister
Lodmell Cellars 2010 Bend Sinister
Dark and mysterious, this dessert wine is made from a late harvest blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Syrah. On the nose, it shows rich umami aromas of Hoisin and black licorice. On the palate... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Virga
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Virga
Virga is a red wine blend including 48% Mourvedre, 36% Syrah and 16% Grenache. It delivers flavors of fresh blueberries that show lively acidity and spice that are met on the mid-palate by hints of... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2019 Pinot Gris
King Estate Winery 2019 Pinot Gris
This dry and minerally Pinot Gris delivers the classic structure of an Italian Pinot Grigio. On the palate, it delivers a bright beam of lime and minerals that linger through the mid-palate with secondary notes... [read more]
 
Aurora Cellars 2018 Mt. Mazama Pinot Noir
Aurora Cellars 2018 Mt. Mazama Pinot Noir
This is a bright and earthy style Pinot Noir with tart red fruit that finds a nice balance with earthy flavors and textures. On the palate, a rich earthiness meets bright notes of cranberry with... [read more]
 
J. Scott Cellars 2017 Petite Sirah
J. Scott Cellars 2017 Petite Sirah
This Southern Oregon Petite Sirah is bold and fruit-forward while showing some nice structure and balance. On the palate, it opens with juicy flavors of sweet blueberries, then notes of dark chocolate emerge before a... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2018 Vintage Riesling
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2018 Vintage Riesling
This is an off-dry Riesling with nicely balanced fruit flavors perfect for a cheese course or spicy foods. It presents bold aromas of green apple with classic notes of petrol and hints of citrus zest... [read more]
 
Lazy River Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir
Lazy River Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Lazy River Vineyard on the steep south facing slope of Mt. Richmond near Yamhill Oregon is a beautiful expression of earth and fruit. On the nose, earthy, floral and herbal aromas... [read more]
 
Spangler Vineyards 2017 Claret
Spangler Vineyards 2017 Claret
This red blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc opens beautifully bright with notes of tart cherry that are delightfully balanced with a textured earthiness alluding to graphite, finishing with hints of leather and... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2015 Rapture Cabernet Franc
Harbinger Winery 2015 Rapture Cabernet Franc
This Cabernet Franc includes a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, offering tart cherry flavors that are balanced by prominent tannins with earthy notes of cocoa and espresso that linger through the finish... [read more]
 
Holesinsky Winery 2020 Billy Brew
Holesinsky Winery 2020 Billy Brew
With the look of a hazy beer, this offering from Idaho's Holesinsky Winery is a co-fermented mix of Chardonnay and peach. On the nose, ripe peach is prominent, but subtle herbal notes of sweet straw... [read more]
 
Bennett Vineyards & Wine Company 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve
Bennett Vineyards & Wine Company 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir
Bright red fruit and earth are trademarks of Oregon Pinot Noir and this one delivers a beautiful balance of these. Tart cherry and cranberry flavors are upfront, met with earthy notes of toasty espresso, a... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Gruner Veltliner Green Lizard
Reustle Prayer Rock 2018 Gruner Veltliner Green Lizard
Winemaker Stephen Reustle may just be a little obsessed about Austria's popular white wine grape and this is his version of a Smaragd designation wine that is named for an emerald-colored lizard that suns itself... [read more]
 
Lagana Cellars 2018 Eritage Vineyard Malbec
Lagana Cellars 2018 Eritage Vineyard Malbec
A beautiful medium-plus purple in color, this Malbec showcases fruit with vibrant acidity alluding to tart black cherry and blueberry nicely balanced with structured tannins carrying notes of cocoa and clay pot through a lingering... [read more]
 
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2019 Eroica Riesling
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2019 Eroica Riesling
A nice expression of crisp, dry Riesling with beautifully bright and balanced citrus flavors of lemon, lime and grapefruit, notes of melon rind and just a hint of sweetness alluding to Mandarin orange. Aromas of... [read more]
 
D’Anu 2019 Syrah
D'Anu 2019 Syrah
This Columbia Valley Syrah from McMinnville Oregon's D'Anu Wines delivers flavors of blueberry and black raspberry that show a nice balance of acidity lingering through the mid-palate and nicely structured tannins carry the finish with... [read more]
 
Colter’s Creek Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Colter's Creek Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Lewis-Clark Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Idaho's Colter Creek Winery offers a luscious mouthfeel of rich berry sauce punctuated by lively notes of baking spice that round out to hint at earthy flavors of dark... [read more]
 
Three of Cups 2020 Le Voeu Sauvignon Blanc
Three of Cups 2020 Le Voeu Sauvignon Blanc
This Sauvignon Blanc from Woodinville Washington's Three of Cups uses grapes from Washington's newest AVA, Royal Slope, northeast of Yakima. It's bright and rounded up front with flavors of Meyer lemon and a splash of... [read more]
 
Winescape 2018 Marmot Incarnate
Winescape 2018 Marmot Incarnate
This red blend of 50% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre and 25% Malbec presents flavors of juicy black plum that mixes beautifully with brambly herbal notes, lingering nicely through the midpalate before a lovely dry finish showing... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2019 Domaine Pinot Gris
King Estate Winery 2019 Domaine Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris is a flagship wine for Eugene Oregon's King Estate and this wine lands on the palate with bright notes of lime and minerals that expand through the midpalate, finishing with a nice minerality... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Sunset
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Sunset
This medium bodied Bordeaux style red blend features 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 9% Carmenere and 8% Malbec. On the palate, it delivers flavors of blueberry with a nice... [read more]
 
Rider Cellars 2020 Estate Riesling
Rider Cellars 2020 Estate Riesling
Bright citrus flavors straddle a just off-dry balance alluding to Meyer lemon, pink grapefruit and peach pit with lingering lime and orange zest acidity through an extensive finish. On the nose, aromas of green apple... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Tempranillo Winemaker’s Reserve
Reustle Prayer Rock 2017 Winemaker's Reserve Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo shows off a silky mouthfeel with notes of strawberry-chocolate truffle before textured notes of cocoa linger on a dry, earthy finish. It's very aromatic with notes of smoky cedar, black peppercorn... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, fresh and balanced, this Southern Oregon Sauvignon Blanc from Eugene's Sweet Cheeks Winery presents a nice beam of lime on the palate with notes of melon rind, peach pit and bright finish showing a... [read more]
 
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2016 Petite Sirah
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2016 Petite Sirah
This full bodied, fruit forward Petite Sirah shows nice structure with bright and juicy flavors of blueberry that grab you and linger through the midpalate with emerging notes of cocoa and espresso, a graphite minerality... [read more]
 
H3 2019 Rose
H3 2019 Rose
Sweet aromas of citrus blossom, peach, watermelon and light notes of strawberry are an inviting introduction to this rose that combines mostly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. On the palate, it presents flavors of tart... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars Mike’s Reserve Red No. 3 (Non-vintage)
Latah Creek Wine Cellars Mike's Reserve Red No. 3
From the 2018 vintage, this red wine blend includes 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Tempranillo and 13% Syrah, plus 17% Petit Verdot from the 2019 vintage. It presents a mouthful of juicy dark berries and black... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2019 Grenache
Elsom Cellars 2019 Grenache
This light styled Grenache shows surprising complexity starting with prominent flavors of clove-spiced raspberry that give way to notes of chocolate-raspberry truffle before a finish showing peppery spice and a gravelly minerality. Aromas feature classic... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2018 Amelia’s Cuvee Chardonnay
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2018 Amelia's Cuvee Chardonnay
This bright and zesty style Chardonnay is clean and crisp with flavors of lime and Meyer lemon that build expansively on the palate, linger and finally give way to notes of stony minerality and a... [read more]
 
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Horse Heaven Hill Cabernet Sauvignon from Prosser Washington's Martinez & Martinez projects a bright beam of black cherry that meets firm tannins with notes of cocoa, vanilla and earthy hints of clay dust and... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2020 The Miscreant Project Hedonista
TruthTeller 2020 The Miscreant Project Hedonista
This is 100% Albarino displays vibrant acidity and an outstanding lengthy finish. On the nose, mineral and lime take center stage with secondary aromas of orange zest, peach and orange blossom. On the palate, it's... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Wines 2017 Rock Island Red
Ryan Patrick Wines 2017 Rock Island Red
This red blend is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (54%) and Merlot (27%) that presents a juicy mouthfeel with black fruit flavors that are met by rich notes of chocolate before a lengthy spicy finish. On the... [read more]
 
La Velle Vineyards 2019 Northwest Duet White Blend
LaVelle Vineyards 2019 Northwest Duet White Blend
Early Muscat and Riesling come together with surprising balance in this just off-dry white blend from Willamette Valley. On the nose, green apple and citrus zest shine through just a hint of oily petroleum. On... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2015 Syrah
Harbinger Winery 2015 Syrah
Columbia Valley fruit is featured in this Syrah from Port Angeles Washington's Harbinger Winery. On the palate, flavors of blueberry and red plum with balanced acidity meet earthy notes of graphite, hints of peppery spice... [read more]
 
H3 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
H3 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Certainly a best buy at $15, the H3 Sauvignon Blanc is built to please with its balanced, crisp flavor profile that shows some true finesse. On the nose, fresh green herbs and a hint of... [read more]
 
Dowsett Family Winery 2018 Pinot Noir Becklin Vineyards
Dowsett Family Winery 2018 Pinot Noir Becklin Vineyards
This Walla Walla winery has roots in Oregon's Willamette Valley and this Pinot shows that early experience on winemaker Chris Dowsett's resume. This wine delivers lovely flavors of spiced cherry compote upfront that linger through... [read more]
 
2Hawk Vineyard 2019 Grenache Rose
2Hawk Vineyard 2019 Grenache Rose
This rose of Grenache presents fresh and complex aromas and flavors, but with surprising subtlety. On the nose, delicate, but lovely florals mix with notes of watermelon and hints of stone fruit. On the palate... [read more]
 
Palencia 2017 El Vinador Cabernet Sauvignon
Palencia 2017 El Vinador Cabernet Sauvignon
On the palate, flavors of black cherry and brambly blackberry show ample acidity upfront with nicely structured tannins carrying notes of cocoa, mint and clay dust through a polished finish. A very expressive nose shows... [read more]
 
Panther Creek Cellars 2019 Chardonnay-Pinot Noir White Blend
Panther Creek Cellars 2019 Chardonnay-Pinot Noir White Blend
This is a surprising blend of Willamette Valley Chardonnay blended with Pinot Noir that spend little time on the skins, then was aged in 100% stainless steel. On the nose, aromas allude to peach and... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Dolcetto
Chris James Cellars 2018 Dolcetto
This red wine grape with its roots in Northern Italy is often tart and rustic, making it a perfect pairing for rich, savory dishes. This one from Oregon's Willamette Valley fits the bill beautifully. Flavors... [read more]
 
Colter’s Creek Winery 2018 Fondo Estate Syrah
Colter's Creek Winery 2018 Fondo Estate Syrah
Black fruit is nicely balanced by prominent earthy notes of graphite, before revealing a core acidity of tart cherry and plum skin that elevates on the finish with just a hint of finely ground espresso... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2019 Transparency
Season Cellars 2019 Transparency
This Southern Oregon aromatic white blend combines 50% Muller-Thurgau, 35% Muscat and 15% Riesling. On the nose, bold aromas showcase orange blossom, peach, pear and honey. On the palate, it displays a rich mouthfeel and... [read more]
 
Intrinsic 2018 Red Blend
Intrinsic 2018 Red Blend
This red wine blend is made of nearly equal parts Cabernet Franc and Malbec, presenting bright flavors of red plum and black cherry nicely balanced by notes of cola and cocoa with dark chocolate lingering... [read more]
 
H3 2018 Red Blend
H3 2018 Red Blend
At only $15, this red wine blend is a solid candidate for an everyday wine without sacrificing balanced flavors and a polished structure. It consists of 52% Syrah, 36% Merlot, 11% Cab and 1% Viognier... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Estate Syrah
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Estate Syrah
This Syrah from Lewiston Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars presents bold aromas and a beautiful balance of fruit and earth. The nose shows prominent florals alluding to lavender with complex aromas of green peppercorn, Allspice and... [read more]
 
SMAK Wines 2020 Summer Rose
SMAK Wines 2020 Summer Rose
This wine is actually Pinot Gris that often picks up a rosy hue from time on the skins, though this one picked up only the slightest of color and could also be served as a... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Optimism GSM
Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Optimism GSM
This Rhone-style red blend from Walla Walla's Eternal Wines offers notes of dried cherry that are nicely balanced with earthy textures and flavors alluding to dark chocolate and clay pot minerality that linger through a... [read more]
 
CR Sandidge 2018 Triumph
CR Sandidge 2018 Triumph
Triumph is a red wine blend of Bordeaux varietals including 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. It beautifully balances flavors of black cherry and dark chocolate while its firm structure offers building acidity... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2018 Shorebird Chardonnay
Westport Winery 2018 Shorebird Chardonnay
This exceptional Chardonnay from Westport Washington's Westport Winery lands bright on the palate with fruit flavors alluding to mango, apricot and Meyer lemon that linger before fading to reveal notes of mineral with a splash... [read more]
 
Elephant Seven 2018 Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah
Elephant Seven 2018 Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah
This Syrah from Walla Walla's Elephant Seven presents rich and mouth-filling flavors alluding to a spiced sauce of dark berries with prominent notes of dark chocolate and a graphite minerality carried by uplifting tannins that... [read more]
 
Ferraro Cellar 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ferraro Cellar 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Paul Oregon's Ferraro Cellar used grapes from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills for this beautifully structured Cabernet Sauvignon. It's bold and inviting on the nose with fragrant aromas of Eucalyptus, spice and sauced black fruit... [read more]
 
Kriselle Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Kriselle Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
This Southern Oregon Sauvignon Blanc presents pleasant aromas of white peach, fresh green herbs and citrus zest. Gripping flavors of Meyer lemon, grapefruit and tart pineapple find a pleasing bright balance, linger on the palate... [read more]
 
Wesport Winery 2018 True Blue Malbec
Wesport Winery 2018 True Blue Malbec
True Blue from Westport Winery is a juicy styled Malbec from Washington's Rattlesnake Hills. On the nose, rich aromas of dark berries and black raisin mix with a prominent dose of Allspice. On the palate... [read more]
 
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Harbinger Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lively fruit, ample earthy and savory notes make this a standout Washington Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, complex notes of pipe tobacco, spearmint, black pepper and dried herbs mix nicely with light aromas of berry... [read more]
 
Rellik Winery 2019 Sparkling Grenache
Rellik Winery 2019 Sparkling Grenache
This sparkling Grenache rose from Southern Oregon is a beautiful pale pink and is brightly balanced with flavors of watermelon rind, rhubarb, a splash of cranberry and hints of crushed rock minerality. Aromas of an... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Renaissance Red
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Renaissance Red
This is a red blend consisting of 53% Syrah, 17% Merlot, 16% Malbec, 11% Carmenere and 3% Malbec. It offers bold floral and herbal aromas that meld with notes of black and red fruits. On... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Barbera
Chris James Cellars 2018 Barbera
Carlton Oregon's Chris James Cellars used fruit from Walla Walla Valley for this fine example of Northwest Barbera. On the nose, hints of dried strawberry mix with prominent floral and herbal aromas including black peppercorn... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner
Austria's popular white wine grape has found a home in Oregon's Umpqua Valley and this one from Roseburg's Trella Vineyards offers aromas of fresh green herbs and lemon balm that mix with light aromas of... [read more]
 
Eleven Winery 2019 Mourvedre “The Prodigy”
Eleven Winery 2019 Mourvedre "The Prodigy"
Typically a full-bodied blending grape, this Mourvedre shows restraint in color and body, appearing a pale purple. An early harvest resulted in a surprising acidic balance on the fruit alluding to Boysenberry and a dusting... [read more]
 
SMAK Wines 2020 Fall/Winter Rose
SMAK Wines 2020 Fall/Winter Rose
Fiona Mak's SMAK Wines in Walla Walla is all about the range of possibility for rose wines and this is one of two Gold Medal winners from her 2020 vintage. This one is a rose... [read more]
 
H3 2017 Merlot
H3 2017 Merlot
This large production Merlot will be a hit for those seeking a fruit forward wine that shows some real finesse. Aromas are boldly incensed with prominent notes of Allspice and a hint of bay leaf... [read more]
 
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Carmenere
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Carmenere
This nicely structured Carmenere from Whidbey Island's Spoiled Dog Winery uses fruit from Yakima's Sugarloaf Vineyard. It finds a nice balance between lighter and richer styles of Carmenere with signature spicy tones that are nicely... [read more]
 
Quiddity Wines 2018 Amore
Quiddity Wines 2018 AMORE
AMORE is a red Rhone style blend including 62% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre and 15% Grenache from Woodinville Washington's Quiddity Wines. On the nose, dried cherry and baking spice find a nice balance with hints of... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Non-Vintage Rapture of the Deep
Westport Winery Rapture of the Deep (Non-Vintage)
Westport Winery is located in the heart of Washington's cranberry country and Rapture of the Deep is a sparkling cranberry wine that may be easy to dismiss as a gimmick - until you try it... [read more]
 
Lumos Wine Co. 2017 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir
Lumos Wine Co. 2017 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir pulls you in with aromas of red berries and lavender potpourri that mix for a nice combination of fruit, florals and earth. The silky mouthfeel is bright with notes of tart cherries... [read more]
 
Ad Lucem 2016 Day Star Syrah
Ad Lucem 2016 Day Star Syrah
Black cherry and Boysenberry flavors show a nice brightness while nicely integrated tannins on the mid-palate carry notes of cocoa, espresso and an earthy graphite minerality that linger to a dry finish. Aromas allude to... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Tierra Labrada Elevation Vineyard Merlot
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Tierra Labrada Elevation Vineyard Merlot
This Merlot from Tertulia Cellars showcases fruit from their Elevation Estate Vineyard, one of the highest in Walla Walla with soil described as silt and fractured basalt. On the nose, it presents blackberry jam with... [read more]
 
Vizcaya Winery 2019 Albarino
Vizcaya Winery 2019 Albarino
This Albarino from Idaho's Vizcaya Winery presents a nose with prominent minerality upfront, met by light aromas of lemon brushed apple. On the palate, lime and grapefruit flavors offer a refreshing entry, linger through the... [read more]
 
Druvor Hill 2018 Riesling
Druvor Hill 2018 Riesling
This Willamette Valley Riesling offers lovely florals that mix perfectly with traditional varietal notes of petroleum and fruity notes of apple and pear. On the palate, it delivers a nice mix of lime and minerals... [read more]
 
Freja Cellars 2014 Winemaker’s Reserve Pinot Noir
Freja Cellars 2014 Winemaker's Reserve Pinot Noir
This is a richer style Pinot Noir, a medium-plus ruby in color with an expressive nose that displays complex aromas of dried cherry, fragrant rose, Allspice and dried herbs. On the palate, it delivers flavors... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2019 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2019 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
This Chardonnay is a light and zesty style in the tradition of French Chablis. On the nose, it presents pleasing aromas of tree fruit and tropical fruits with notes of citrus zest. On the palate... [read more]
 
Quiddity Wines 2018 Ubuntu
Quiddity Wines 2018 UBUNTU
This Grenache from Woodinville Washington's Quiddity Wines used fruit from Rattlesnake Hills for this vibrant and complex offering. On the nose, expressive aromas of red fruits mix beautifully with floral notes of lavender and Eucalyptus... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2018 Maritime
Westport Winery 2018 Maritime
Maritime is a Sparkling Riesling using grapes from Washington's Rattlesnake Hills that present aromas of green apple, orange blossom and lemon zest. It's off-dry on the palate, but displays nice acidity with notes of nectarine... [read more]
 
Sokol Blosser Winery 2020 Rose of Pinot Noir
Sokol Blosser Winery 2020 Rose of Pinot Noir
This rose of Pinot Noir is a beautiful light to medium salmon in color and the expressive nose presents aromas of fresh strawberry and peach, lightly perfumed with florals. On the palate, it presents a... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
This is a medium-bodied Pinot straddling ruby and garnet in color. The nose presents beautiful florals, fresh red berries, a dusting of Allspice and aromatic dried herbs. Rounded flavors of cherry and baking spice are... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2019 Lochsa Chardonnay
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2019 Lochsa Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Idaho's Lewis-Clark Valley AVA offers up aromas of yellow apple, lemon crème brulee and citrus blossom. On the palate, it delivers flavors of crisp Asian pear, a dusting of baking spices and... [read more]
 
Golden Ridge Cellars 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Golden Ridge Cellars 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Black fruits, peppery spice and earthy nuances come together beautifully in this Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, berry jam mixes with prominent aromas of bell pepper and secondary notes of pipe tobacco... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2016 Madrigal
Northwest Cellars 2016 Madrigal
Madrigal is a red blend of Rhone varietals including nearly equal parts of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. It presents prominent aromas of raspberry jam and red plum lightly perfumed with lavender. On the palate, mouthwatering... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2019 Stargazer
Red Lily Vineyards 2019 Stargazer
Stargazer is 100% Verdejo, a Spanish varietal known for being crisp and herbaceous. This effort from Southern Oregon's Red Lily Vineyards presents aromas of fresh chopped herbs, lime and green apple. On the palate, it... [read more]
 
Stone Griffon Vineyard 2016 Jill Marie Estate Pinot Noir
Stone Griffon Vineyard 2016 Jill Marie Estate Pinot Noir
This wine is beautiful representation of Oregon Pinot Noir with a bright freshness, earthy elements and a solid structure throughout. Its complex nose offers aromas of fragrant rose, ripe plum, red licorice, Allspice and sweet... [read more]
 
Abbey Road Farm 2018 Chardonnay
Abbey Road Farm 2018 Chardonnay
This is a bright Chardonnay in the unoaked style of French Chablis from Abbey Road Farm, a bed and breakfast and working farm and vineyard in Carlton Oregon. The wine presents pleasant aromas alluding to... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2018 Nirvana
Westport Winery 2018 Nirvana
This red Rhone blend includes 42% Mourvedre, 34% Grenache and 23% Syrah. On the nose, red berry jam and dark chocolate aromas mix with herbal-floral notes of lavender and dried herbs. On the palate, a... [read more]
 
Winescape 2017 Merlot
Winescape 2017 Merlot
This wine is 77% Merlot blended with 23% Petit Verdot, giving it extra depth and complexity. On the nose, aromas of dried cherries and cedar mix with hints of Allspice and bay leaf. On the... [read more]
 
Rider Cellars 2019 Estate Pinot Blanc
Rider Cellars 2019 Estate Pinot Blanc
This Pinot Blanc is loaded with fruit in an off-dry style. Aromas allude to peach, pear, Honeydew melon and a splash of cream. On the palate, peach and apricot take center stage with a drizzle... [read more]
 
Perennial Vintners 2016 Syrah
Perennial Vintners 2016 Syrah
Bainbridge Island's Perennial Vintners used Yakima Valley Syrah for this savory and earthy offering. Rich, spicy and complex aromas of ripe plum, blackberry jam, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and smoky bacon fat are all on... [read more]
 
Panther Creek Cellars 2019 Pinot Gris
Panther Creek Cellars 2019 Pinot Gris
This Willamette Valley Pinot Gris offers aromas of green apple and stone fruits mixed with floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate, flavors of Meyer lemon and fleshy peach pit offer nicely balanced acidity... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir
Chris James Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir
This wine invites you in with bold aromas that allude to dried cherry, vanilla and a rose petal-clove potpourri. On the palate, rich cherry and baking spice find a nice balance upfront with acids that... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Petit Verdot
Sigillo Cellars 2018 Petit Verdot
Balanced notes of black fruit, lively spice and earth come together beautifully in this 100% Petit Verdot. It presents aromas of fresh blackberries, dried herbs and a touch of clove spice. On the palate, dark... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates 2019 Mercer Bros. Chardonnay
Mercer Estates 2019 Mercer Bros. Chardonnay
This a light and zesty style Chardonnay offers abundant fruit aromas and flavors with a touch of creaminess. It presents fruity aromas of yellow apple, pear and tropical fruits that mix with light florals and... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Northwest Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Kirkland Washington's Northwest Cellars includes 20% Petit Verdot. It's richly aromatic, displaying notes of blackberry jam, black peppercorn, eucalyptus and baking spice. On the palate, it shows lively acidity in fruit... [read more]
 
C R Standidge 2017 Whistle Punk
C R Standidge 2017 Whistle Punk
Whistle Punk is a Columbia Valley Syrah blended with 5% Merlot that presents inviting aromas of eucalyptus mixed with rich black fruit and complex notes of black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and vanilla. On the palate... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2018 Going Coastal
Westport Winery 2018 Going Coastal
Going Coastal is a sparkling Gewurztraminer from the Washington Coast's Westport Winery that primarily sources grapes from the eastern part of the state including this one from Yakima Valley. On the nose, light floral notes... [read more]
 
Tulpen Cellars 2013 Chateau Papa Chan
Tulpen Cellars 2013 Chateau Papa Chan
This Rhone varietal red wine blend includes 68% Syrah, 27% Grenache and 5% Viognier. On the nose, it presents balanced aromas of red berry jam mixed with lovely florals and hints of cured meat. On... [read more]
 
Winescape 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winescape 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Spokane Washington's Winescape is blended with 8% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. It presents rich aromas of jammy black fruits and dried fruits that are mixed with notes of sweet tobacco... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2019 Chardonnay
Stave & Stone Winery 2019 Chardonnay
This zesty style Chardonnay from Hood River Oregon's Stave & Stone Winery offers a nice mixture of tree fruit aromas including yellow apple and pear that mix nicely with light floral notes of orange blossom... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2016 Eternal Echo Syrah
Eternal Wines 2016 Eternal Echo Syrah
Only two barrels of Eternal Echo Syrah were produced and it is a savory and earthy statement of Washington Syrah with rich aromas of hoisin plum sauce with floral notes of lavender and hints of... [read more]
 
JosephJane Winery 2017 Tempranillo
JosephJane Winery 2017 Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo presents subtle aromas of fig and strawberry-leather with notes of cigar box and vanilla. On the palate, flavors allude to chocolate covered cherries that are met by textured tannins carrying notes... [read more]
 
Hanson Vineyards 2019 Blanc de Noir
Hanson Vineyards 2019 Blanc de Noir
Blanc de Noir is a white wine made from Pinot Noir grapes that are fermented without the skins. This one from Willamette Valley's Hanson Vineyards shows abundant minerality on the nose mixed with aromas of... [read more]
 
Seven Bridges Winery 2016 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Seven Bridges Winery 2016 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This urban winery in Portland sourced grapes from both Walla Walla and Red Mountain for this bold and balanced Cabernet. Rich, complex and spicy aromas are led by fragrant eucalyptus with notes of black peppercorn... [read more]
 
Golden Ridge Cellars 2016 Estate Merlot
Golden Ridge Cellars 2016 Estate Merlot
This Walla Walla Merlot is juicy, earthy and elegantly structured. The nose displays dried fruit aromas alluding to fig and spice cake that mix with notes of dark chocolate and vanilla. A juicy mouthfeel with... [read more]
 
Lopez Island Vineyards 2019 Madeleine Angevine
Lopez Island Vineyards 2019 Madeleine Angevine
Crisp, aromatic and perfect for seafood, Madeleine Angevine is a white wine grape with origins in France's marine influenced Loire Valley. The early ripening grape is finding a home in Western Washington and this one... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2015 Red Lily Tempranillo
Red Lily Vineyards 2015 Red Lily Tempranillo
This Tempranillo from Southern Oregon's Red Lily Vineyards presents prominent aromas of cedar that mix with dried fruits, soaring florals and a hint of vanilla. It delivers a juicy mouth feel, but carries a core... [read more]
 
Three of Cups Winery 2016 Le Bateleur Cabernet Sauvignon
Three of Cups Winery 2016 Le Bateleur Cabernet Sauvignon
This Red Mountain Cabernet from Woodinville Washington's Three of Cups delivers a nice balance of fruit, acidity and earth. On the nose, aromas of dried cherries mix with notes of baking spice, lightly smoked cedar... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Chardonnay
Chris James Cellars 2018 Chardonnay
This is a light and zesty style Chardonnay with vibrant acids and just enough oak to add some texture. On the nose, aromas of lightly-toasted pie crust mix with herbal notes of fresh lemon balm... [read more]
 
Palencia 2016 El Viñador Petit Verdot
Palencia 2016 El Vinador Petit Verdot
This Wahluke Slope Petit Verdot presents bold, inviting fragrances that include lightly smoked blackberry jam that mix with floral and herbal notes alluding to lavender and dried herbs. On the palate, juicy black fruit is... [read more]
 
C R Sandidge 2018 Caris
C R Sandidge 2018 Caris
Although Cabernet Franc is usually in a supporting role, this Best of Class Bordeaux blend leads with the grape in a blend that includes 46% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot and 16% Malbec. On the nose... [read more]
 
Tipsy Canyon 2019 Viognier
Tipsy Canyon 2019 Viognier
Nicely structured acids, tropical fruits and a bright mineral finish make this a beautifully balanced Viognier. Aromas of peach, orange blossom and vanilla all show on nose and the palate delivers bright stone fruits, lemon... [read more]
 
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lewiston Idaho's Lindsay Creek Vineyards used Horse Heaven Hills fruit for this Cabernet that presents an enticing nose of spiced black fruit, cedar and dried herbs. Jammy flavors of blackberry coat the palate on the... [read more]
 
Warr-King Wines 2016 Merlot Red Mountain
Warr-King Wines 2016 Merlot Red Mountain
This Merlot from Woodinville's Warr-King Wines is a nice expression of Red Mountain fruit with rich and earthy character. It presents aromas of dark berries, chocolate and baking spice on the nose. On the palate... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Mercer Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Mercer Family Vineyards 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Prosser, Washington's Mercer Estates is 77% Cabernet blended with Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the nose are aromas of blackberry cobbler, cedar, pipe tobacco, mocha and Allspice. On the palate... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2016 Tempranillo
Trella Vineyards 2016 Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo from Trella Vineyards offers aromas of blackberry pie, brown sugar, cedar, cigar box and Allspice. On the palate, it delivers flavors of juicy Boysenberries and notes of chocolate and plum skin... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Braedyn
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Braedyn
This red blend includes 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 4% each of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Prominent complex aromas include, most notably, ripe black fruit, eucalyptus, black peppercorn and Allspice. On the... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2018 Gruner Veltliner Estate Selection Hefeabzug
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Gruner Veltliner Estate Selection Hefeabzug
Stephen Reustle was the first winemaker in the Northwest to commercially produce the popular Austrian grape Gruner Veltliner and he now crafts several different distinct bottlings each year. The Hefeabzug designation indicates this wine was... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Horse Heaven Hills
Elsom Cellars 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Horse Heaven Hills
This Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon from Seattle's Elsom Cellars offers inviting and complex aromas that include prominent notes of cedar mixed with a sauce of dark berries, baking spices and a hint of dried... [read more]
 
Belle Fiore Winery 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir
Belle Fiore Winery 2016 Reserve Pinot Noir
From Southern Oregon, this is a bold and ripe style Pinot Noir, a medium-plus ruby in color with rich aromas of ripe plum and dried cherry punctuated by spicy and herbal notes of Allspice and... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2019 Concrete Fermented Albariño
Coyote Canyon Winery 2019 Concrete Fermented Albarino
Coyote Canyon Winery was the first Washington winery to plant this popular white Spanish varietal in 2006 and this is their second vintage that has featured fermentation in concrete. This vintage is bright and balanced... [read more]
 
Desert Wind Winery 2016 Sandstorm Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Desert Wind Winery 2016 Sandstorm Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Seamless, beautifully structured and balanced, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a Bordeaux style blend with 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. Lovely aromas are complex with notes of dark berry jam, cedar, sweet tobacco... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2017 Syrah Winemaker\'s Reserve
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2017 Syrah Winemaker's Reserve
Winemaker Stephen Reustle is serious about his Syrah, usually creating three distinct versions, and this one features three different Syrah/Shiraz clones blended with 5% Grenache from his Roseburg, Oregon estate. It presents aromas of ripe... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Vintner\'s Blend
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Vintner's Blend
This Bordeaux blend with 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot presents bold aromas of Sandalwood and spice cake wrapped around a core of dried black fruit. On the palate, it's firmly structured with tannins and... [read more]
 
Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Riesling
Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Riesling
This off-dry Riesling comes from Washington's Lake Chelan AVA, but it captures fascinating tropical and exotic character. Aromas conjure up images of baked apple with cinnamon, mango chutney and citrus zest with floral notes of... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Cabernet Franc
This Cabernet Franc from Washington's Red Mountain hints at black and red fruit on the nose with prominent notes of sweet tobacco, clove and dried herbs. Fruit forward flavors of raspberry sauce are nicely balanced... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
King Estate Winery 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
This Pinot Gris is dry and minerally in style with aromas that allude to crisp apple, Asian pear, peach and light florals. On the palate. it presents sleekly balanced citrus flavors of lemon-lime that mix... [read more]
 
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2017 Meritage Proprietor\'s Reserve
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2017 Meritage Proprietor's Reserve
This Bordeaux style red blend from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is comprised of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, aged for 12 months in French and American oak, then allowed... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2019 Albariño
Coyote Canyon Winery 2019 Albarino
This popular Spanish varietal is gaining popularity in the Northwest for good reason: bright acids and a stony minerality make it a great pick for seafood and a wide range of dishes from Thai to... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2018 Malbec
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2018 Malbec
This Malbec from Central Washington's Ancient Lakes AVA offers aromas of dried black fruit, vanilla and sweet-floral dried herbs. On the palate, the fruit shows nice acidity alluding to black cherry and black raspberry, followed... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
Puffin Wines 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
This wine was a collaboration with winemaker Ray Walsh who was reared in New Zealand where he worked with Kim Crawford before being recruited as winemaker at Eugene's King Estate Winery and later launching his... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Le Cadeau
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Le Cadeau
This red wine blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon displays both boldness and elegance. Alluring, bold and complex aromas include cedar, menthol, black pepper, tobacco and Allspice that wrap around jammy black fruit... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Scooteney Flats Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Scooteney Flats Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a bold and textured Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington's Red Mountain. It's deep purple in color with intense aromas of jammy black fruit that mix with spicy and herbal notes of black peppercorn, coffee... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2017 Viognier
Season Cellars 2017 Viognier
This Southern Oregon Viognier offers a nose of peach marmalade and white pepper that mix with lovely floral aromas of orange blossom. On the palate, bright notes of tropical fruit show ample acidity with additional... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2017 The Cynic
TruthTeller 2017 The Cynic
The Cynic is 100% Syrah from Walla Walla Valley, appearing a medium-plus purple and featuring a beautifully aromatic and complex nose with notes alluding to blackberry jam, green peppercorn, lavender, sweet tobacco, Allspice and smoky... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2017 Merlot
Coyote Canyon Winery 2017 Merlot
This Horse Heaven Hills Merlot is rich and intriguing, showing abundant notes of ripe black fruit with herbal, floral and earthy nuances. On the nose, prominent herbal and floral notes mix with aromas of dried... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
King Estate Winery 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
A beautiful translucent pale ruby, this wine presents enticing aromas of fresh raspberries that mix with light florals and notes of cigar box. On the palate, bright notes of tart cherry and raspberry linger through... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Viognier
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Viognier
This is a full-bodied and complex Viognier from Southern Oregon offering intriguing aromas of white flowers, bubble gum, and peaches in vanilla-cream. On the palate, bright fruit flavors of mango, apricot and lemon curd mix... [read more]
 
Rivaura Estate Vineyards & Winery 2018 Grenache
Rivaura Estate Vineyards & Winery 2018 Grenache
This Grenache from Idaho's Lewis-Clark Valley was aged in all neutral French oak letting the fruit shine bright and fresh, but it's still nicely structured and complex. On the nose, aromas of raspberry jam mix... [read more]
 
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2016 Syrah
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2016 Syrah
This wine shows beautiful restraint and balance, appearing medium-plus purple and a little shy on the nose, but revealing complex notes of jammy black fruit with light earthy, peppery and herbal aromas with just a... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 La Belle Vie
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 La Belle Vie
This Bordeaux style red blend includes 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot resulting in a full-bodied wine, deep purple in appearance. Complex aromas start with jammy black fruit with prominent floral and herbal notes alluding... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2019 Pinot Gris
Puffin Wines 2019 Pinot Gris
Former winemaker at King Estate, Ray Walsh, collaborated with the Cannon Beach Wine Shack for this Puffin Wines Pinot Gris. Pale straw in color and dry and minerally in style, the wine presents abundant aromas... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Confluence
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Confluence
This is a Merlot dominant Bordeaux style blend with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot for a medium-plus bodied wine. It presents enticing aromas of fruitcake with lively notes of anise... [read more]
 
Rellik Winery 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Rellik Winery 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This Southern Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon was 25% barrel fermented and aged 30 months before bottling. It's medium-plus in body, rich and aromatic on the nose with notes of dried cherry, cedar, black peppercorn, pipe tobacco... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Bud Burst Reserve Red Wine
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Bud Burst Reserve Red Wine
This full-bodied Red Mountain wine is predominately Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blended with smaller amounts of Carmenere, Malbec and Petit Verdot. On the nose, it reads rich and complex with aromas of jammy... [read more]
 
Upsidedown Wine 2019 Rescue Rose
Upsidedown Wine 2019 Rescue Rose
This rose of Nebbiolo is whole cluster pressed on the lees resulting in a pale copper color. On the nose, beautiful aromas of crisp red apple mix with notes of citrus blossom, melon and strawberry... [read more]
 
Holesinsky Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
Holesinsky Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Idaho's Snake River Valley will be a hit with those who prefer a bolder, fruit-driven wine rather than the light and bright Pinots typical of Oregon. Its nearly opaque color is... [read more]
 
Fly Rod Cellars 2016 Stimulator Cabernet Sauvignon
Fly Rod Cellars 2016 Stimulator Cabernet Sauvignon
Fly Rod Cellars is an occasional project of Convergence Zone Cellars' assistant winemaker Troy Mandeville and cellarmaster John Richardson. This Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep ruby and offers forward sweet and spicy aromas... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Malbec
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Malbec
This wine from Snoqualmie Washington's Sigillo Cellars appears medium bodied, displaying a medium ruby in color, but the nose bursts with dried fruit aromas of prune and raisin that mix with notes of baking spices... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2019 Rose of Pinot Noir
Puffin Wines 2019 Rose of Pinot Noir
A delicate pale salmon in color, this Willamette Valley Rose of Pinot Noir offers pretty aromas of peach, strawberry, citrus and orange blossom. On the palate, bright acidity alludes to flavors of pink grapefruit, rhubarb... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Chehalem Mountains AVA presents a perfect transparent pale ruby appearance and beautifully balanced aromas of cigar box, rose and fresh red berries with a dash of brown sugar and... [read more]
 
StoneRiver Vineyards 2017 Petite Sirah
StoneRiver Vineyards 2017 Petite Sirah
This Southern Oregon Petite Sirah is deep purple in color with complex aromas and rich flavors that will make it a sure hit with lovers of full-bodied, fruit forward reds. Dark berry jam, peppery spice... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
This Southern Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in color, though it shows lighter on the palate. Aromas allude to jammy red and black fruits with notes of cedar, mint, black peppercorn and dried herbs... [read more]
 
Panther Creek Cellars 2017 Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir
Panther Creek Cellars 2017 Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir
This single vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir shines with a translucent, pale ruby, inviting you in with aromas of red berries that are lightly perfumed with florals and notes of dried herbs. On the palate... [read more]
 
Holesinsky Winery 2019 Buhljolais Rose of Syrah
Holesinsky Winery 2019 Buhljolais Rose of Syrah
The name for this Snake River Valley Rose of Syrah is a play on the town of Buhl, Idaho, home of Holesinsky Winery. It displays a pretty pale copper in color with aromas of juicy... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir
Beautiful translucent ruby in color, this Willamette Valley Pinot Noir presents delicate floral and herbal aromas that mix with notes of dried cherry and Allspice. On the palate, it's earthy, savory and bright with flavors... [read more]
 
Grizzly Peak Winery 2015 Syrah
Grizzly Peak Winery 2015 Syrah
This Southern Oregon Syrah from Medford's Grizzly Peak Winery is a medium-plus purple with forward and complex aromas showing notes of smoky bacon, blackberry jam, sweet tobacco, clove and black peppercorn. On the palate, flavors... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2017 The Great SchisM Reserve Riviere Galets Estate Vineyard
Tertulia Cellars 2017 The Great SchisM Reserve Riviere Galets Estate Vineyard
Inspired by French Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this red wine blend includes 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre and small portions of Cinsault and Counoise. It shows a medium body that is a brightly colored and presents aromas... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Chardonnay
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Chardonnay
This Southern Oregon Chardonnay from Applegate Valley offers prominent aromas of applesauce and pear with a dusting of cinnamon and secondary notes that hint at orange blossom and crème fraiche. On the palate, flavors alluding... [read more]
 
Lady Hill Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
Lady Hill Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from St. Paul Oregon's Lady Hill Winery is beautifully translucent, a pale garnet in color. On the nose, there are subtle, but complex aromas that seamlessly blend notes of sweet... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2017 Ginger Man Syrah
Longship Cellars 2017 Ginger Man Syrah
Straddling fruit forward and savory styles, this Syrah from Horse Heaven Hills includes 5% Grenache. It's a deep ruby in color with assertive aromas of black fruit, eucalyptus, peppery spice and sweet tobacco that meet... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Le Vilain Petit Canard
William Grassie Wine Estates 2015 Le Vilain Petit Canard
Dense and deep ruby in color, this blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec and 12% Petit Verdot presents rich aromatics of jammy black fruit with prominent spicy notes and a big whiff of incense... [read more]
 
Chemeketa Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
Chemeketa Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
From the wine studies program at Salem Oregon's Chemeketa Community College, this offering from Chemeketa Cellars is richly perfumed with intense florals that wrap around fruit alluding to dried cherries and notes of dried herbs... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2019 Orange Moscato
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2019 Orange Moscato
The Moscato grape is known for being aromatic and fruity and this one from Spokane Washington's Latah Creek is a polished off-dry example. Bold aromas speak to ripe sliced peaches, apricot, Mandarin orange and floral... [read more]
 
Ferraro Cellar 2018 Gunkel Vineyard Barbera
Ferraro Cellar 2018 Gunkel Vineyard Barbera
Barbera, the wine varietal with roots in Northern Italy, is known as the wine of the everyday man, but this Northwest version shows some exceptional character. It's vibrant with floral, herbal and earthy aromas that... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars Winery 2015 Syrah
Northwest Cellars Winery 2015 Syrah
A deep purple and presenting rich, complex aromas, this Yakima Valley Syrah from Northwest Cellars promises to be bold and it does it with some style. Flavors are juicy but rich, alluding to tart dried... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir
This Reserve Pinot Noir from Bluebird Hill Cellars is a beautiful pale ruby with pleasing aromas of potpourri spice and red fruit. Beautifully structured on the palate, it's bright with flavors of cranberry and ample... [read more]
 
Milbrandt 2017 Single Vineyard Series Clifton Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Milbrandt 2017 Clifton Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington's Wahluke Slope was used for this single vineyard wine offering bold aromas of berry jam and prominent notes of cedar, vanilla, Allspice and black peppercorn. On the palate, flavors of black... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2019 Rose of Pinot Noir
King Estate Winery 2019 Rose of Pinot Noir
This Rose of Pinot Noir from Eugene Oregon's King Estate shows off a stony minerality and delicate fruit flavors that are elegantly balanced with tart notes and a complimentary dash of astringency. Aromas include strawberry... [read more]
 
Robin Ridge Winery 2014 Meritage
Robin Ridge Winery 2014 Meritage
This red wine blend from British Columbia's Robin Ridge Winery includes 50% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. It offers intensely incensed and complex aromas that include spicy, herbal, smoky... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2016 Merlot Estate Selection
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2016 Merlot Estate Selection
This Southern Oregon Merlot from Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards offers aromas of red plum and raspberry mixed with notes of baking spice, sweet potting soil and a hint of dried herbs. Plum and raspberry repeat... [read more]
 
Kramer Vineyards 2017 Brut
Kramer Vineyards 2017 Brut
This sparkling brut is made with 52% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Meunier and 19% Pinot Noir from Kramer Vineyards in McMinnville, Oregon. The wine is medium straw in color with dense, fine bubbles. It offers light... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2017 Claret
Chris James Cellars 2017 Claret
This red blend of Bordeaux varietals from Carlton Oregon's Chris James Cellars includes equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec from the Columbia Gorge. It offers aromas of black fruit mixed with notes... [read more]
 
Girardet Vineyards 2017 Bush Vine Sangiovese
Girardet Vineyards 2017 Bush Vine Sangiovese
This Southern Oregon Sangiovese from Roseburg's Giradet Vineyards presents fruity aromas of cherry and strawberry with clove and secondary notes of cigar box, saddle leather and dried herbs. On the palate, it reads more rustic... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Mercer Bros Cabernet Sauvignon
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Mercer Bros Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a juicy, fruit forward Cabernet from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills. It presents inviting aromas of ripe plum, pipe tobacco, Allspice and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate: rich flavors of dark... [read more]
 
Milbrandt 2019 Pinot Grigio
Milbrandt 2019 Pinot Grigio
This wine beautifully balances fruit and minerals in a dry style Pinot Grigio that invites you in with fruity aromas of pear, peach, melon and green banana with floral notes of orange blossom and a... [read more]
 
Pomeroy Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
Pomeroy Cellars 2016 Pinot Noir
This Washington Pinot Noir from Pomeroy Cellars comes from White Dog Vineyard in La Center, just 20 minutes north of the Oregon-Washington border. The wine is lovely perfumed with rose petals, a hint of Allspice... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 Malbec
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 Malbec
Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars used grapes from across the border in Washington for this fruit-driven Malbec. The wine offers aromas of dried blueberries, a dusting of baking spice, chocolate and herbal notes alluding to... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Estate Merlot
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Estate Merlot
This Merlot from Southern Oregon's Schmidt Family Vineyards uses estate grapes from the winery in the Applegate Valley AVA. On the nose, ripe dark fruit mixes with aromas of lavender, fresh chocolate-mint and earthy-mineral notes... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2018 A Toast to Best Friends
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2018 A Toast to Best Friends
This white wine blend from Spokane, Washington's Latah Creek Wine Cellars is a combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, with Chardonnay making up 65% of the blend. On the nose, it's bright with aromas of... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards & Winery 2017 Pinot Noir Winemaker\'s Reserve
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir Winemaker's Reserve
This Pinot Noir from Roseburg, Oregon's Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards was aged for 10 months in French oak, 60% of it new barrels, and then another year in the bottle before release. On the nose... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines Scarlet Red Wine (non-vintage)
Puffin Wines Scarlet Red Wine (non-vintage)
John Derthick of Lujon Wines created this blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Merlot for the Cannon Beach Wine Shack's line of Puffin Wines. On the nose, it's rich and spicy with aromas of blackberry... [read more]
 
1st R.O.W. Estate Winery 2018 Syrah
1st R.O.W. Estate Winery 2018 Syrah
This Okanagan Valley Syrah from British Columbia's 1st R.O.W. Estate presents savory, earthy and floral aromas of saddle leather, black olive, cured meat, dried herbs and a hint of floral lavender weaving around notes of... [read more]
 
Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery Sparkling Strawberry (non-vintage)
Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery Sparkling Strawberry (non-vintage)
This sparkling wine made from British Columbia strawberries is medium copper in color and offers light perfumed aromas of fresh berries with just a touch of orange zest. The strawberry is more restrained on the... [read more]
 
Mustard Seed Cellars 2017 Cockburn Vineyard Malbec
Mustard Seed Cellars 2017 Cockburn Vineyard Malbec
Southern Oregon's Mustard Seed Cellars used grapes from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, just south of Walla Walla, for this Malbec that offers bold aromas of dried black fruits that mix with prominent aromas of... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2016 Squall Line Cabernet Sauvignon
Convergence Zone Cellars 2016 Squall Line Cabernet Sauvignon
North Bend, Washington's Convergence Zone Cellars used Horse Heaven Hill fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon that offers aromas of black fruit, leather, dried herbs and Allspice. On the palate, it's juicy with flavors of black... [read more]
 
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Heart of the Hill Vineyard Carmenere
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2017 Heart of the Hill Vineyard Carmenere
This dark and rich style Carmenere with fruit from Red Mountain offers aromas of blackberry jam mixed with prominent spicy notes including Allspice, black peppercorn, jalapeno and green pepper. On the palate, it alludes to... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Albarino
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2018 Reserve Albarino
This popular Spanish white has found a home in Southern Oregon and this wine from Applegate Valley's Schmidt Family Vineyards delivers zesty aromas of lime mixed with fruity notes that allude to peach, pear and... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2016 The Confidante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
TruthTeller 2016 The Confidante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Woodinville, Washington's TruthTeller is an elegantly balanced showcase of Red Mountain fruit. Enticing aromas mix Allspice, new leather, black peppercorn and a hint of vanilla. all wrapped around notes of berry... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Gamay Noir
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Gamay Noir
This light-bodied red wine, the grape of Beaujolais, would be a versatile wine paired with a wide range of foods from charcuterie to spicy dishes. Often served slightly chilled, this wine from British Columbia's Chaberton... [read more]
 
Milbrandt 2017 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
Milbrandt 2017 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
This aromatic Cabernet from Mattawa, Washington's Milbrant Vineyards shows a sophisticated balance of fruit and earth. There's a lot on the nose including notes of dark berry jam, black peppercorn, Allspice, new leather and thyme... [read more]
 
1st R.O.W. Estate Winery 2017 Cabernet Merlot
1st R.O.W. Estate Winery 2017 Cabernet Merlot
This wine from Fraser Valley's 1st Row Estate combines 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Franc from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. On the nose are aromas of black plum and raspberries with notes of incense drawer... [read more]
 
Rellik Winery 2017 Chardonnay
Rellik Winery 2017 Chardonnay
This Southern Oregon Chardonnay from Medford, Oregon's Rellik Winery invites you with aromas of Asian pear, a dusting of cinnamon, pie crust and floral notes of citrus blossom. On the palate, it delivers persistent notes... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 The Wine Project
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 The Wine Project
Dark, rich and fruit driven, this red wine blend from Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars includes 46% Petite Sirah, 44% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers bold and complex aromas that include liqueur... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon
The Subsoil label Cabernet Sauvignon from Prosser, Washington's Mercer Estates offers rich aromas of ripe fig with prominent clove spice, dried mint, violet and herbes de Provence. On the palate, juicy flavors of black cherry... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Sunset
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Sunset
Sunset is a blend of red Bordeaux varietals from Snoqualmie, Washington's Sigillo Cellars. The blend includes 42% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 11% Carmenere and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. On... [read more]
 
Vale Wine Co. 2018 Viognier
Vale Wine Co. 2018 Viognier
This Viognier from Caldwell, Idaho's Vale Wine Co. presents aromas of sweet flowers, pear, white pepper, tangerine zest and a splash of cream. On the palate, a prominent minerality wraps flavors of lime, melon rind... [read more]
 
Lady Hill Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lady Hill Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Paul, Oregon's Lady Hill Winery offers aromas of berry jam, cedar, pipe tobacco, Allspice and dried oregano. On the palate, it's juicy, spicy and earthy with flavors of... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars Winery 2015 Petite Sirah Corvus Vineyard
Northwest Cellars Winery 2015 Petite Sirah Corvus Vineyard
Woodinville, Washington's Northwest Cellars used Red Mountain fruit for this surprisingly restrained and balanced Petite Sirah. On the nose, rich aromas of black fruit combine with notes of black peppercorn, lavender, dried herbs and a... [read more]
 
DAMA Wines 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
DAMA Wines 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla's DAMA Wines presents aromas of dried cherries mixed with notes of dried herbs, cigar box, black peppercorn and baking spices. On the palate, it opens with black plum wrapped... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2017 Chardonnay
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2017 Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Eugene's Sweet Cheeks Winery spent 17 months in the barrel, 43% of which was new French Oak, but it is the acidity that makes this one sing. It presents aromas of lime... [read more]
 
StoneRiver Vineyards 2017 Mourvedre
StoneRiver Vineyards 2017 Mourvedre
This Southern Oregon Mourvedre from Eugene's StoneRiver Vineyards will intrigue you with its combination of dark fruit balanced with savory and earthy notes. It offers complex aromas of dark berries combined with smoky notes of... [read more]
 
Three Rivers Winery 2018 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Three Rivers Winery 2018 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Benton, Washington's Three Rivers Winery offers aromas of fresh blackberry, black peppercorn and dried herbs. On the palate, black cherry and a prominent plum skin acidity give way to an earthy... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Chardonnay
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2016 Estate Chardonnay
This is a crisp style Chardonnay with subtle complexity from Newberg, Oregon's Blakeslee Vineyard Estate. Aromas allude to lemon curd and fresh tropical fruits with just a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Mercer Family Vineyards Reserve Heritage Blend
Mercer Estates Winery 2017 Family Vineyards Reserve Heritage Blend
This red blend from Prosser, Washington's Mercer Estates is 53% Syrah, 41% Merlot and 6% Malbec. It offers complex aromas mixing dried cherry, bay leaf, violet, powdered chocolate, sweet tobacco, baking spice and a hint... [read more]
 
Milbrandt 2017 Brothers\' Blend Red Wine
Milbrandt 2017 Brothers' Blend Red Wine
This red wine blend from Washington's Milbrant Vineyards is mostly Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of Malbec, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc. On the nose, beautiful florals alluding to lavender and notes... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Autumn Gold
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Autumn Gold
This white wine blend from British Columbia's Wild Goose Vineyards is a blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc. It offers aromas of peach and orange with hints of anise, fragrant white flowers and just... [read more]
 
Mullan Road Cellars 2016 Red Wine Blend
Mullan Road Cellars 2016 Red Wine Blend
This is a dark, rich and earthy blend of Bordeaux varietals from Walla Walla's Mullan Road Cellars. The blend includes 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in a... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Ryans\' Reserve Estate Red Wine
Tertulia Cellars 2017 Ryans' Reserve Estate Red Wine
This blend of Bordeaux varietals from Walla Walla Valley includes 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec. It presents aromas of blackberry jam, cedar, Allspice, black licorice and pipe tobacco that... [read more]
 
StoneRiver Vineyards 2018 Viognier
StoneRiver Vineyards 2018 Viognier
This Southern Oregon Viognier from Eugene, Oregon's StoneRiver Vineyards offers aromas of peach, honeysuckle, almond cream and honeydew melon. On the palate, it offers bright flavors of tropical fruit with notes of mango and pineapple... [read more]
 
Vinocluster 2017 Rattledeaux Red Wine
Vinocluster 2017 Rattledeaux Red Wine
This Vinocluster label red wine blend from Yakima, Washington's GFW includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Fruit, spice and earth all present on the nose with lively aromas of dried blueberry, black peppercorn, Allspice... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Cabernet Franc
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Cabernet Franc
Chaberton Estate Winery used Cabernet Franc grapes from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley blended with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon for this dark and complex wine. On the nose are pleasing aromas of blackberry sauce, black peppercorn, lavender... [read more]
 
LaVelle Vineyards 2018 Estate Grown Riesling
LaVelle Vineyards 2018 Estate Grown Riesling
This Willamette Valley Riesling uses estate grown grapes from LaVelle Vineyards for this bright, off-dry offering. It presents inviting aromas of green apple, white flowers, citrus zest and just a hint of petrol on the... [read more]
 
Elevation Cellars 2015 Black Peak Stonetree Tempranillo
Elevation Cellars 2015 Black Peak Stonetree Tempranillo
Tempranillo from Stonetree Vineyards in Washington's Wahluke Slope were used for this wine from Woodinville's Elevation Cellars. On the nose are aromas of dried blueberries with additional notes of black peppercorn, cedar and cigar box... [read more]
 
Rellik Winery 2016 Three Eyed Raven
Rellik Winery 2016 Three Eyed Raven
This red wine blend from Southern Oregon's Rellik Winery features 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo and 10% Petite Sirah. It offers pleasing aromas of dark berry jam, cedar, black peppercorn and a dash of clove... [read more]
 
Wit Cellars 2018 Chardonnay
Wit Cellars 2018 Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Mattawa, Washington's Wit Cellars uses grapes from Ancient Lakes AVA. On the nose, it offers light aromas of green apple, lemon-lime and melon rind. On the palate, it alludes to pineapple with... [read more]
 
Port Townsend Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir
Port Townsend Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir
Washington's Port Townsend Vineyards sourced Pinot Noir grapes from Oregon's Willamette Valley for this silky and earthy offering. It offers bold aromas of black cherry, clove potpourri, sweet tobacco and a hint of gun smoke... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2017 Dead End Game Over
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2017 Dead End Game Over
British Columbia's Forbidden Fruit Winery produces the Dead End Cellars series of wines and Game Over is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Malbec. The intriguing nose alludes to ripe grilled plum with notes... [read more]
 
Chemeketa Cellars 2017 Riesling
Chemeketa Cellars 2017 Riesling
The wine studies program at Salem, Oregon's Chemeketa Community College has produced some stellar wines and their 2017 Riesling is another winner. The wine was an experimental reserve trial and the result is clean and... [read more]
 
Three Rivers Winery 2017 River\'s Red Wine
Three Rivers Winery 2017 River's Red Wine
This red wine blend from Walla Walla's Three Rivers Winery includes primarily Malbec, Syrah and Merlot. On the nose, you'll find aromas of blackberry jam, leather, sweet tobacco and a light dusting of baking spices... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir
Knudsen Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir
This Dundee Hills Pinot Noir from Newberg, Oregon's Knudsen Vineyards is made in a refrained style with elegant red fruits showcased and plenty of earthy nuances and acidity. It's light-bodied, offering subtle aromas of red... [read more]
 
Panther Creek Cellars 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Panther Creek Cellars 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
This Willamette Valley Pinot Gris from Dundee, Oregon's Panther Creek Cellars offers aromas of pear and green apple with hints of fresh ginger. On the palate, it shows vibrant acidity alluding to lemon, grapefruit and... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Quiver Red Wine
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Quiver Red Wine
Quiver is a red wine blend including 33% Zinfandel, 33% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah and from Stave & Stone Winery in Hood River, Oregon. It's rich and complex on the nose and... [read more]
 
Spoiled Dog Winery 2017 Deception
Spoiled Dog Winery 2017 Deception
Deception is a Bordeaux varietal red blend from Spoiled Dog Winery in Langley, Washington consisting of 57% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec from Yakima Valley. On the nose, dark berry and herbal-floral aromas... [read more]
 
J Wrigley Vineyards 2017 Estate Pinot Noir
J Wrigley Vineyards 2017 Estate Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from J Wrigley comes from their estate vineyards in the McMinnville AVA. The wine offers aromas of raspberries and prominent notes of potpourri with clove, dried lavender and hints of... [read more]
 
Girardet Vineyards 2017 Estate Grown Riesling
Girardet Vineyards 2017 Estate Grown Riesling
The 2020 Best of Class Riesling from the SavorNW Wine Awards competition came from Southern Oregon's Giradet Vineyards with this slightly off-dry entry that displays remarkable balance. On the nose, bright citrus and green apple... [read more]
 
Vinocluster 2017 Cabernet Franc
Vinocluster 2017 Cabernet Franc
Vinocluster wines are produced by GFW in Yakima, Washington and this Cabernet Franc from Wickersham Vineyard offers bold aromas of strawberry jam with notes of black peppercorn, pipe tobacco and a dash of anise. On... [read more]
 
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2018 Gruner Veltliner
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2018 Gruner Veltliner
Cooper Ridge Vineyards in Roseburg, Oregon is one of a handful of Northwest wineries to work with the classic Austrian grape, Gruner Veltliner. This offering presents aromas of peaches and cream, baked yellow apple and... [read more]
 
Archery Summit 2017 Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir
Archery Summit 2017 Arcus Vineyard Pinot Noir
This Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is a single vineyard offering from Archery Summit that elegantly presents its terroir. It offers enticing aromas led by raspberry and ripe plum that are mixed with notes of sweet... [read more]
 
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Escape Blanc
Spoiled Dog Winery 2018 Escape Blanc
This white wine blend from Whidbey Island's Spoiled Dog Winery is a mix of 85% Riesling from Yakima Valley and 15% Siegerrebe from Puget Sound. The floral and fruity nose offers aromas of lime and... [read more]
 
Welcome Road 2016 Merlot
Welcome Road 2016 Merlot
This Rattlesnake Hills Merlot from Seattle's Welcome Road Winery offers intense aromas of cedar, baking spices and bay leaf that are wrapped around notes of fig and jammy black fruit. On the palate, mouth-filling flavors... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Riesling
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Riesling
This Riesling from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is lively with acidity and only enough sweetness to deliver a wine nicely balanced for sipping, but bright enough to be very food versatile. It offers zippy aromas... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir uses estate fruit from Bluebird Hill Cellars south of Corvallis, Oregon and the wine was aged for 22 months in French oak. On the nose, fragrant aromas of rose blossom... [read more]
 
Williamson Vineyards 2018 Lilly White
Williamson Vineyards 2018 Lilly White
This is a sweet and fruity white wine blend from Idaho's Williamson Vineyards that combines their estate grown Riesling and Viognier with a small portion of Muscat. On the nose, fruity and creamy notes mix... [read more]
 
Truth Teller 2017 The Clever Fool
Truth Teller 2017 The Clever Fool
The Clever Fool is a Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc from Woodinville, Washington's Truth Teller. On the nose are aromas of rich blackberry jam and notes of clove spice, black peppercorn and fragrant wet cedar. On... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2018 Dry Riesling
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2018 Dry Riesling
This dry Riesling from Eugene, Oregon's Sweet Cheeks Winery offers aromas of green apple, classic notes of petrol and hints of fresh basil. On the palate, it offers bracing acidity with flavors alluding to lime... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Pinot Noir Broken Boulder Vineyard
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Pinot Noir Broken Boulder Vineyard
This Pinot Noir is made from Columbia Gorge AVA grapes by Hood River, Oregon's Stave & Stone Winery. On the nose are aromas of raspberry mixed with clove and rose petal potpourri and sweet tobacco... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2016 Marechal Foch
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2016 Marechal Foch
Marechal Foch is an early-ripening, cold-hearty hybrid varietal that is found in just a few places in the Northwest including this one from British Columbia's Recline Ridge. On the nose, it gives the impression of... [read more]
 
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2018 Viognier bottle
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2018 Viognier
This Viognier from Southern Oregon's Cooper Ridge Vineyard offers a nose of peaches and cream mixed with sweet floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate, fruity flavors alluding to mango and lime, along with... [read more]
 
Enrico Winery 2018 Tempest Ortega bottle
Enrico Winery 2018 Tempest Ortega
Ortega is a white wine varietal crossbred in 1948 to be early ripening and cool-climate hearty and this one comes from Enrico Winery in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It offers aromas of green apple, lime... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2018 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2018 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
This 100% stainless steel tank fermented Chardonnay from Salem, Oregon's Pudding River Wine Cellars was whole cluster pressed and used commercial yeast fermentation with no malolactic fermentation. The result is a light and zesty wine... [read more]
 
Three of Cups 2017 L\'ermite Grenache bottle
Three of Cups 2017 L'ermite Grenache
This 100% Grenache from Woodinville, Washington's Three of Cups offers aromas of grilled red plum, black peppercorn and Allspice with notes of pipe tobacco and violet. On the palate, flavors allude to raspberry sauce with... [read more]
 
Chateau Lorane Winery 2018 Gruner Veltliner bottle
Chateau Lorane Winery 2018 Gruner Veltliner
This Southern Oregon Gruner Veltliner from Chateau Lorane offers aromas of fresh green herbs, pear, white peach and melon mixing with floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate, there's more white peach, a splash... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Sunbreak Chenin Blanc bottle
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Sunbreak Chenin Blanc
This 100% Chenin Blanc from North Bend, Washington's Convergence Zone Cellars is made from Snipes Mountain fruit. It presents classic aromas of chamomile and pear mixed with floral notes of orange blossom. On the palate... [read more]
 
Upsidedown Wine 2018 Konnowac Co-Ferment White Rhône Blend bottle
Upsidedown Wine 2018 Konnowac Co-Ferment White Rhone Blend
This white Rhone blend from Richmond, Washington's Upsidedown Wine includes 70%, Viognier, 25% Marsanne and 5%, Roussanne from Yakima Valley. On the nose, it delivers aromas of nectarine and mango with sweet floral notes of... [read more]
 
Lopez Island Vineyards 2017 Raven\'s Caw Red bottle
Lopez Island Vineyards 2017 Raven's Caw Red
This red wine blend from Western Washington's Lopez Island Vineyards includes 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 18% Malbec and 12% Sangiovese from Columbia Valley. On the nose, bold aromas allude to plum sauce with complex... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars Winery 2018 Chardonnay bottle
Northwest Cellars Winery 2018 Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Sunnyside, Washington's Northwest Cellars offers aromas of lemon curd and yellow apple with notes of banana and white peach. On the palate, it's bright with flavors of lemon and melon rind wrapped... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Siegerrebe bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Siegerrebe
Siegerrebe is a white wine varietal developed in Germany by cross-breeding varietals to create an early ripening grape suitable for cooler growing regions and this one comes from British Columbia's Fraser Valley. On the... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2018 Torero bottle
Trella Vineyards 2018 Torero
This red wine blend from Southern Oregon's Trella Vineyards is a mix of Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. This is a full-bodied wine that offers complex aromas of dried blueberries and black peppercorn with notes of... [read more]
 
Enrico Winery 2017 Coronet Reserve Petite Milo bottle
Enrico Winery 2017 Coronet Reserve Petite Milo
Petite Milo is a recently developed white wine grape suitable for ripening in maritime climates and this one from British Columbia's Enrico Winery was grown on Vancouver Island. This wine is lightly oaked and offers... [read more]
 
Williamson Vineyards 2016 Homestead Red bottle
Williamson Vineyards 2016 Homestead Red
This wine from Caldwell, Idaho's Williamson Vineyards is a red blend featuring 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah from the winery's estate vineyards. It presents aromas of blackberry pie, with notes of clove, pipe tobacco... [read more]
 
Alia Wines 2016 Malbec Arianses Vineyard bottle
Alia Wines 2016 Malbec Arianses Vineyard
This Malbec from Snohomish, Washington's Alia Wines was made with grapes sourced from the Wahluke Slope AVA. On the nose are aromas of blackberry jam and secondary notes of sweet tobacco, baking spices and a... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2018 Kerner
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2018 Kerner
Kerner is an aromatic white wine varietal related to Riesling that was developed in Germany in 1929 to be an early ripening grape for use in cool climate growing regions. This wine from British Columbia's... [read more]
 
Druvor Hill 2017 Cotore Field Blend Pinot Noir bottle
Druvor Hill 2017 Cotore Field Blend Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir by Salem, Oregon's Druvor Hill offers aromas of raspberry crisp with notes of Chinese Five Spice and rose blossom. On the palate, it offers flavors of cherries and cranberry jelly... [read more]
 
A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery 2017 Pinot Noir Gemini bottle
A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery 2017 Pinot Noir Gemini
This Pinot Noir from Oregon's Chehalem Mountains offers aromas of raspberry, potpourri with vibrant clove spice; and an earthiness alluding to sweet potting soil. On the palate, cranberry and tart cherry are upfront with secondary... [read more]
 
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Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2016 Just Being Frank
This wine from British Columbia's Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery is 100% Blaufrankisch, a Central European varietal known for being food friendly wine with bright acidity and a spicy character. It offers aromas of ripe... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2018 Sauvignon Blanc bottle
King Estate Winery 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
The Oregon Sauvignon Blanc from Eugene's King Estate was fermented in both concrete and stainless-steel tanks and was sur lie aged for six months prior to bottling. On the nose are aromas of Gooseberry, green... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2015 Life of Riley Tempranillo bottle
Red Lily Vineyards 2015 Life of Riley Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon wine is 78% Tempranillo and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers intriguing and complex aromas alluding to grilled plum, fig clove, cedar, cigar box, fresh dill and a hint of herbes de Provence... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2018 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2018 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle
This fortified dessert wine from Forbidden Fruit Winery is made from Asian and European plums from British Columbia's Similkameen Valley. On the nose, it releases aromas of strawberry oil, honeysuckle, Maraschino cherry and vanilla. On... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 Renaissance Red bottle
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2017 Renaissance Red
This red wine blend from Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars includes 27% Malbec, 27% Cabernet Franc, 26% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot. It offers complex aromas of blackberry jam, with notes of cedar... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Langley, British Columbia's Chaberton Estate uses grapes from Okanagan Valley. It offers aromas of blackberry cobbler, with notes of bell pepper, black peppercorn, cedar and sweet dried herbs. On the palate... [read more]
 
Kramer Vineyards 2018 Celebrate Grüner Veltliner bottle
Kramer Vineyards 2018 Celebrate Grüner Veltliner
This sparkling white wine made with the popular Austrian varietal, Gruner Veltliner, by Willamette Valley's Kramer Vineyards offers aromas of fruit salad with notes of green apple, pear, Honeydew melon, white peach, citrus zest and... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick 2016 Rock Island Red bottle
Ryan Patrick 2016 Rock Island Red
This red wine blend from Mattawa, Washington's Ryan Patrick Vineyards offers complex aromas of ripe black plum, cedar and pipe tobacco with notes of vanilla, Allspice and hints of dried herbs. On the palate, it... [read more]
 
Girardet Vineyards 2016 Bush Vine Teroldego bottle
Girardet Vineyards 2016 Bush Vine Teroldego
This lesser-known Italian red wine varietal is known for offering bold, spicy wines and this one comes from Southern Oregon's Giradet Wine Cellars with grapes planted on its estate vineyard in 1971. Rather than vines... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Pinot Gris bottle
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery 2018 Pinot Gris
This Pinot Gris from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley was fermented in stainless steel, then had a touch of oak aging. The wine offers aromas of yellow apple, nectarine, orange blossom and a hint of fresh... [read more]
 
Three of Cups 2015 Le Bateleur Cabernet Sauvignon Heart of the Hill Vineyard bottle
Three of Cups 2015 Le Bateleur Cabernet Sauvignon Heart of the Hill Vineyard
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Woodinville, Washington's Three of Cups uses grapes from Red Mountain. On the nose are complex aromas of rich berry jam, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco, cedar, baking spices and fresh spearmint. On... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Bacchus
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Estate Grown Bacchus
Bacchus is a modern white wine varietal cross-bred from Silvaner, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau. The result is an early ripening grape suitable for cooler climates and this one comes from western British Columbia. On the nose... [read more]
 
Kestrel Vintners 2015 Falcon Series Estate Sangiovese bottle
Kestrel Vintners 2015 Falcon Series Estate Sangiovese
This Sangiovese from Prosser, Washington's Kestrel Vintners uses Yakima Valley grapes and includes 5% Dolcetto for a wine that nicely straddles rustic and fruit-driven styles. It presents jammy aromas of red berries, sweet tobacco, Allspice... [read more]
 
 RobinRidge Winery 2018 Chardonnay bottle
Robin Ridge Winery 2018 Chardonnay
This British Columbia Chardonnay from Robin Ridge Winery is light and zesty in style. It offers enticing tropical fruit aromas of mango and pineapple with notes of orange blossom. On the palate, flavors of apple... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Pinot Noir bottle
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2017 Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Oregon's Bluebird Hill Cellars offers a beautiful balance of bright red fruit, a little bit of spice and a lovely earthy frame. On the nose of jammy and smoky... [read more]
 
Monte Ferro 2018 Pinot Gris
Monte Ferro 2018 Pinot Gris
This fruity and slightly sweet style Pinot Gris from Elkton, Oregon's Monte Ferro uses grapes sourced from two vineyards in the Elkton AVA, nestled on the eastern edge of Oregon's Coast Range. On the nose... [read more]
 
Alia Wines 2016 Syrah Arianses Vineyard
Alia Wines 2016 Syrah Arianses Vineyard
This Syrah from Snohomish, Washington's Alia Wines is made with grapes from Washington's Wahluke Slope AVA. It offers bold and complex aromatics of jammy black fruit, cedar, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco, smoky bacon fat and... [read more]
 
Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery 2017 Chardonnay
Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery 2017 Chardonnay
This Chardonnay is made from Western Washington grown grapes in the Puget Sound AVA by Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery in Sedro Woolley. On the nose, it's fruity with aromas of apple, Asian pear, Honeydew... [read more]
 
Port Townsend Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Port Townsend Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Western Washington's Port Townsend Vineyards used Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine that offers bold and complex aromas including blackberry jam, black pepper, baking spices, cedar, pipe tobacco and a hint of tarragon... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2018 Chardonnay
King Estate Winery 2018 Chardonnay
This Willamette Valley Chardonnay from Eugene, Oregon's King Estate was whole cluster pressed and fermented in the barrel with its lees for five months resulting in a bright, lightly-oaked style. It shows fresh aromas of... [read more]
 
Archery Summit 2017 Red Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir
Archery Summit 2017 Red Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir
The single vineyard Pinot Noir from Dayton, Oregon's Archery Summit presents a nose of red berries that mix with notes of pine, lavender and a hint of Allspice. On the palate, flavors of cherries and... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2018 Northern Lights
Larch Hills Winery 2018 Northern Lights
This white wine blend of cool climate grape varietals from Larch Hills Winery comes from estate vineyards overlooking British Columbia's North Okanagan Valley. The result is an off-dry wine with aromas of sweet apple, pear... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2015 Vintner\'s Reserve Pinot Noir
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2015 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Eugene, Oregon's Sweet Cheeks Winery offers a complex nose with smoky and floral aromas weaving around notes of jammy red berries and Allspice. On the palate, it leads with... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2018 Gewürztraminer
Chris James Cellars 2018 Gewurztraminer
This fresh and fruity, but balanced off-dry Gewürztraminer from Carlton, Oregon's Chris James Cellars is a lively sipper and would make the perfect pairing for slightly spicy Asian dishes. Aromas of tangerine and lemon dominate... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines Rocket Man Red 2016
Eternal Wines 2016 Rocket Man Red
This red wine blend from Walla Walla, Washington's Eternal Wines includes 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Syrah and 5% Carmenere. It offers bold aromas of juicy black plum and berry jam with spicy notes... [read more]
 
Skagit Crest  2017 Rose of Pinot Noir
Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery 2017 Rose of Pinot Noir
This rosé of Pinot Noir from Sedro Woolley, Washington's Skagit Crest Vineyard and Winery offers intriguing aromas of strawberry, rose petal and notes of damp earth. On the palate, there are more flavors of red... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir
Trella Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley offers vibrant aromas of cherry leather with Allspice, hints of pipe tobacco and an earthiness alluding to sweet potting soil. On the palate, its fruitiness is reminiscent... [read more]
 
Sokol Blossor 2018 Estate Pinot Gris
Sokol Blosser 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
This Willamette Valley Pinot Gris from Dundee, Oregon's Sokol Blossor is dry, crisp and minerally in style. On the nose, bright aromas of lime are predominant with notes of pear, melon rind and a hint... [read more]
 
Cooper Ridge 2015 Merlot
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2015 Merlot
This Merlot from Southern Oregon's Cooper Ridge Vineyards offers bold aromas of blackberry pie with notes of cedar, sweet tobacco, mocha and a dusting of baking spices. On the palate, it's juicy and fruit-driven with... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Barrel Aged Chardonnay bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Barrel Aged Chardonnay
This Chardonnay from Langley, British Columbia's Chaberton Estate Winery use grapes from Okanagan Valley, aging the wine in the bottle for over a year. Its aromatics present citrus and creamy notes alluding to lemon curd... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Rock Island Cabernet Sauvignon
Ryan Patrick 2016 Rock Island Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Ryan Patrick Wines offers aromas of blackberry jam with notes of cedar, sweet tobacco, black peppercorn and dried herbs. Rich and rounded on the palate, flavors allude to dark berries mixed... [read more]
 
Wit Cellars 2016 Petit Verdot
Wit Cellars 2016 Petit Verdot
This Yakima Valley Petit Verdot from Prosser, Washington's Wit Cellars offers aromas of dark berry jam and black raisin mixed with notes of Allspice and sweet dried herbs. On the palate, flavors of dried blueberry... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Snoqualmie Washington's Sigillo Cellars offers aromas of ripe black fruit with notes of bell pepper, mint and Allspice. On the palate, it delivers flavors of blackberry sauce balanced with... [read more]
 
Chemeketa Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir bottle
Chemeketa Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir
Produced by the Wine Studies program at Chemeketa Community College, this is one of two vintages of Pinot Noir from Chemeketa Cellars to claim gold medals at the 2019 SavorNW Wine Awards. This Eola-Amity Hills... [read more]
 
Ledger David 2017 Primoris Chenin Blanc bottle
Ledger David 2017 Primoris Chenin Blanc
This Rogue Valley Chenin Blanc from Southern Oregon's Ledger David Cellars offers a lovely, bright palate that maintains a surprising balance. On the nose, bright notes of Meyer lemon, Asian pear and pineapple gain complexity... [read more]
 
51Weeks Winemaking 2016 Nemarniki Vineyard Pinot Noir bottle
51Weeks Winemaking 2016 Nemarniki Vineyard Pinot Noir
This Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir from Portland, Oregon's 51Weeks Winemaking is sleek and elegant showcasing red fruit with a deft balance of acidity and underlying earthiness. On the nose, it offers inviting aromas of raspberry... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere bottle
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere
This Carmenere from Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars uses fruit from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and if you like the characteristic peppery character of this varietal, this wine delivers big time. The nose shouts Carmenere... [read more]
 
Armonea Wines 2015 Late Harvest Riesling bottle
Armonea Wines 2015 Late Harvest Riesling
This late harvest Riesling from Dayton, Oregon's Wine Country Farm offers aromas of honey and golden raisin that are joined by hints of graham cracker and peach preserves. On the palate, it's thick and textured... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gewurztraminer bottle
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gewurztraminer
This Southern Oregon Gewurztraminer from Elkton Oregon's Trella Vineyards is crisp, fresh and floral. On the nose, it presents floral aromas of citrus blossom that mix with mango, tangerine and a hint of sweet herbs... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2017 Impearfection bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2017 Impearfection
This wine made from Asian pears by Forbidden Fruit Winery in British Columbia offers aromas alluding to poached pears with a drizzle of caramel-honey and a dash of cinnamon. On the palate, it's thickly textured... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
This is a light and zesty style Chardonnay from British Columbia's Mt. Lehman Winery. On the nose, it offers aromas of lime crème fraiche with prominent mineral and buttery notes. On the palate, it opens... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2014 Courageux bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2014 Courageux
This red blend from Woodinville Washington's William Grassie Wine Estates includes 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and smaller portions of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. On the nose are complex aromas led by blackberry... [read more]
 
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Le Rouge bottle
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Le Rouge
This red blend from Woodinville's Finn Hill Winery features Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with 4% Malbec from the Columbia Valley. Inviting aromas allude to blackberry jam, black peppercorn, clove and hints of dried herbs and... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Estate Pinot Noir bottle
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Oregon's Bluebird Hill Cellars offers an expressive nose bursting with floral aromas, jammy red berries, sweet tobacco and a dusting of baking spice. On the palate, it strikes notes... [read more]
 
Spoiled Dog Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Spoiled Dog Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington's Red Mountain was used for this wine from Whidbey Island's Spoiled Dog Winery. Aromas of dark jammy fruit, cedar, sweet tobacco, black peppercorn and a dash of baking spices mingle on... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines Scarlet Red Wine (non-vintage) bottle
Puffin Wines Scarlet Red Wine (non-vintage)
This red wine blend is a project between Cannon Beach, Oregon's Puffin Wines and winemaker John Derthick of Lujon Wine Cellars. Blending 49% Syrah, 44% Merlot and 7% Malbec from Columbia Valley, the wine offers... [read more]
 
Amaranthine 2017 Tempranillo bottle
Amaranthine 2017 Tempranillo
This is a bold and fruit forward Tempranillo from Eugene, Oregon's StoneRiver Vineyard using grapes from Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. A complex nose intrigues with aromas of Italian plum mixed with notes of cedar, cigar... [read more]
 
Kriselle Cellars 2017 Viognier bottle
Kriselle Cellars 2017 Viognier
This Rogue Valley Viognier from Southern Oregon's Kriselle Cellars offers lovely aromas of peach and orange blossom with hints of caramel apple. On the palate, it shows a fine acidic structure with flavors of lime... [read more]
 
Tyee Wine Cellars 2016 Estate Pinot Noir bottle
Tyee Wine Cellars 2016 Estate Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Corvallis, Oregon's Tyee Wine Cellars offers aromas of red berry jam with notes of brown sugar, dried herbs and Chinese five-spice. On the palate, it's nicely balanced, first delivering... [read more]
 
Kitzke Cellars 2015 Sangiovese bottle
Kitzke Cellars 2015 Sangiovese
This is a modern-style, fruit-forward Sangiovese from Richland, Washington's Kitzke Cellars. On the nose, aromas of ripe red cherries mix with notes of Sandalwood, sweet tobacco and Allspice. On the palate, flavors of raspberries and... [read more]
 
Upsidedown Wine 2016 The Gold Drop Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Upsidedown Wine 2016 The Gold Drop Cabernet Sauvignon
This Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Woodinville, Washington's Upsidedown Wines offers intriguing aromas of dried cherry, bay leaf, black peppercorn and bell pepper. On the palate, flavors of Boysenberry and black cherry give away to... [read more]
 
Mercer Family Vineyards 2016 Edge of Heaven Blend bottle
Mercer Family Vineyards 2016 Edge of Heaven Blend
This red wine blend from Prosser, Washington's Mercer Wine Estates includes 39% Merlot, 31% Syrah, 16% Malbec and smaller portions of Grenache, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Horse Heaven Hills. On the nose, it... [read more]
 
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2017 Grenache bottle
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2017 Grenache
This Rogue Valley Grenache from Medford, Oregon's 2Hawk Vineyards offers classic aromas of red berries and Maraschino Cherry with notes of leather and baking spice. On the palate, it delivers flavors of raspberry coulis, with... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir bottle
Knudsen Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills is a beautiful expression of Oregon Pinot Noir, showcasing bright red berries with complex flavors that dance around the edges. On the nose, elegant aromas of red berries and... [read more]
 
Cliff Creek Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Cliff Creek Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Southern Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon from Medford's Cliff Creek Cellars offers aromas of dried cherry, cedar, dried herbs, sweet tobacco and Allspice. On the palate, it delivers flavors of black cherry and Boysenberry with cocoa... [read more]
 
Enrico Winery 2017 Confessor bottle
Enrico Winery 2017 Confessor
This white wine from British Columbia's Enrico Winery is made from Ortega grapes from Vancouver Island. The early ripening Ortega grape is suited to cooler climates and is a cross between Muller Thurgau and Siegerrebe... [read more]
 
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Deux Amants bottle
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Deux Amants
This red wine blend from Woodinville, Washington's Finn Hill Winery is a 50-50 mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It offers aromas of dark, jammy fruit with notes of leather, cedar, Allspice and black peppercorn... [read more]
 
Belle Fiore Winery 2016 Pinot Noir bottle
Belle Fiore Winery 2016 Pinot Noir
This Southern Oregon Pinot Noir from Ashland's Belle Fiore Winery offers aromas of raspberry cobbler with a dusting of Allspice mixed with prominent floral notes and a hint of dried tarragon. On the palate, it... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Mattawa, Washington's Milbrandt Vineyards offers aromas of blackberry jam, bell pepper, black peppercorn, dusty dried herbs and a dash of Allspice. It delivers flavors of black cherry and Boysenberry with notes... [read more]
 
StoneRiver Winery 2016 Malbec bottle
StoneRiver Winery 2016 Malbec
This Southern Oregon Malbec from Eugene's StoneRiver Winery offers aromas of Boysenberry and strawberry jam with notes of sweet tobacco and baking spice. On the palate, it delivers nicely rounded acidity that hits notes of... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2016 Sharp Sisters Red Blend bottle
Mercer Estates Winery 2016 Sharp Sisters Red Blend
This red wine blend from Mercer Estates in Prosser, Washington includes 42% Syrah, 37% Merlot, 11% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Horse Heaven Hills. It offers aromas of ripe black plum with notes of... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Malbec bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Malbec
This Southern Oregon Malbec from Applegate Valley's Schmidt Family Vineyards offers aromas of blackberry jam mixed with notes of black peppercorn and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it's juicy with flavors of blueberry and black... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2015 Grenache bottle
Harbinger Winery 2015 Grenache
Grenache from Rattlesnake Hills was used for this wine from Port Angeles, Washington's Harbinger Winery. On the nose are aromas of red berry jam, black peppercorn, juniper berry and a dusting of baking spice. On... [read more]
 
Wooden Shoe Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir bottle
Wooden Shoe Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir
Salem, Oregon's Wooden Shoe Vineyards offers this beautifully translucent and expressive Pinot Noir that takes bold flavors and manages to present them with a delicious balance. On the nose are prominent aromas of ripe strawberry... [read more]
 
Potter Wines 2016 Swanky Devil bottle
Potter Wines 2016 Swanky Devil
This Yakima Valley Syrah from Idaho's Potter Wines offers aromas of dark, jammy fruit that mix with notes of smoky bacon fat, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and black licorice. On the palate, flavors of dark... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2016 Quarry Butte bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2016 Quarry Butte
This red wine blend includes 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah and smaller portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot, all from Destiny Ridge Vineyards in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills. On the... [read more]
 
Walla Walla Vintners 2016 Cabernet Franc bottle
Walla Walla Vintners 2016 Cabernet Franc
Walla Walla Vintners has crafted lovely Cabernet Francs for years and this one is another winner. On the nose, the aroma of blackberry pie mixes with notes of cigar box, cedar, tarragon and a touch... [read more]
 
Rain Dance Vineyards 2016 Nicolas Vineyard Pinot Noir bottle
Rain Dance Vineyards 2016 Nicolas Vineyard Pinot Noir
This is a bigger bodied style of Pinot Noir from Newberg, Oregon's Rain Dance Vineyards that displays a classic elegance on the palate. On the nose, it offers beautiful aromas of rose, dried cherry, Allspice... [read more]
 
Silkscarf Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Silkscarf Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley displays plenty of dark fruit, but balances it deftly with earthy and savory influences. It offers aromas of ripe black plum woven with notes of cedar, pipe... [read more]
 
Welcome Road Winery 2015 Roadtrip Red bottle
Welcome Road Winery 2015 Roadtrip Red
This red wine blend from Seattle's Welcome Road Winery includes 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Syrah and 20% Malbec. It presents prominent aromas of blackberry pie with notes of sweet tobacco, black peppercorn and baking spices... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Coco’s Reserve No. 5 bottle
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Coco's Reserve No. 5
This red blend from Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars includes 33% Malbec, 32% Petite Sirah, 20% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Franc and smaller amounts of Petit Verdot and Merlot. It offers aromas of a dark berry... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Matrix Estate Selection bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Matrix Estate Selection
This white wine blend includes six varietals including Semillon, Muscat, Roussanne, Viognier, Riesling and Chardonnay from Reustle Prayer Rock's Umpqua Valley estate vineyards. On the nose, bright citrus and creamy notes allude to lemon meringue... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Cabernet Franc bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Cabernet Franc
This Red Mountain Cabernet Franc from Snoqualmie, Washington's Sigillo Cellars offers prominent aromas of red berries, eucalyptus and dried mint that mix with hints of sweet tobacco. On the palate, flavors of tart red huckleberries... [read more]
 
Port Townsend Vineyards 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Port Townsend Vineyards 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington's Port Townsend Vineyards used Oregon grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon that invites you in with expressive dark fruit aromas alluding to blackberry jam and complex edges of cedar, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco, baking spice... [read more]
 
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Panther Creek Cellars 2017 Winemaker's Cuvee Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Dundee Oregon's Panther Creek Cellars offers pure aromas of fresh strawberries and chocolate with a dusting of Chinese five spice and hints of cigar box and dried herbs. On... [read more]
 
Terra Vina Wines 2016 Renegado bottle
Terra Vina Wines 2016 Renegado
Renegado, from Wilsonville, Oregon's Terra Vina Wines is a non-traditional Spanish varietal red blend that includes 43% Garnacha, 43% Tempranillo and 14% Monastrell (Mourvedre). On the nose are pleasing aromas of dried blueberries, coffee, cigar... [read more]
 
Chemeketa Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir bottle
Chemeketa Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir
Chemeketa Cellars is part of the Wine Studies program at Chemeketa Community College and this Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir deserves an A-plus. On the nose, beautiful floral and spice aromatics allude to potpourri with notes... [read more]
 
Vanessa Vineyard 2014 Right Bank bottle
Vanessa Vineyard 2014 Right Bank
The Bordeaux style red blend from British Columbia's Vanessa Vineyards includes 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, it presents prominent aromas of bay leaf and bell pepper that balance... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Annala Vineyard Pinot Gris bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Annala Vineyard Pinot Gris
This dry and minerally style Pinot Gris from Hood River, Oregon's Stave & Stone Winery offers aromas of apple and pear with citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers flavors of Asian pear and melon... [read more]
 
Angel Vine 2014 The Hellion bottle
Angel Vine 2014 The Hellion
Portland, Oregon's Angel Vine winery is known for its exceptional work with Zinfandel and this red blend includes 46% Primitivo, 46% Petite Sirah and 8% Zinfandel. Although U.S. labeling requires the Primitivo designation, the origins... [read more]
 
South Stage Cellars 2013 Cabernet Franc bottle
South Stage Cellars 2013 Cabernet Franc
This Southern Oregon Cabernet Franc is made in a savory style that nicely frames the dark fruit with abundant earthy and spicy edges. On the nose, the dark jammy fruit is wrapped in savory aromas... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Duckleberry Grunt (non-vintage) bottle
Westport Winery Duckleberry Grunt (non-vintage)
This wine is a combination of blueberry juice, and Gewurztraminer grapes from Washington's Yakima Valley. On the nose, it offers aromas of juicy nectarine, sweet dried cherry and orange peel. On the palate, the blueberries... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Bernau Block Pinot Noir bottle
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2015 Bernau Block Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir uses grapes from the first 15 acres of estate plantings at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner, Oregon. On the nose are perfumed aromas of rose, Allspice and cigar box that wrap around... [read more]
 
Three of Cups 2014 Le Croyant bottle
Three of Cups 2014 Le Croyant
Le Croyant is a Red Mountain Petite Sirah from Woodinville, Washington's Three of Cups. On the nose, aromas of dark, jammy fruit are accompanied by notes of black peppercorn, cigar box and baking spices. On... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2017 Hummingbird bottle
Trella Vineyards 2017 Hummingbird
This Umpqua Valley Pinot Gris from Trella Vineyards in Elkton, Oregon offers a touch of honey sweetness similar to some Alsatian gris. It presents aromas of lime, apple and nectarine that are elevated with light... [read more]
 
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2014 Malbec bottle
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 2014 Malbec
This British Columbia Malbec from Okanagan Valley's Oliver Twist Estate Winery offers aromas of jammy dark fruit that allude to a spiced blueberry sauce with notes of Allspice, sweet tobacco and fresh mint. On the... [read more]
 
Ribbon Ridge Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir bottle
Ribbon Ridge Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley's Ribbon Ridge is beautifully aromatic with bold floral aromas, fruit alluding to red berry jam and a dash of baking spices. On the palate, it shows nice structure with... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2017 Reserve Pinot Gris bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2017 Reserve Pinot Gris
This bright, dry style Pinot Gris from British Columbia's Fraser Valley is intensely colored from spending 24 hours on skins. It offers aromas of green apple and lime with hints of peach and almond. On... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Tertulia Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla's Tertulia Cellars includes 12% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, it offers aromas of blackberry jam, cedar, black peppercorn and dried herbs. On the palate, flavors of... [read more]
 
D’Anu 2014 Barrel Select Pinot Noir bottle
D'Anu 2014 Barrel Select Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Carlton, Oregon's D'Anu offers an enticing nose revealing floral, fruity and earthy notes with aromas alluding to dried cherry, rose, Allspice and rich, sweet potting soil. On the palate... [read more]
 
Port Townsend Vineyards 2017 Reserve Pinot Gris bottle
Port Townsend Vineyards 2017 Reserve Pinot Gris
This Oregon Pinot Gris from Washington's Port Townsend Vineyards spent enough time on skins to pick up a yellow-copper color like Italy's Pinot Grigio Ramato. Expect something different than your typical Northwest Pinot Gris. The... [read more]
 
Stemilt Creek Winery 2015 Caring Passion bottle
Stemilt Creek Winery 2015 Caring Passion
This Merlot from Wenatchee, Washington's Stemilt Creek Winery offers prominent aromas of cedar, Allspice, sweet tobacco and Bay leaf that wrap around notes of blackberry jam. On the palate, flavors of cherry and red plum... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir bottle
King Estate Winery 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Rose of Pinot Noir offers enticing aromas of citrus, strawberry and watermelon mixing with notes of orange blossom. Bright notes of pink grapefruit and tangerine are lively on the palate before fading... [read more]
 
Williamson Vineyards 2014 Reserve Petite Sirah bottle
Williamson Vineyards 2014 Reserve Petite Sirah
Caldwell, Idaho's Williamson Vineyards uses Snake River Valley fruit in this Petite Sirah. It offers complex aromas of dark fruit mixed with notes of black pepper, menthol, sweet tobacco and smoky charcuterie. On the palate... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Northern Lights bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Northern Lights
This is white wine blend from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley that includes Siegerrebe, Madeleine Angevine and Ortega, three aromatic, early-ripening grapes suited to cooler climates, along with a small amount of Pinot Gris. It displays... [read more]
 
Seven Bridges Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve bottle
Seven Bridges Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Portland's Seven Bridges Winery uses fruit from Walla Walla's Seven Hills Vineyard in this fruit forward Cabernet Franc showing some nice complexity and spice. On the nose, dark jammy fruit is complex with notes of... [read more]
 
Naches Heights Vineyards 2017 Guinevere Gewurztraminer bottle
Naches Heights Vineyards 2017 Guinevere Gewurztraminer
This Gewurztraminer from Washington's Naches Heights AVA offers aromas of tropical fruits and tangerine mixed with floral rose and hints of ginger and tarragon. It's lively and fresh on the palate with flavors of apricot... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2015 Eternal Passion bottle
Eternal Wines 2015 Eternal Passion
This red wine blend from Walla Walla's Eternal Wines is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah. Enticing sweet aromas allude to ripe, dark fruit, cedar, black peppercorn, vanilla and Allspice. On the... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Reserve Chardonnay bottle
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Reserve Chardonnay
This Willamette Valley Chardonnay shows elegance in balance with plenty of acidity wrapped around its barrel notes. On the nose, it presents aromas of sun-warmed yellow apple and pear with buttery pie crust. On the... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir bottle
Puffin Wines 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir
This dry Rose of Pinot Noir was crafted for Cannon Beach, Oregon's Puffin Wines by Pudding River Wine Cellars winemaker Sean Allen. On the nose you'll find aromas of fresh red berries with floral notes... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2016 Quiver Red Wine bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2016 Quiver Red Wine
This red blend consists of 55% Merlot, 40% Zinfandel and 5% Syrah grown in the Columbia River Gorge. On the nose are aromas of jammy black fruit with notes of cedar, black peppercorn, Allspice and... [read more]
 
Ledger David 2017 Radiant White bottle
Ledger David 2017 Radiant White
This white from Oregon's Rogue Valley is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Malvasia Blanca. On the nose, aromas of lime and pear are mixed with oily notes of lanolin and a hint of... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2016 Mourvedre bottle
Elsom Cellars 2016 Mourvedre
Fruit from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills is used in this bold Mourvedre from Seattle's Elsom Cellars. It offers aromas of blackberry pie mixed with spicy notes of black peppercorn and Allspice with a hint of... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2017 Ehrenfelser bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2017 Ehrenfelser
Ehrenfelser is a white wine varietal cross between Riesling and an obscure white varietal from Alsace, developed for its early ripening character. This one from British Columbia's Fraser Valley offers aromas and flavors of green... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Crawford Viognier bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Crawford Viognier
This Viognier from Prosser Washington's Alexandria Nicole Cellars offers lovely aromas of peach, mango, floral orange blossom and light notes of lemon-vanilla cream. It spreads bright across the palate with lively acids alluding to lime... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir bottle
Trella Vineyards 2015 Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir from Southern Oregon's Trella Vineyards showcases fruit from Umpqua Valley. On the nose, prominent floral and Allspice notes frame aromas of red licorice with hints of vanilla. On the palate, flavors of... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Chardonnay Reserve bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Chardonnay Reserve
This Chardonnay from Southern Oregon offers aromas of yellow apple and lime crema, a hint of dill and light chalky mineral undertones. On the palate, it opens with bright citrus flavors of lemon and lime... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc bottle
Season Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc Review
This Cabernet Franc from Southern Oregon's Season Cellars offers aromas of dried cherry interlaced with notes of black peppercorn, red bell pepper and sweet tobacco. On the palate, flavors of red berries are balanced with... [read more]
 
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir Rose bottle
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir Rose
This Okanagan Valley Rose of Pinot Noir from Lake Country, British Columbia's 50th Parallel Estate Winery offers aromas of fresh raspberries, rose petal, peach and orange peel. On the palate, it offers lovely tart cherry... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2016 Satire bottle
TruthTeller 2016 Satire
This red blend of Bordeaux varietals includes 50% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. An alluring nose displays dark fruit alluding to spiced plum sauce with complex notes... [read more]
 
The View Winery & Vineyard 2017 Silver Lining Estate White bottle
The View Winery & Vineyard 2017 Silver Lining Estate White
This white blend from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley combines Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Ehrenfelser for a fruity, aromatic and crisply balanced wine. On the nose, fruity aromas of ripe mango, juicy pear and citrus zest mix... [read more]
 
Collar Family Vineyards 2016 Syrah bottle
Collar Family Vineyards 2016 Syrah
This is a fruit forward style Syrah from Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley that finds a rich complexity and enough spice and earthy notes to keep it in balance. It leads with complex aromas of blackberry... [read more]
 
Chris James Cellars 2017 Cuvee Blanc bottle
Chris James Cellars 2017 Cuvee Blanc
This is a white blend of 60% Muller Thurgau and 40% Gewurztraminer from Oregon's Willamette Valley that offers surprisingly lively acidity. Fruity aromas of peach and tangerine are balanced with hints of tarragon and oily... [read more]
 
StoneRiver Winery 2016 Amethyst Blend bottle
StoneRiver Winery 2016 Amethyst Blend
This red wine blend includes 33% Syrah, 33% Petite Sirah and 34% Pinot Noir from Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. On the nose, ripe dark fruit mixes with notes of smoky bacon fat, black peppercorn and... [read more]
 
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2017 Grenache Rose bottle
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2017 Grenache Rose
This rose of Grenache from Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley offers vibrant aromas of citrus and peach mixed floral notes. It's bright, refreshing and balanced on the palate, hitting notes of tart cherry hard candies, lime... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 A Squared Pinot Gris bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 A Squared Pinot Gris
This wine, using grapes from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, is a fine example of fruity, dry style Pinot Gris. On the nose, it reveals peach and honeysuckle aromas with notes of yellow apple, lime and... [read more]
 
The Hatch 2014 Crown + Thieves Broken Wing Merlot bottle
The Hatch 2014 Crown + Thieves Broken Wing Merlot
This Merlot from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley spent four years in oak barrels resulting in a dark, dense and concentrated wine. It offers intense aromas of ripe dark fruit alluding to blackberry sauce with notes... [read more]
 
 Aluve 2017 Estate Chardonnay Menozzi Vineyard bottle
Aluve 2017 Estate Chardonnay Menozzi Vineyard
This Chardonnay from Walla Walla Valley offers complex aromas leading with yellow apple and notes of lemon balm, orange blossom, crème fraiche and a dusting of baking spices. On the palate, flavors of spiced Asian... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2016 The Great SchisM bottle
Tertulia Cellars 2016 The Great SchisM
This GSM blend of Rhone varietals includes 55% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Walla Walla Valley. On the nose, complex aromas of dark jammy fruit mix with baking spices, black pepper, dried herbs... [read more]
 
Perennial Vintners 2016 Melon de Bourgogne bottle
Perennial Vintners 2016 Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne is a crisp and minerally white wine originating in the Muscadet region of France near the country's west coast and grapes for this Melon come from Washington's Puget Sound, located at nearly... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Sunset bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Sunset
This blend of red Bordeaux varietals from Columbia Valley includes 36% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec and smaller portions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. Dark and complex on the nose, black fruit... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Winery 2017 All Occasion White bottle
Wild Goose Winery 2017 All Occasion White
This white wine blend from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley combines Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. On the nose, it offers aromas of citrus zest, mango and tarragon with a hint of petrol. On the... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 Rose bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 Rose
Good things often come in affordable packages and this rose of Syrah from Washington's Milbrandt Vineyards is a great example at $13. On the nose, enticing aromas of strawberry and melon mixed with light floral... [read more]
 
Three of Cups 2017 White Wine Blend bottle
Three of Cups 2017 White Wine Blend
Woodinville, Washington's Three of Cups created this white Bordeaux blend of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Semillon with grapes from Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. The result is a bright and balanced refresher... [read more]
 
Stemilt Creek Winery 2015 Transforming Traditions bottle
Stemilt Creek Winery 2015 Transforming Traditions
This Cabernet Franc from Wenatchee, Washington's Stemilt Creek is fruit forward in style with plenty of savory notes and spice to find a delicious balance. On the nose, dark jammy fruit mixes with aromas of... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2017 Riesling bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2017 Riesling
This is an off-dry style Riesling from Spokane, Washington's Latah Creek Wine Cellars using fruit from the Ancient Lakes AVA. It offers light fruity aromas of green apple, mango and nectarine with hints of beeswax... [read more]
 
Poco Collina Gelardi Vineyard 2014 Oregon Pinot Noir bottle
Poco Collina Gelardi Vineyard 2014 Oregon Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir offers up soft aromas of rose and red berries, a dusting of baking spices and hints of toast. On the palate, red fruit flavors alluding to raspberry and red cherry... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Shepherds Mark bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Shepherds Mark
This Rhone style white wine blend from Prosser, Washington's Alexandria Nicole Cellars consists of 62% Rousanne, 21% Marsanne and 17% Viognier from Horse Heaven Hills. It offers inviting fruit salad aromas of peach, pear and... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2016 The Cynic Syrah bottle
TruthTeller 2016 The Cynic Syrah
Walla Walla Valley produces some world-class examples of Syrah and this example from TruthTeller Winery beautifully straddles the line between fruit forward and savory offerings. On the nose, it showcases dark jammy fruit balanced with... [read more]
 
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Gris bottle
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Gris
This is a fruity, dry-style Pinot Gris from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley that entices with aromas of yellow apple, pear, peach and hints of fresh ginger. Bright and balanced flavors allude to lemon and lime... [read more]
 
Elsom Cellars 2017 Grenache bottle
Elsom Cellars 2017 Grenache
Grenache and Mourvedre from Washington's Snipes Mountain are used in this wine from Seattle's Elsom Cellars that beautifully straddles bright red fruit, spice and nicely textured tannins with remarkable balance. It offers enticing aromas of... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Winery 2017 God’s Mountain Riesling bottle
Wild Goose Winery 2017 God's Mountain Riesling
This dry-style Riesling from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley delivers a racy mouthful and pleasant minerality promising a perfect pairing with seafood, buttery sauces or soft cheeses. Aromas are reminiscent of green apple, lime and classic... [read more]
 
Lujon Wine Cellars 2014 Walla Walla Valley Malbec bottle
Lujon Wine Cellars 2014 Walla Walla Valley Malbec
Carlton, Oregon's Lujon Wine Cellars used grapes from Walla Walla Valley for this dark-fruited Malbec. The nose offers inviting aromas of dried cherry, sweet tobacco and Allspice. On the palate, fruity notes of blueberry and... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Wines 2018 Rose bottle
Ryan Patrick Wines 2018 Rose
This Rose from Washington's Ryan Patrick Wines was made from Syrah, Grenache and Sangiovese. On the nose, light floral aromas mix with notes of citrus zest, peach and sour watermelon candy. On the palate, it... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 A Squared Sauvignon Blanc bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 A Squared Sauvignon Blanc
Prosser, Washington's Alexandria Nicole Cellars delivers a sure fire food wine or a crisp summer sipper with their 2018 a2 Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, it's simply lovely with intriguing aromas of peach, pear and... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Malbec Estate Selection bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Malbec Estate Selection
Only estate fruit from Oregon's Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards in Umpqua Valley is used in this Malbec that is deep, dark and delicious. On the nose, aromas of ripe plum and blueberry mix with sweet... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2017 Estate Chardonnay bottle
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2017 Estate Chardonnay
This Willamette Valley Chardonnay is light and zesty with just enough time on oak to impart some creamy, complex flavors. On the nose, yellow apple and tropical fruit notes mix with aromas alluding to lemon... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Estate Syrah bottle
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2016 Estate Syrah
Lewiston, Idaho's Clearwater Canyon Cellars used their estate fruit in the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA for this juicy and beautifully balanced Syrah. Aromas of dark berry jam, black peppercorn, clove and cigar box provide an enticing... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Petit Verdot bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2016 Petit Verdot
Snoqualmie, Washington's Sigillo Cellars used Wahluke Slope fruit for this 100% Petit Verdot offering aromas of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, dried herbs, Allspice and a hint of lavender. On the palate, it's juicy and rounded... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris bottle
King Estate Winery 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
This is a fruity, dry style wine from Oregon's top producer of Pinot Gris. It offers aromas of yellow apple, pear, nectarine, orange blossom and hints of fresh ginger. On the palate, it's zesty with... [read more]
 
Mustard Seed Cellars 2014 Nebbiolo bottle
Mustard Seed Cellars 2014 Nebbiolo
Mustard Seed Cellars in Oregon's Umpqua Valley sources Nebbiolo grapes from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater for this nice example of the Italian varietal. It offers an inviting nose of red fruit mixed with bold... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2016 Merlot bottle
Coyote Canyon Winery 2016 Merlot
This Merlot from Prosser, Washington's Coyote Canyon Winery uses grapes from Horse Heaven Hills that find a nice balance of vibrant fruit, spice and earthy notes built on a sturdy tannic frame. On the nose... [read more]
 
Naches Heights Vineyard 2018 Albarino bottle
Naches Heights Vineyard 2018 Albarino
The Spanish Albarino grape makes the perfect match for seafood and this one from Naches Heights Vineyard near Yakima, Washington hits the mark with expressive aromatics and racy acidity on the palate. On the nose... [read more]
 
Tildio Winery 2014 Estate Cabernet Franc bottle
Tildio Winery 2014 Estate Cabernet Franc
Lake Chelan's Tildio Winery used estate fruit for this polished Cabernet Franc. It offers enticing aromas of blackberry pie mingling with sweet and spicy notes of black peppercorn, clove, licorice and sweet tobacco. On the... [read more]
 
Zerba Cellars 2016 Estate Barbera bottle
Zerba Cellars 2016 Estate Barbera
This medium bodied Italian red varietal from Walla Walla Valley does homage to the food friendly wines of Piedmont, mixing bright fruit with savory, spicy and rustic notes. Engaging aromatics allude to dried strawberry, herbes... [read more]
 
Williamson Vineyards 2017 Dry Riesling bottle
Williamson Vineyards 2017 Dry Riesling
This expressive Idaho Riesling leads with melon, honeysuckle, tangerine and notes of petrol. Made in a dry, Alsatian style, this Riesling is crisp in the mouth with bright acidity. Incredibly food friendly, enjoy this wine... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2016 A Squared Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2016 A Squared Cabernet Sauvignon
Made from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, this Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon leads aromas of black cherry, blackberry and plum that follow up with notes of cedar, sage and pepper. On the... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2015 Carmenere bottle
Tertulia Cellars 2015 Carmenere
Walla Walla's Tertulia Cellars blended 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon in this Carmenere from Horse Heaven Hills. On the nose, aromas of dark fruit combine with generous notes of dark chocolate, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Wines 2017 Reserve Chardonnay bottle
Ryan Patrick Wines 2017 Reserve Chardonnay
Mattawa, Washington's Ryan Patrick Wines used grapes from Sagemoor Vineyards and a restrained approach to oak to create this refreshing Chardonnay. On the nose are aromas of yellow apple, crème caramel and citrus zest. On... [read more]
 
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2016 Dampier Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir bottle
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2016 Dampier Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir
Brooding and complex, this pinot noir leads with black cherry, blackberry and currant. Those dark fruits are intertwined with notes of cinnamon, clove and black licorice. Firm tannins and a nice acid structure make this... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2015 Storm Front bottle
Convergence Zone Cellars 2015 Storm Front
This red blend of Bordeaux varietals includes 53% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot. On the nose, aromas of dark jammy fruit mix with notes of baking spices, sweet tobacco... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Estate Gruner Veltliner Hefeabzug bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Estate Gruner Veltliner Hefeabzug
This Umpqua Valley, Oregon Gruner Veltliner is labeled Hefeabzug indicating it was aged on the lees, or leftover yeast particles, after fermentation. On the nose, it alludes to fresh green herbs with fruity undertones of... [read more]
 
Hat Ranch Winery 2015 Petit Verdot bottle
Hat Ranch Winery 2015 Petit Verdot
This Idaho Petit Verdot entices with aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, currant and anise. On the palate, this full body wine showcases black fruit flavors intertwined with notes of lavender and dried herbs. Tannins... [read more]
 
Black Swift Vineyards 2015 The Long Road Syrah bottle
Black Swift Vineyards 2015 The Long Road Syrah
Savory and earthy notes are the star in this Old World-style British Columbia Syrah, showing restraint in fruit with a solid acidic structure. On the nose, aromas of blackberry jam mingle with notes of black... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2017 Siegerrebe bottle
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2017 Siegerrebe
Several Northwest wineries are crafting some beautiful examples of the early ripening Siegerrebe varietal, a cross between Madeleine Angevine and Gewurtztraminer. This aromatic white wine from British Columbia's Recline Ridge Winery leads with expressive floral... [read more]
 
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Le Beau Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Finn Hill Winery 2016 Le Beau Cabernet Sauvignon
Utilizing fruit from Wahluke Slope, this Cabernet from Woodinville, Washington's Finn Hill Winery strikes a beautiful balance between muscular tannins and a juicy, round mouthfeel. On the nose, it's dark and complex with notes of... [read more]
 
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Panther Creek Cellars 2016 Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir
Beautifully structured and elegant from start to finish, this Pinot Noir from Gaston, Oregon's Panther Creek Cellars hits the mark. On the nose, fruity aromas of fresh raspberries and red licorice mix with notes of... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2017 Moscato bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2017 Moscato
Spokane, Washington's Latah Creek crafted this slightly sweet and fruity Moscato with enough citrus acidity to find an engaging balance inspired by Northern Italy's Piedmont region. On the nose, it's beautifully aromatic with notes of... [read more]
 
Ruby Magdalena Vineyards 2015 Estate Graciano bottle
Ruby Magdalena Vineyards 2015 Estate Graciano
Graciano is a Spanish varietal, a key blending grape in Rioja Gran Reservas, and this is one of the rare stand-alone wines made from the varietal in the Northwest. With fruit from Rattlesnake Hills, this... [read more]
 
Collar Family Vineyards 2016 Tempranillo bottle
Collar Family Vineyards 2016 Tempranillo
With 20 months aging in oak barrels, this Southern Oregon Tempranillo is in the style of Rioja's Reserva wines with enough structure to bottle age like a Gran Reserva. It offers enticing aromas of ripe... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2018 Pinot Gris bottle
Puffin Wines 2018 Pinot Gris
Puffin Wines works with winemaker Ray Walsh, formerly with King Estate, to produce this Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. Inviting from start to finish, it opens with aromas of applesauce with a dusting of cinnamon, floral... [read more]
 
Giradet Vineyards & Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Girardet Vineyards & Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet from some of the oldest vines on the Girardet estate offers complex aromas and a lovely dry balance on the palate, leaning Old World in style. On the nose, it alludes to blackberry... [read more]
 
Rellik Winery 2016 Pinot Noir bottle
Rellik Winery 2016 Pinot Noir
Oregon Pinot Noir isn't only a Willamette Valley thing. Some beautiful examples are coming from Southern Oregon like this silky smooth, structured and earth balanced offering from newcomer Rellick Winery. On the nose, earth, spice... [read more]
 
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Gewurztraminer bottle
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2018 Gewurztraminer
This British Columbia Gewurztraminer is made in an Alsatian style, on the drier end of the scale, with a light oily texture and subtle salinity. On the nose, lovely citrus aromas allude to tangerine and... [read more]
 
Beach Daze White Bubbly Wine (non-vintage) can
Beach Daze White Bubbly Wine (non-vintage)
You may have to adjust your expectations before trying this sparkling wine in a can, though you needn't set your hopes for quality low. Judge it blind without the can in sight and you'll find... [read more]
 
51Weeks Winemaking 2016 Ruby Vineyard at Apolloni Pinot Noir bottle
51Weeks Winemaking 2016 Ruby Vineyard at Apolloni Pinot Noir
This wine delivers a velvety texture striking a beautiful balance of earth, fruit and prominent spice. A lovely nose invites you in with aromas of red berries, rose, cola, smoke and a dusting of cinnamon... [read more]
 
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner bottle
Trella Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner
This Southern Oregon Gruner is bright and refreshing, a sure standout for many food pairings. On the nose, it suggests yellow apple, pear, fresh green herbs and lemon zest. It delivers vibrant flavors of lime... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
Black fruits, a prominent tannic structure and bittersweet flavors blend nicely in this Wahluke Slope Cabernet. On the nose, aromas of ripe black plum and baking spices mix with earthy notes alluding to coffee grounds... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Van Horn Vineyard Riesling bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Van Horn Vineyard Riesling
This is an off-dry Riesling with lovely acidity promising many food friendly pairings. On the nose, aromas of green apple, lime and nectarine mingle with florals and hints of fresh basil and ginger. On the... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2017 Lemberger bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2017 Lemberger
This is a light and cheery offering bursting with red fruit and zippy acidity to keep it lively. On the nose are aromas of vibrant raspberry, Allspice and a touch of vanilla. On the palate... [read more]
 
Cooper Ridge Vineyard Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Riesling (non-vintage) bottle
Cooper Ridge Vineyard Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Riesling (non-vintage)
The folks at Cooper Ridge in Oregon's Umpqua Valley outside Roseburg used estate grapes to produce this fine sparkler. It sports a creamy mouth feel from its abundant bubbles and crisp acidity, with aromatics of... [read more]
 
Terra Vina Wines Mourvedre (non-vintage) bottle
Terra Vina Wines Mourvedre (non-vintage)
This Mourvedre is deep, dark and luscious, achieving a velvety smooth mouthfeel, layered complexity and balanced elegance using grapes from 2015 and 2016 vintages. It offers engaging aromas of dark berry jam, Allspice, cedar, black... [read more]
 
Fortuity Cellars 2017 Chardonnay bottle
Fortuity Cellars 2017 Chardonnay
Oak notes are beautifully integrated with bright fruit in this Yakima Valley Chardonnay. It offers aromas of yellow apple, white peach and lemon crème fraiche with a dusting of cinnamon. On the palate, prominent acidity... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Brut Sparkling Viognier bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2017 Brut Sparkling Viognier
Made by the traditional methode champenoise, this sparkling Viognier follows the brut formula, but its grapes are not at all traditional. Its Viognier shows a hint of tropical aromatics along with lemon and lemon zest... [read more]
 
Tildio Winery 2014 Estate Syrah bottle
Tildio Winery 2014 Estate Syrah
Beautifully textured and complex, this Syrah offers aromas starting with dark, jammy fruit that mixes with prominent notes of Allspice and hints of black peppercorn, vanilla, lavender and smoky bacon fat. On the palate, fruity... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Bacchus bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Bacchus
Bacchus is a modern cross-bred varietal that mixed Muller Thurgau and a Silvaner-Riesling cross resulting in a white wine grape that ripens in cooler climates where Riesling doesn't reliably ripen. This aromatic white presents notes... [read more]
 
Monte Ferro 2016 Pinot Noir bottle
Monte Ferro 2016 Pinot Noir
This wine presents aromas of fresh red berries and cream that mix with a dusting of baking spices and earthy notes hinting at sweet potting soil. On the palate, it delivers flavors of cherry and... [read more]
 
Kramer Vineyards 2017 Celebrate! Muller-Thurgau bottle
Kramer Vineyards 2017 Celebrate! Muller-Thurgau
Kramer has long been known for making excellent sparkling wines from its grapes grown near Gaston, Oregon, and this Muller-Thurgau continues that tradition. Voted Best Sparkling Wine at the SavorNW Wine Awards competition, it's a... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
After claiming a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Awards, this Southern Oregon Cabernet pulled a repeat performance at SavorNW, this time claiming Double Gold. The wine offers enticing dark and complex aromas... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Winemaker’s Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Winemaker's Reserve Pinot Noir
Not all great Oregon Pinots come from the Willamette Valley and this one from Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley offers a beautiful nose of fresh raspberry mixed with Allspice and earthy notes alluding to herbes de... [read more]
 
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2016 Darow Series Pinot Noir wine bottle
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2016 Darow Series Pinot Noir
On the nose, aromas allude to raspberry, cherry, leather, rose blossom, cola and sweet cocoa. It plays elegant on the palate with flavors of red cherry balanced with prominent earthy notes of violet, tea and... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyard 2014 Vixen wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyard 2014 Vixen
This red blend is comprised of 51% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache and 22% Syrah. On the nose, aromas of blueberry mix with gingersnap cookie, lavender and hints of black peppercorn and smoke-cured salami. On the palate... [read more]
 
River Stone Estate Winery 2015 Stones Throw wine bottle
River Stone Estate Winery 2015 Stones Throw
This red blend consists of 69% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. On the nose, ripe, dark fruit alludes to black plum and blueberry balanced with prominent notes of bell pepper... [read more]
 
Comforts of Whidbey 2017 Late Harvest Semillon wine bottle
Comforts of Whidbey 2017 Late Harvest Semillon
Here's a Northwest version of a French Sauternes. On the nose are aromas of apricot preserves, straw and spice-poached pear with a drizzle of honey. On the palate, it's rich in texture with prominent notes... [read more]
 
14 Hands 2016 Run Wild Red Blend wine bottle
14 Hands 2016 Run Wild Red Blend
This is a red blend of 75% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 7% Grenache, 3% Viognier and 2% other varietals. On the nose, dark fruit mixes with smoky notes of bacon fat with hints of black pepper... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, blackberry jam and cedar mix with a good ration of black peppercorn and Allspice. On the palate, flavors of black cherry and blueberry are nicely balanced with notes of dark chocolate, violet... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyard 2014 Pentatonic wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyard 2014 Pentatonic
This red wine blend of Bordeaux varietals includes 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. On the nose, aromas of blackberry jam are balanced with notes of Allspice, cedar and... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Lemberger wine bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Lemberger
The Lemberger or Blaufrankisch grape varietal features bold fruit with peppery notes and racy acidity and this one delivers with aromas of ripe black plums balanced by notes of clove, black peppercorn and sweet tobacco... [read more]
 
Truth Teller Winery 2015 Satire wine bottle
Truth Teller Winery 2015 Satire
This red blend contains 41% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. This wine invites you in with rich aromas alluding to raspberry jam, cedar, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate... [read more]
 
Freja Cellars 2014 Estate Pinot Noir wine bottle
Freja Cellars 2014 Estate Pinot Noir
The nose offers aromas of fresh raspberries, rose blossom, leather and a beautiful earthiness alluding to sweet potting soil. On the palate, it lands on cranberry and tart cherry flavors with bright notes of hibiscus... [read more]
 
Rocky Pond Winery 2016 Stratastone wine bottle
Rocky Pond Winery 2016 Stratastone
This red blend of Rhone varietals includes 45% Grenache, 36% Syrah and 19% Mouvedre. On the nose, aromas of dried strawberry and dark berries mix with clove spice, lavender and a dose of smoky bacon... [read more]
 
Marshall Davis 2015 Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Marshall Davis 2015 Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, this wine offers rich black fruit alluding to ripe plum and berry jam mixed with complex notes reminiscent of licorice, black pepper, cedar, leather, dried herbs and baking spices. On the palate... [read more]
 
2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2016 Viognier wine bottle
2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2016 Viognier
On the nose, bright citrus aromas and tropical fruit notes mix with orange zest, floral honeysuckle and a nice whiff of vanilla cream that alludes to Creamsicle. On the palate, it has a bold attack... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir
The enticing nose displays vibrant red berries mixed with baking spices, floral rose, saddle leather and sweet earth reminiscent of potting soil. It's silky on the palate, showing a nice acidic structure with red fruit... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2015 Rocket Man Red wine bottle
Eternal Wines 2015 Rocket Man Red
The red blend features 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 5% Carmenere. On the inviting nose are aromas of smoky plum and blueberries, bell pepper, cedar, Allspice, pipe tobacco and dried herbs... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2014 Storm Front wine bottle
Convergence Zone Cellars 2014 Storm Front
This red blend of Bordeaux varietals includes 37% Merlot, 35% Malbec and 28% Cabernet Franc. It offers intriguing, intense and complex aromas alluding to fruitcake with notes of Allspice, chocolate, mint and dried herbs. On... [read more]
 
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Lunar Eclipse Early Muscat wine bottle
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Lunar Eclipse Early Muscat
This wine is made in a dry and aromatic style with fruit harvested at the peak of acidity. It offers up lovely fruit aromas alluding to fresh green grapes, peach and Mandarin orange all wrapped... [read more]
 
51 Weeks Winemaking 2015 “Voetjes” Pinot Noir wine bottle
51 Weeks Winemaking 2015 “Voetjes” Pinot Noir
On the nose are inviting aromas of fresh raspberries, a light dusting of Allspice, a whiff of cigar box, some sweet earthy notes alluding to potting soil and a touch of floral rose. On the... [read more]
 
Tertulia Cellars 2014 Phinney Hill Vineyard Carmenere wine bottle
Tertulia Cellars 2014 Phinney Hill Vineyard Carmenere
This is a rich, fuller-bodied Carmenere offering a nose of black fruit mixing with aromas of smoky fresh ground coffee, chocolate and green peppercorn. On the palate, it hits notes of plum sauce with classic... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2016 Bacchus wine bottle
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2016 Bacchus
Bacchus is a modern, cross-bred, early ripening grape varietal combining Müller Thurgau, Silvaner and Riesling. This one offers a nose of green apple, pear and nectarine aromas mixing with notes of orange blossom and hints... [read more]
 
Stave and Stone Winery 2016 Dukes Valley Block Pinot Noir wine bottle
Stave and Stone Winery 2016 Dukes Valley Block Pinot Noir
This is a fruit-driven Pinot Noir with a nice balance of earthy elements. On the nose, aromas of fresh strawberries mix with earthy notes of cocoa, dried herbs and a dash of Allspice. On the... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Pentatonic wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Pentatonic
This red wine blend features 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The complex nose offers aromas of dark fruit alluding to ripe plums and blackberry jam with notes of... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Syrah wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Syrah
This wine opens with aromas of blackberry jam mixed with savory notes of black peppercorn, cured meat, sweet tobacco and a dusting of Allspice. On the palate, it alludes to black cherry and olive with... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2016 Viognier wine bottle
Season Cellars 2016 Viognier
The enticing tropical aromas of orange zest, peaches, lychee and apricot make you want to taste this wine. In the mouth, tropical flavors combine with a creamy richness that make this the perfect patio wine... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir wine bottle
King Estate Winery 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Made with organic and biodynamic fruit, this wine's dark notes of black cherry and blackberry invite you in. This wine also surprises with aromas of orange zest and mint. Black pepper and clove flavors combine... [read more]
 
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Sparkling Siegerrebe wine bottle
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Sparkling Siegerrebe
Nice bubbles carry aromas of pear and lemon into the nose, followed up on the palate with citrus, tart green apple, a hint of mandarin orange and a nice minerality. This fine example from a... [read more]
 
Cliff Creek Cellars 2013 Super Tuscan wine bottle
Cliff Creek Cellars 2013 Super Tuscan
A delicious equal parts blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this full body red blend leads with aromas of ripe red cherry, blueberry and blackberry. Fruit flavors combine nicely with notes of tobacco and... [read more]
 
Grizzly Peak Winery 2016 Viognier wine bottle
Grizzly Peak Winery 2016 Viognier
On the nose, fruity aromas of apricot and honeydew melon mix with honeysuckle and creamy notes that hint at almond paste with a touch of crushed gravel. On the palate, apricot and tangerine find a... [read more]
 
Lumos Wine Co. 2015 Five Blocks Pinot Noir wine bottle
Lumos Wine Co. 2015 Five Blocks Pinot Noir
Made with organic fruit, this beautifully crafted Oregon Pinot Noir entices with expressive red fruit aromas of red cherry, red currant, raspberry combined with hints of campfire smoke. In the mouth, the red fruit flavors... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2016 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle wine bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2016 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle
A plum nectar wine made from organic European and Asian plums from British Columbia. The nose is reminiscent of red plum marmalade with a light dusting of cinnamon and a hint of incense. On the... [read more]
 
Z’IVO 2014 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir wine bottle
Z'IVO 2014 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir
On the nose, ripe raspberries and Allspice are prominent with subtle notes of toast, milk chocolate and a touch of sweet potting soil. On the palate, it's wonderfully rounded and mouth filling with beautifully balanced... [read more]
 
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé (Non-Vintage) wine bottle
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé (Non-Vintage)
The sparkling wines from Domaine Ste. Michelle are proof you don't have to empty your wallet to buy top quality. The latest version is made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from multiple vintages. In... [read more]
 
Oliver Twist Winery 2013 Bordeaux Blend wine bottle
Oliver Twist Winery 2013 Bordeaux Blend
Wonderfully pleasing notes of ripe blueberry, plum and black currant combine with flavors of green tea, cinnamon and nutmeg. This medium bodied and easy drinking Bordeaux blend is sure to be a crowd favorite. Enjoy... [read more]
 
Bainbridge Vineyards 2016 Late Harvest Siegerrebe wine bottle
Bainbridge Vineyards 2016 Late Harvest Siegerrebe
This dessert wine is made in the style of a French Sauterne, but utilizes late harvested Siegerrebe grapes from Puget Sound. On the nose, aromas allude to dried apricot and orange marmalade with notes of... [read more]
 
River Stone Estate Winery 2014 Corner Stone wine bottle
River Stone Estate Winery 2014 Corner Stone
If you prefer dry, earthy and firmly structured Bordeaux blends, this one delivers with 27% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot. On the nose, smoky aromas wrap around... [read more]
 
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Sparkling High Tide White wine bottle
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Sparkling High Tide White
A lovely blend of 57% Madeleine Angevine and 43% Madeleine Sylvaner, this sparkler opens with plentiful, creamy bubbles and on the nose carries appealing lemon-lime aromas. In the mouth, the lemon-lime promised in its nose... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner Estate Cuvee
Aromas of green apple and citrus zest dominate the nose with subtle hints of honeysuckle, fresh snap pea and a touch of white pepper. On the palate, flavors of lime and grapefruit provide the structure... [read more]
 
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2015 Malbec Verhey Vineyard wine bottle
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2015 Malbec Verhey Vineyard
Aromas of bold dark fruit allude to blueberry and ripe plum with secondary notes of Allspice, sweet tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, it's juicy, round and spicy with prominent flavors of ripe black fruit... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Entourage wine bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Entourage
This is a blend of 75% Pinot Gris with Petite Milo and Ehrenfelser. two modern varietals that are showing promise for cool climate growing areas. The enticing nose offers aromas reminiscent of citrus zest, yellow... [read more]
 
Catman Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Catman Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir
This wonderfully complex wine offers subtle aromas of black cherry, red cherry, raspberry and vanilla on the nose. On the palate, you'll discover notes of blackberry, black currant, raspberry, rosehips and caramel. Nice tannin and... [read more]
 
Mustard Seed Cellars 2013 Moving Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Mustard Seed Cellars 2013 Moving Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon
Earth meets fruit beautifully in this Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose are complex aromas of ripe black plums with notes of black peppercorn, pipe tobacco, leather, dried mint and an earthiness alluding to... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2015 Ortega wine bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2015 Ortega
British Columbia wineries are crafting some fine white wines from modern, cross-bred varietals ideal for cooler climates and this Ortega is an example, a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe. This one expresses sweet floral aromas... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc
Red fruit meets a savory complexity and a seamlessly solid structure in this Red Mountain Cabernet Franc. The enticing nose draws you in with aromas of strawberry jam mixed with sweet tobacco and savory notes... [read more]
 
Lopez Island Vineyards 2015 Malbec wine bottle
Lopez Island Vineyards 2015 Malbec
This wine opens with inviting aromas of ripe black plum mixed with notes of sweet tobacco, baking spices and milk chocolate on the nose. On the palate, juicy flavors alluding to black cherry and red... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Peaches on the Beaches (Non-Vintage) wine bottle
Westport Winery Peaches on the Beaches (Non-Vintage)
This wine utilizes 97% Riesling from Washington's Yakima Valley with peach. On the nose you'll recognized Riesling aromas of juicy nectarine and dried apricot with canned peaches, a dusting of brown spice and a hint... [read more]
 
D’Anu 2013 Winemaker’s Cuvee Pinot Noir wine bottle
D'Anu 2013 Winemaker's Cuvee Pinot Noir
On the nose, this wine offers aromas of fresh red berries mixed with a light dusting of baking spice, sweet tobacco and herbes de Provence. On the palate, it hits notes of cherry balanced with... [read more]
 
Elevation Cellars 2012 Monolith Red Blend wine bottle
Elevation Cellars 2012 Monolith Red Blend
This blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec is earthy and herbaceous, boldly balancing its dark fruit flavors. A complex nose offers dark jammy fruit mixing... [read more]
 
Silvan Ridge Winery 2016 Early Muscat Semi-Sparkling wine bottle
Silvan Ridge Winery 2016 Early Muscat Semi-Sparkling
This dessert wine is made in the style of northern Italy's Moscato d'Asti. On the nose, it's beautifully perfumed with floral aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle wrapping around peach and apricot. It's lively on... [read more]
 
Woodhouse Wine Estates Darighe Proprietor’s Blend wine bottle
Woodhouse Wine Estates Darighe Proprietor's Blend
This Bordeaux-style blend is made up of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, it's complex and enticing with aromas alluding to smoky plum and... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir
An intriguing nose offers earthy aromas of mushroom and violet mixing with grilled plum, a hint of brown sugar and sweet herbs. On the palate, flavors of cherry are balanced with notes of hibiscus tea... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd
Smaragd is the designation indicating the highest quality of Austria's most popular crisp, food-friendly white wine varietal and, with his Southern Oregon Gruner, winemaker Stephen Reustle follows Austria's winemaking process required for that designation. This... [read more]
 
Abacela 2015 Malbec wine bottle
Abacela 2015 Malbec
This wine offers enticing and complex aromas of ripe plums and blueberry juice mixed with notes of sweet tobacco, violet and a dash of baking spices. On the palate, dark fruit reminiscent of black raspberries... [read more]
 
Furioso Vineyards 2015 L\'Altra Linea Pinot Noir wine bottle
Furioso Vineyards 2015 L'Altra Linea Pinot Noir
This Burgundian influenced pinot leads with dried leaves, forest floor, smoke and black cherry on the nose. The luscious mouthfeel combines black currant, black cherry and nutmeg flavors with hints of strawberry. - Reviewed... [read more]
 
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Madeleine Sylvaner wine bottle
Comforts of Whidbey 2016 Madeleine Sylvaner
This lesser-known white wine varietal creates light, aromatic wines and its early ripening makes it an option for growing in cooler western areas of the Northwest. On the nose are aromas of honeydew melon, celery... [read more]
 
Pike Road Wines 2015 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Pike Road Wines 2015 Pinot Noir
On the nose, aromas allude to red berries with notes of sweet chocolate, tobacco leaf, toast, a dash of baking spices and floral notes of rose. On the palate, tart red fruit reminiscent of spiced... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2013 Syrah wine bottle
Harbinger Winery 2013 Syrah
This Syrah is Northern Rhone in style showing a medium body with a nice balance of bright fruit with earthy and savory notes. The nose of dark fruit alludes to blackberry pie with a dusting... [read more]
 
Artem Wine Company 2016 Late Harvest Riesling wine bottle
Artem Wine Company 2016 Late Harvest Riesling
On the nose, this dessert wine entices with notes of apricot jam, baked pineapple, honey and light floral aromas. On the palate, it offers a beautiful dose of acidity alluding to Mandarin orange keeping this... [read more]
 
Cedercreen Cellars 2015 Gamay Noir wine bottle
Cedercreen Cellars 2015 Gamay Noir
The intriguing nose offers aromas of fresh raspberry balanced with earthy floral notes of violet, dried herbs, cocoa and sweet potting soil. On the palate, tart pomegranate and huckleberry are balanced with notes of black... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Syrah wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Syrah
An inviting nose offers prominent aromas of ripe plum and blueberries mixed with complex notes of Allspice, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and cured meat. On the palate, it offers rich flavors of plum sauce and... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Reserve Bacchus wine bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2016 Reserve Bacchus
Bacchus is modern grape varietal created by crossing Müller Thurgau with a Silvaner-Riesling cross. The grape is particularly suited to cooler climates where it can ripen early and fully for best results. This one offers... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Carmenere wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Carmenere
On the nose, aromas of ripe dark fruit are mixed with notes of dried cherry, chocolate, sweet tobacco, black peppercorn and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, flavors of raspberry and cranberry find a... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Pinot Noir Platinum Reserve wine bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2016 Pinot Noir Platinum Reserve
Lovely aromatics allude to ripe raspberries with a nice dose of rose potpourri and baking spices with a hint of sweet, earthy soil. On the palate, it shows nice structure with fruit hinting at cran-raspberry... [read more]
 
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2016 Estate Riesling wine bottle
50th Parallel Estate Winery 2016 Estate Riesling
On the nose, aromas of pear and pineapple mix with classic Riesling petroleum notes and hints of fresh basil and jasmine flowers. On the palate, it attacks with bold flavors of lime, green apple and... [read more]
 
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2015 Petite Sirah wine bottle
Agate Ridge Vineyard 2015 Petite Sirah
On the nose, ripe jammy fruit alludes to grilled plum with prominent notes of black peppercorn, pipe tobacco, vanilla, Allspice and hints of dried herbs and menthol. On the palate, it hits notes of plum... [read more]
 
MonteScarlatto Estate Miscelare Red Blend wine bottle
MonteScarlatto Estate Miscelare Red Blend (NV)
This is a red blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon from 2011 and 25% Merlot from 2012. On the nose, ripe dark fruit mixes with prominent notes of cedar, black peppercorn, pipe tobacco, Allspice, charcoal and... [read more]
 
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Chardonnay wine bottle
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2016 Chardonnay
This is a Chardonnay showing beautiful weight and complexity with plenty of acidity to provide a solid frame. On the nose are aromas reminiscent of yellow apple, crème brulée, citrus blossom and lemon curd. On... [read more]
 
Finn Hill Winery 2014 L’abime Syrah wine bottle
Finn Hill Winery 2014 L'abime Syrah
This is a complex and fruit forward Syrah with enough savory and spicy notes and ample tannic structure to pack a punch with finesse. Complex aromas start with dark fruit alluding to plum and blueberries... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2016 Captain Gray Gewurztraminer wine bottle
Westport Winery 2016 Captain Gray Gewurztraminer
Using Yakima Valley grapes, this wine has bold and enticing aromas of tangerine, floral rose, fresh chopped ginger, Allspice and orange zest. It's viscous on the palate with notes of guava, rose water, baking spices... [read more]
 
Angel Vine 2016 Cluster Fus wine bottle
Angel Vine 2016 Cluster Fus
This is a red blend of 80% Mourvedre with 10% Zinfandel and 10% Primitivo. On the nose are aromas of dark jammy fruit mixing with earthy and savory notes of sweet tobacco, roasted meat, oregano... [read more]
 
Lagana Cellars 2016 Cockburn Ranch Chardonnay wine bottle
Lagana Cellars 2016 Cockburn Ranch Chardonnay
This is an un-oaked, Chablis style Chardonnay with fruity aromatics and a bright structure on the palate. On the nose, aromas of yellow apple and honeydew melon meet secondary notes alluding to citrus blossom, pineapple... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2013 Merlot wine bottle
Northwest Cellars 2013 Merlot
Aromas of blackberry pie, clove spice, cedar and hints of bay leaf offer an inviting introduction. On the palate, it's fruit forward with notes of blueberry and dried cherry with chocolate, candied violet and baking... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Albarino wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2016 Albarino
This Southern Oregon Albarino offers aromas of lime zest, tangerine, orange blossom and peach. It attacks the palate bright with notes of lemon softened by orange zest and apple, a subtle streak of minerality and... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Wines 2015 Rock Island Red wine bottle
Ryan Patrick Wines 2015 Rock Island Red
This is a red blend of predominately Syrah (73%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) with a small amount of Merlot. On the nose, ample dark fruit alludes to a savory plum sauce mixed with notes of... [read more]
 
Silvara Vineyards 2015 Merlot wine bottle
Silvara Vineyards 2015 Merlot
An inviting nose offers fruity aromas of black cherry and ripe plum with notes of cedar and sweet tobacco and hints of graham cracker and bay leaf. On the palate, flavors of dried cherry and... [read more]
 
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2017 Riesling wine bottle
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2017 Riesling
This a nicely balanced off-dry style Riesling with just hints of sweetness and a beautiful lingering acidity. The enticing nose reveals prominent aromas of pear and guava with notes of jasmine flowers, orange zest and... [read more]
 
Blooms Winery 2015 Petit Verdot wine bottle
Blooms Winery 2015 Petit Verdot
This wine is dark, richly decadent and fruit forward, but retains a nice balance with earthy and floral elements and firmly integrated tannins. The complex nose reveals bold aromas of ripe plum and dark berry... [read more]
 
Adamant Cellars 2017 Albarino wine bottle
Adamant Cellars 2017 Albarino
A tantalizing acidity shines beautifully in this bright and balanced Albarino. On the nose, aromas of lemon zest, a nice dose of floral orange blossom and notes of melon and tangerine offer an enticing introduction... [read more]
 
Kitzke Cellars 2014 Sangiovese wine bottle
Kitzke Cellars 2014 Sangiovese
Aromas of cherry and dried strawberry mix with notes of allspice, black peppercorn, dried herbs and tomato leaf. On the palate, it offers flavors of black cherry, clove spice, tea, plum skin and a touch... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2014 Life of Riley Tempranillo wine bottle
Red Lily Vineyards 2014 Life of Riley Tempranillo
This is a blend of blend of 88% Tempranillo and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. The complex nose shows aromas of ripe black plum, dried blueberries, black peppercorn, cocoa, cedar, cigar box and a hint of dried... [read more]
 
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Tamarack Rosé wine bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2016 Tamarack Rosé
This is a slightly sweet rosé made from Lemberger and Ortega grapes. On the nose, it offers intriguing aromas of fresh raspberries and cherry hard candy mixing with light floral notes and a touch of... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Estate Cuvee Syrah wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2016 Estate Cuvee Syrah
This wine is juicy and youthful with plenty of complex notes to keep it interesting. Aromas of blackberry jam and dried cherry are upfront on the nose with a touch of green peppercorn, sweet... [read more]
 
Weisinger Family Winery 2015 Viognier wine bottle
Weisinger Family Winery 2015 Viognier
This Viognier hits that wonderful balance of presenting stone fruit restrained by a solid backbone of acidity and complex secondary notes. Lemon and lime aromas lead with notes of lightly floral rose, vanilla and a... [read more]
 
Ledger David Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Ledger David Cellars 2015 Cabernet Franc
This Southern Oregon Cabernet Franc offers a nose with aromas of ripe plum predominant and accompanying notes of black pepper, cedar and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it features flavors of black cherry and cocoa... [read more]
 
Artem Wine Company 2015 Eola-Amity Hills Estate Pinot Noir bottle
Artem Wine Company 2015 Eola-Amity Hills Estate Pinot Noir
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir offers a nose alluding to cherry cobbler with notes of cherry jam, brown sugar and baking spices with hints of dried herbs and sweet potting soil. On the palate, the... [read more]
 
Finn Hill Winery 2016 “The Gnome” Riesling wine bottle
Finn Hill Winery 2016 “The Gnome” Riesling
This dry Riesling displays beautifully structured acidity. On the nose are lively aromas of green apple and lime zest, along with hints of jasmine flowers and fresh ginger. Meyer lemon and lime show bright upfront... [read more]
 
Kolibri Vineyard 2014 Red Wine Blend bottle
Kolibri Vineyard 2014 Red Wine Blend
A wine that would appeal to lovers of red fruit, this is a medium bodied, easy drinking red blend of 70% Petite Verdot, 20% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese. On the nose, light aromas of cherry... [read more]
 
Kriselle Cellars 2016 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Kriselle Cellars 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
This Southern Oregon Sauvignon Blanc offers a nose with enticing aromas of lime, lemongrass, green herbs and tomato leaf. Flavors of lime, gooseberry and grapefruit are bold and lingering on the palate before fading to... [read more]
 
Freja Cellars 2013 Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
Freja 2013 Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir
This seductive medium bodied Pinot Noir entices with wonderful baking spice aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove that intertwine with red cherry and raspberry. In the mouth, this luscious wine offers an amazing depth of... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Merlot wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2014 Merlot
Ripe black fruit meets rich complexity in this beautifully balanced Merlot with spicy and earthy edges. On the nose, ripe, dark fruit mixes with complex aromas of cedar, baking spices and chocolate. Bold flavors of... [read more]
 
Monte Ferro 2015 Oregon Pinot Noir wine bottle
Monte Ferro 2015 Oregon Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir mixes fruit from Oregon's Chehalem Mountains in the north Willamette Valley with fruit from the Elkton AVA in the Southern Oregon foothills of the Coast Range. The result is an easy drinking... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2015 Star Ship Red Blend wine bottle
Longship Cellars 2015 Star Ship Red Blend
This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is fruit forward but shows some nice finesse in balance. On the nose, you'll find dried cherry... [read more]
 
King Estate Winery 2017 Acrobat Rose of Pinot Noir wine bottle
King Estate Winery 2017 Acrobat Rose of Pinot Noir
This is a beautiful rosé bargain made in a dry style with aromas of fresh strawberries mixed with citrus zest, floral orange blossom and hints of watermelon jolly rancher candies. It's beautifully structured on the... [read more]
 
Dama Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Dama Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, dark fruit alluding to berry jam mixes with notes of cedar, bell pepper, black peppercorn, menthol and a dash of dried herbs. On the palate, it delivers a juicy dose of dense... [read more]
 
Drink Washington 2016 Visit Wahluke Slope Carmenere wine bottle
Drink Washington Wine 2015 Visit Wahluke Slope Carmenere
On the nose, this wine is dense with aromas of dried cherry, Allspice and chocolate-caramel with secondary notes of sweet tobacco and black peppercorn. It's beautifully rounded on the palate with flavors of dark fruit... [read more]
 
Elevation Cellars 2016 Imperium Riesling wine bottle
Elevation Cellars 2016 Imperium Riesling
On the nose are fruity aromas of pear, apricot and cantaloupe that mix with notes of honeysuckle, citrus zest and a hint of ginger. On the palate it's bright and cleanly structured throughout the taste... [read more]
 
MonteScarlatto Estate 2014 Estate Malbec wine bottle
MonteScarlatto Estate 2014 Estate Malbec
This old world styled wine offers notes of black berry, smoke, dried herbs and pepper. It's nicely balanced with medium-plus acid and tannins that linger on the finish. This would make a nice pairing with... [read more]
 
The Four Graces 2015 Dundee Hills Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
The Four Graces 2015 Dundee Hills Reserve Pinot Noir
This wine will entice you with complex aromas of cherry, earthy notes of black tea and mushroom with a touch of smoke. In the palate, this rich pinot delivers with notes of black cherry, herbal... [read more]
 
Larch Hills 2015 Siegerrebe wine bottle
Larch Hills Winery 2015 Siegerrebe
This wine offers lovely floral aromas of orange blossom, tangerine and honey with a hint of candied ginger. On the palate, it's rich and mouth coating with intense flavors of papaya and apricot, along with... [read more]
 
ALIA Wines 2014 Arianses Vineyard Malbec wine bottle
Alia Wines 2014 Arianses Vineyard Malbec
Dark fruit dominates the nose with aromas of ripe black plum, blueberries and raisin along with complex notes of milk chocolate, sweet tobacco and baking spices. It's nicely rounded, juicy and spicy on the palate... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards and Winery 2014 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards and Winery 2014 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, but also features 13% Merlot and small amounts of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere and Malbec. The complex nose reveals dark berry jam, cedar, baking spices, black peppercorn, bell... [read more]
 
Nine Hats Wines 2017 Julia\'s Dazzle Rose wine bottle
Nine Hats Wines 2017 Julia's Dazzle Rose
This rose of Pinot Gris offers a nose of watermelon candy, citrus zest, dried strawberry, bubble gum and light floral aromas. On the palate, it reveals a thoroughly dry balance with acidity that builds toward... [read more]
 
Stone River Winery 2015 Amethyst wine bottle
Stone River Winery 2015 Amethyst
This red blend is 34% Pinot Noir, but you probably wouldn't guess it by the nearly equal amounts of Syrah and Petite Sirah. It's dark and dense in the glass and presents itself as fruit... [read more]
 
Carlton Cellars 2014 Estate Pinot Noir wine bottle
Carlton Cellars 2014 Estate Pinot Noir
This is a fruit forward Pinot Noir with expressive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, cola and rose hips. It's nicely balanced with acids and tannins creating a luscious mouthfeel and the potential for a perfect... [read more]
 
Cathedral Ridge 2016 Necessity White wine bottle
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2016 Necessity White
This white wine blend offers a nice balance of fruit and acidity with a seamless crisp finish. On the nose, you'll find yellow apple, lemon curd and a touch of baking spice-dusted pie crust. On... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Touriga Nacional wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Touriga Nacional
On the nose are luscious aromas of dark fruits alluding to black plum and blueberries with notes of mint, bitter dark chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, flavors of blueberry meet earthy notes of violet... [read more]
 
Rocky Pond Winery 2016 La Domestique wine bottle
Rocky Pond Winery 2016 La Domestique
This Right Bank Bordeaux style red blend includes 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec. On the nose, ripe dark fruit shines with notes of black plum and blueberries, black peppercorn, bell pepper, pipe... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Dorothy Rosé wine bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2017 Dorothy Rosé
A beautiful electric pink, plenty of fruity notes and a bright structure make this rosé a sure summer day pleaser. On the enticing nose, you'll find fruit salad aromas reminiscent of peach, fresh strawberries and... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Earth Series Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Earth Series Cabernet Sauvignon
A complex nose reveals dark, ripe fruit alluding to berry jam mixed with notes of bell pepper, black peppercorn, cola, leather, cedar, cocoa, clove and dried herbs. On the palate, black cherry and earthy notes... [read more]
 
Lumos Wine Co. 2015 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir wine bottle
Lumos Wine Co. 2015 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Aromas of dried cherry and red berries are upfront with additional notes of clove and sweet earth. Flavors are wonderfully balanced with raspberry and clove predominant, along with earthy notes of violet and dried leaves... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2015 Drizzle Pinot Gris wine bottle
Convergence Zone Cellars 2015 Drizzle Pinot Gris
This slightly sweet Pinot Gris finds a nice bright balance belying its 1.3% residual sugar. On the nose, yellow apple, pear and melon mix with notes of floral orange blossom with a hint of vanilla... [read more]
 
Fletcher Bay Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Fletcher Bay Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, dark, jammy fruit mixes with complex aromas including cedar, sweet tobacco, baking spices and black pepper. Big rounded flavors of black cherry and spiced red plum are up front before revealing notes... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2017 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Puffin Wines 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
This Oregon Sauvignon Blanc offers a complex nose with a big dose of citrus alluding to grapefruit, lime and lemon with notes of honeydew melon, green bell pepper, tomato leaf and a touch of fresh... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2015 Petit Verdot wine bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2015 Petit Verdot
This is a seamlessly structured 100% Petit Verdot that presents dark fruit elegantly balanced with earthy and savory nuances. On the nose, dark berry jam mixes with floral aromas and notes of baking spices, dark... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard 2014 Reserve Chardonnay wine bottle
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 Reserve Chardonnay
On the nose, orange blossom, fresh pineapple, lemon curd and buttery aromas of brioche mix with yellow apple and hints of toasted almond, nutmeg and vanilla. Flavors of lime peel, crisp melon and starfruit are... [read more]
 
Welcome Road 2014 Lionne wine bottle
Welcome Road Winery 2014 Lionne Syrah
On the nose, this 100% Syrah offers bold, dark and complex aromas led by blackberry jam and cedar with notes alluding to sweet tobacco, chocolate, smoke, black peppercorn, clove spice and a touch of anise... [read more]
 
Walnut City Wineworks 2016 Willamette Pinot Noir wine bottle
Walnut City Wineworks 2016 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is fresh and approachable with bright red fruit beautifully balanced by complex aromas and flavors including classic Oregon Pinot Noir earthiness. On the nose, prominent aromas of red fruits mix with light floral... [read more]
 
River Stone Estate Winery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
River Stone Estate Winery 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
This British Columbia Sauvignon Blanc offers an enticing nose of fresh greens, a pleasing mouth feel and a beautifully clean balance with notes of mineral on a nicely structured finish. On the nose are aromas... [read more]
 
Claar Cellars 2014 Merlot wine bottle
Claar Cellars 2014 Merlot
This is a fruit forward, crowd pleasing Merlot with enough earth and spice to keep it interesting. On the nose, dark berry jam is upfront with notes of milk chocolate, sweet baking spices and a... [read more]
 
Pudding River 2016 Chardonnay wine bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2016 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
Made in an un-oaked Chablis style, this wine is polished with bright and steely notes. On the nose, aromas of tree fruit and melon shine with hints of yellow apple, pear and honeydew with a... [read more]
 
2Hawk Vineyard 2016 Grenache wine bottle
2Hawk Vineyard & Winery 2016 Grenache
A silky, soft mouth feel reveals delightful red fruit and spice balanced with earthy notes in this Southern Oregon Grenache. It offers aromas of dried strawberry, a touch of clove and a hint of sweet... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2016 Frolic Viognier
TruthTeller Winery 2016 Frolic Viognier
Generous ripe fruit is beautifully balanced with acidity and elegant notes of mineral in this Yakima Valley Viognier. On the nose, ripe fruit and florals are expressive, alluding to peach, honeydew melon and orange blossom... [read more]
 
Basalt Cellars 2015 GSM wine bottle
Basalt Cellars 2015 GSM
This Rhone blend contains 44% Syrah, 39% Grenache and 17% Mourvedre. On the nose, blackberry jam mixes seamlessly with savory aromas of smoked and cured meat along with notes of black peppercorn, allspice and dried... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Rose wine bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Rose
This rose of 75% Syrah and 25% Tempranillo offers beautiful aromatics, bright fruit flavors and a clean, balanced finish. On the nose, aromas of citrus blossom mix with complex notes reminiscent of fresh peach, candied... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2018 Wise Man Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Longship Cellars 2015 Wise Man Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a great example of a big, complex Northwest Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, complex aromas lead with dark berry jam and cedar, but there are also notes of baking spices and hints of... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2016 Chardonnay wine bottle
Northwest Cellars 2016 Chardonnay
Expressive fruit is up front on the nose with notes of yellow apple, peach and honeydew melon with hints of vanilla crème brulee and fragrant orange blossom. It finds a wonderful balance on the palate... [read more]
 
Terra Vina 2015 Cabernet Franc Wine Bottle
Terra Vina Wines 2015 Cabernet Franc
This is a beautiful sweet and savory style Cabernet Franc with ample fruit nicely balanced with spicy and savory notes, a silky mouth feel and a structured finish that goes on and on. On the... [read more]
 
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Barrel Fermented Riesling Wine Bottle
LaVelle Vineyards 2016 Barrel Fermented Riesling
This off-dry Riesling showcases bright fruit and finely structured acidity making it a sure bet for pairing with many dishes ranging from seafood to spicy Asian cuisine. On the nose are aromas of lime, green... [read more]
 
Weaver Family Winery 2015 Windy Canyon Merlot Wine Bottle
Weaver Family Winery 2015 Windy Canyon Merlot
This Merlot alludes to an old-world style, showing fruit, but reigning it in with ample earthy and savory notes and a solid acidic structure. On the nose are aromas of ripe plum and blueberries with... [read more]
 
Riders Cellars 2016 Pinot Blanc Wine Bottle
Rider Cellars 2016 Pinot Blanc
This wine offers an enticing nose of fresh tree fruit matched with elegantly balanced citrus flavors perfect for pairing with a cheese course, seafood or creamy sauces. On the nose, it presents fresh fruit aromas... [read more]
 
Horan Estates 2015 Musicians Malbec Wine Bottle
Horan Estates Winery 2015 Musicians Malbec
This wine introduces itself with enticing aromas of ripe blueberries and raisin with notes of molasses and hints of tobacco, mocha and vanilla. On the palate, fresh fruit alluding to black cherry and red plum... [read more]
 
Chaberton 2017 Gewurtztraminer Wine Bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Gewurztraminer
Zesty and floral aromatics are showcased in this off-dry Gewurztraminer that shows bright fruit flavors, a wonderfully balanced acidity and enticing spiciness. On the nose, citrus zest and orange blossom are prominent with background notes... [read more]
 
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Knudsen Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay
This wine offers a beautiful balance of fruit, acidity and enough oak to add some creamy notes for complexity. On the nose, it's bright with lemon meringue, mixed with some orange blossom florals and ripe... [read more]
 
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Silvan Ridge Winery 2016 Pinot Gris
This is a nicely structured Pinot Gris in a classic dry and minerally style, balanced enough for sipping, but surely a great food wine too. The nose presents ample fruit with hints at fresh apple... [read more]
 
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Ferraro Cellars 2014 Phinny Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
This Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with dark fruit around a lovely frame balanced with earthy elements. On the complex nose, dark fruit shines with notes of berry jam mixing with cedar, sweet... [read more]
 
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The Four Graces 2016 Pinot Blanc
Crisp and balanced for easy sipping or pairing with soft mild cheeses or seafood, this wine offers up aromas of pear and peach that mix with notes of orange blossom and citrus zest. Bright flavors... [read more]
 
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Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Winemaker's Reserve Syrah
This wine shows a wonderful balance of dark fruit and savory notes. Its complex nose offers aromas of dark fruit, smoky notes of bacon fat, clove spice, cigar box, green peppercorn and a hint of... [read more]
 
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Malbec wine bottle
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Malbec
Enticing aromas of blueberry, milk chocolate, sweet tobacco, vanilla and a touch of Allspice give the impression that this wine leans sweet, but on the palate you'll find an elegant balance and structure. It leads... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Liberation Syrah wine bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Liberation Syrah
This is a savory style Syrah with generous dark fruit nicely balanced by earthy flavors, spice and a solid structure. You'll pick up aromas of blackberry pie mixed with black peppercorn, cigar box and notes... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Muscat Canelli wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Muscat Canelli
A generous dose of residual sugar finds a beautiful balance with zesty citrus notes in this off-dry style 100% Muscat. On the nose, Mandarin orange, apricot and a touch of freshly minced ginger are all... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2014 Just Being Frank wine bottle
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2014 Just Being Frank
This British Columbia Blaufrankisch, also known as Lemberger, offers an intriguing alternative to light-bodied, food-friendly reds such as Pinot Noir. On the nose are aromas of ripe cherry and red licorice mixing with hints of... [read more]
 
Youngberg Hill 2014 Bailey Pinot Noir wine bottle
Youngberg Hill 2014 Bailey Pinot Noir
Beautifully structured tart red fruit is delivered on a tight frame with all the earthiness you would want from a classic Oregon Pinot Noir. On the nose, red fruit, brown spice, toast and floral rose... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Tempranillo wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Tempranillo
Ripe dark fruit is nicely counterpointed with spicy notes in this Southern Oregon Tempranillo. You'll find an enticing mix of ripe Italian plum, sweet tobacco, chocolate and black peppercorn on the nose, while flavors of... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2015 Lighthouse Riesling wine bottle
Westport Winery 2015 Lighthouse Riesling
Here's a food friendly Riesling calling for a spicy Asian dish, a soft cheese course or a buttery sauce. On the nose, lime, and green apple mixes with floral aromas of jasmine and just a... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2014 Red Mountain Lemberger wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2014 Red Mountain Lemberger
Medium bodied, spicy and showing a solid backbone of acidity, this wine is juicy but nicely balanced. On the nose, dried blueberry and fig mix with notes of milk chocolate, cardamom, spice cake and a... [read more]
 
Spindrift Cellars 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir wine bottle
Spindrift Cellars 2014 Reserve Pinot Noir
A fragrant nose reveals baking spices and aromas of floral rose mixed with notes of dried cherry and hints of sweet cocoa and potting soil. Flavors of cherry and pomegranate straddle a nice line between... [read more]
 
Love That Red Winery 2014 Dead Heat Syrah wine bottle
Love That Red Winery 2014 Dead Heat Syrah
Rich and complex while showing a lovely balance of sweet, earthy and spicy notes and a solid structure, this wine offers delightful aromatics alluding to smoky plum sauce with notes of black peppercorn, ground espresso... [read more]
 
House of Rose Winery 2016 Grapes With Benefits wine bottle
House of Rose Winery 2016 Grapes With Benefits
This fruity and floral white wine blend including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and some ice-wine grapes was chosen as the top White Wine Blend of the 2017 SavorNW Wine Awards competition. On the nose, you'll find... [read more]
 
Seven of Hearts 2014 Tannat wine bottle
Seven of Hearts 2014 Tannat
Dark, earthy and well-structured, this wine displays the expected tannins though they are integrating nicely with plenty of aging potential. On the nose, you'll find notes of blackberry jam, fresh ground coffee, charcuterie, cigar box... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2013 Malbec wine bottle
Harbinger Winery 2013 Malbec
Dark fruit is nicely balanced with spicy and earthy notes in this Wahluke Slope Malbec. On the nose are sweet aromas of blackberry jam and raisin with notes of milk chocolate, sweet tobacco, sage and... [read more]
 
Drink Washington Wine 2015 Visit Columbia Valley Northern White Blend wine bottle
Drink Washington Wine 2015 Visit Columbia Valley Northern White Blend
This white Rhone blend features Rousanne with small amounts of Marsanne and Viognier. On the nose, fruity aromas of yellow apple and Asian pear mixes with notes of pie crust, orange blossom and ginger. The... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Cadeau Imprevu wine bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Cadeau Imprevu
This red blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot along with Syrah and Petit Verdot is dark, rich and complex with a wonderful balance revealing just a touch of ripe fruit with a load... [read more]
 
Dead End Cellars 2014 Catch 22 Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Dead End Cellars 2014 Catch 22 Cabernet Franc
This Cabernet Franc is produced under the second label of Forbidden Fruit Winery in British Columbia. It offers complex aromas of ripe plum, dried strawberry, cedar, black peppercorn, sweet tobacco and fresh ground coffee along... [read more]
 
Bench 1775 Winery Paradise Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Icewine wine bottle
Bench 1775 Winery 2014 Paradise Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Icewine
Here's a great pairing for desserts or a fruit salad. On the nose, golden raisins, honey, marmalade with a hint of cinnamon and just a whiff of petroleum promise a sweet richness. On the palate... [read more]
 
Monte Ferro 2014 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Monte Ferro 2014 Pinot Noir
From Oregon's Elton AVA in the southern Oregon Coast range comes this light and graceful Pinot Noir. Aromas of cherry and fragrant rose mix with notes of clove, tobacco leaf, smoky embers and a touch... [read more]
 
Basalt Cellars 2013 Reserve Malbec wine bottle
Basalt Cellars 2013 Reserve Malbec
Dark fruit, spice and earthy notes meld effortlessly in this oak-aged style Malbec. On the nose, aromas of plum and dried blueberry along with notes of sweet tobacco, milk chocolate and just a touch of... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2014 Ginger Man Syrah wine bottle
Longship Cellars 2014 Ginger Man Syrah
This Walla Walla Valley Syrah includes 8% Grenache and offers enticing aromas of dark berries, sweet tobacco, smoke, chocolate, Allspice and black peppercorn. There's a deft balance on the palate with blackberry counterpointed with tart... [read more]
 
Serendipity Winery 2015 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Serendipity Winery 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Beautiful, bright and aromatic, this Sauvignon Blanc would be a great pairing with dishes from seafood to buttery sauces. Aromas of lime, pear and Honeydew melon mingle with hints of fresh green herbs, lemon grass... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2013 Verhey Vineyard Malbec wine bottle
Northwest Cellars 2013 Verhey Vineyard Malbec
On the nose, you'll find aromas of dried blueberries, sweet tobacco, milk chocolate and baking spices. On the palatae, flavors of black cherry and peppery spice meet notes of cola, cocoa and clay pot before... [read more]
 
Skylite Cellars 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Skylite Cellars 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Nicely structured from start to finish, this wine presents dark fruit wonderfully balanced with earthy and savory notes. The nose presents ripe plum with aromatic cedar, pipe tobacco, black peppercorn and a hint of oregano... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Rose of Malbec wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Rose of Malbec
This is a rose of Malbec with 5% Muscat Canelli adding some aromatics and depth. On the nose, it presents aromas of watermelon and cherry hard candies, with notes of rhubarb, celery and orange blossom... [read more]
 
MonteScarlatto Estate Winery 2012 Barbera wine bottle
MonteScarlatto Estate Winery 2012 Barbera
This wine presents aromas of blackberry jam, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and black licorice. On the palate are flavors of tart pie cherries, plum skin, tobacco leaf all wrapped around bright, spicy acidity. [read more]
 
Nine Hats Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Nine Hats Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine offers aromas of blackberry pie, fig, cedar, pipe tobacco, black peppercorn, red bell pepper and a hint of thyme. On the palate, black cherry is nicely balanced with peppery and baking spice notes... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner
With a light and zesty profile and nicely balanced acids, this wine is easy drinking and would be a great choice with a veggie stir fry or other Asian dishes and enough brightness to complement... [read more]
 
Kitzke Cellars 2013 Syrah wine bottle
Kitzke Cellars 2013 Syrah
On the nose, smoky blackberry mingles with savory notes of cured meat and black peppercorn with hints of chocolate, ground espresso and Allspice. Flavors of black cherry and boysenberry are nicely balanced with brambles, tobacco... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2014 Wise Man Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Longship Cellars 2014 Wise Man Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, you'll find blackberry pie, cedar, pipe tobacco, smoky embers, baking spices and black peppercorn. Flavors of Italian plum, black cherry, cocoa, violet, pencil lead and some brown spice notes on an elegant... [read more]
 
Lopez Island Vineyards 2015 Siegerrebe wine bottle
Lopez Island Vineyards 2015 Siegerrebe
This is an off-dry, aromatic white that retains enough zesty notes to nicely balance the 1.1% residual sugar. On the nose, enticing fruity aromas of peach, apricot, tangerine and ripe cantaloupe mix with notes of... [read more]
 
Clay Pigeon Winery 2013 Rogue Valley Syrah wine bottle
Clay Pigeon Winery 2013 Rogue Valley Syrah
The complex and intriguing nose presents dark jammy fruit mixing with notes of smoky bacon fat, cigar box, Allspice, black peppercorn and a hint of black licorice. Flavors of blackberries and brambles are upfront, giving... [read more]
 
Serendipity Winery 2013 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Serendipity Winery 2013 Pinot Noir
On the nose, you'll find dried cherries, red licorice, clove potpourri, tobacco leaf and hints of vanilla and forest floor. On the palate, flavors of cranberry and tart cherries mix with brown spice and earthy... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Albarino wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Albarino
This wine would be a nice alternative to food calling for Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Pinot Gris. On the nose, melon, peach and papaya notes are wrapped around aromas of orange blossom and a... [read more]
 
Eleven Winery 2014 Sugarloaf Vineyard Mourvedre wine bottle
Eleven Winery 2014 Sugarloaf Vineyard Mourvedre
This wine is smoky and dark fruited, but nicely balanced with complex earthy and herbal notes. On the nose you'll find dried fig and blueberries, smoke-cured meat, dried herbs and hints of ground coffee, clove... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Malbec wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Malbec
This Malbec is a great example of the potential of Southern Oregon red wines. On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe blueberries, sweet tobacco and milk chocolate with hints of vanilla and earthy florals... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2016 Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2016 Columbia Valley Chenin Blanc
An early harvest locked in beautifully bright fruit character in this 100% Chenin Blanc. On the nose are bright notes of lemon, yellow apple, a touch of fresh ginger and just a hint of oiliness... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2011 Barbera wine bottle
Harbinger Winery 2011 Barbera
On the nose, this wines grabs you with fruity aromas of blackberry jam and dried strawberries along with notes of tobacco, smoky cured meat, black peppercorn and a touch of herbes de Provence. It's brightly... [read more]
 
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Grenache wine bottle
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Grenache
With grapes from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills, this Grenache presents a tempting nose alluding to raspberry sauce with notes of chocolate, clove and black peppercorn. Flavors of grilled plum are upfront, but are nicely balanced... [read more]
 
Cliff Creek Cellars 2015 MRV wine bottle
Cliff Creek Cellars 2015 MRV
This Southern Oregon white Rhone white blend consists of 41% Rousanne, 37% Viognier and 22% Marsanne. On the nose are aromas of peach and orange blossoms with a touch of ginger. On the palate, it... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2014 Charterboat Chick Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Westport Winery 2014 Charterboat Chick Cabernet Sauvignon
Bold aromas of smoky ground espresso mixes with fig and dark jammy fruit along with notes of pipe tobacco, black peppercorn and a touch of oregano. Flavors of black cherry and plum are nicely balanced... [read more]
 
Five Star Cellars 2013 Merlot wine bottle
Five Star Cellars 2013 Merlot
The enticing nose displays blackberry pie, cedar and chocolate with a hint of herbes de Provence. On the palate, flavors of dark fruit are nicely balanced with earthy notes of violet, cocoa, clay pot and... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2015 Ortega wine bottle
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2015 Ortega
Ortega is a cross of Muller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe intended to be early ripening and frost resistant grape, suitable for cooler growing climates and this British Columbia wine is a beautiful example of the varietal. On... [read more]
 
L’Ecole No. 41 2013 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah wine bottle
L'Ecole No. 41 2013 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah
Aromas of blackberry jam along with savory notes of bacon fat and cured meat, Allspice, black peppercorn and black licorice make for an enticing introduction to this wine. On the palate, flavors of blueberries and... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2013 Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2013 Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
On the nose, aromas of fig, pipe tobacco, red bell pepper, baking spices and hints of oregano and black pepper can be found in the glass. On the palate, you'll find a rich plum sauce... [read more]
 
Ryan Patrick Wines 2016 Rosé Wine bottle
Ryan Patrick Wines 2016 Rose Wine
Light fruit aromas allude to peach, watermelon, pink grapefruit and marmalade with notes of bubble gum, orange blossom and a hint of celery. On the palate, it's mouthwatering with bright notes of rhubarb, gooseberry and... [read more]
 
Willful Wine Co. 2014 Winemaker Cuvee Pinot Noir wine bottle
Willful Wine Co. 2014 Winemaker Cuvee Pinot Noir
On the nose, aromas of ripe cherries mingle with clove potpourri and toasty, smoky notes. Nicely structured flavors of cranberry carry throughout the palate with notes of dried leaves and cola on the mid-palate before... [read more]
 
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Primitivo wine bottle
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Primitivo
This wine showcases dark fruit, ample spicy notes and a nicely structured dry style. On the nose, aromas of blackberry jam and dried blueberry mix with notes of black licorice, leather, black peppercorn and Allspice... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Maritime NV Sparkling Riesling wine bottle
Westport Winery Maritime NV Sparkling Riesling
Folks who like sweet wine will fall for this sparkler. This is essentially a carbonated Riesling wine finished with ample retained sugar. It opens with Riesling's typical orange, peach and apricot aromas, plus a touch... [read more]
 
Colter’s Creek Winery 2014 Syrah wine bottle
Colter's Creek Winery 2014 Syrah
Smoky and savory notes wrap around dark fruit in this meaty Syrah. On the nose, smoky bacon fat and cured meat mix with blackberry jam, sweet tobacco, clove spice and black peppercorn. Flavors of plum... [read more]
 
Elevation Cellars 2012 Merlot wine bottle
Elevation Cellars 2012 Merlot
This Horse Heaven Hills Merlot is blended with 7% Malbec and 7% Cabernet Franc. On the nose are aromas of berry jam, fig, cedar, baking spice, dark chocolate and a hint of bay leaf. On... [read more]
 
Wooden Shoe Vineyards 2015 Sparkling Blush Moscato wine bottle
Wooden Shoe Vineyards 2015 Sparkling Blush Moscato
This distinctive and surprising sparkler opens with aromas of eucalyptus and Texas pink grapefruit zest. On the palate it delivers even more surprises: honey on the mid-palate to soften the Texas pink acidity, a long... [read more]
 
Lujon Wine Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Lujon Wine Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir
An enticing nose offers aromas of ripe, sweet cherries, clove, fragrant rose, tobacco leaf and hints of cocoa and dried herbs. On the palate, it displays a fine structure and delightful complexity with flavors of... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner Winemaker’s Reserve wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner Winemaker's Reserve
Only hints of sweetness are revealed in this elegantly balanced example of Austria's most renowned white varietal that has found a home in Oregon's Umpqua Valley. On the nose, apple, mango, fennel and lemon balm... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve wine bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Complex aromas on the nose reveal smoky black plum and wet cedar with notes of pipe tobacco, spice cake, black peppercorn and dried herbs. Flavors of black cherry and peppery spice mix with notes of... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Riesling wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2015 Riesling
This is a slightly sweet Riesling with enough zestiness to retain a lovely, off-dry balance. On the nose, it alludes to tropical fruits of guava and mango that mix with classic Riesling petrol and floral... [read more]
 
Williamson Orchards & Vineyard 2013 Syrah
Williamson Orchards & Vineyard 2013 Syrah
This Syrah from Idaho's Snake River Valley is co-fermented with 5% Viognier. An aromatic nose offers bold notes of blackberry, Eucalyptus, sweet tobacco and bacon fat that mix with hints of green peppercorn and a... [read more]
 
Kramer Vineyards 2014 Sparkling Brut wine bottle
Kramer Vineyards 2014 Sparkling Brut
This longtime Oregon sparkling wine producer followed a very French recipe in concocting this lovely wine made from 65% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. It opens with toast, tropical pineapple and granny... [read more]
 
Bradley Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Bradley Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir
For fans of ripe and spicy Pinot Noirs, this wine from the Elkton AVA in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley hits the mark. It's on the high end of the alcohol scale for Pinots, carrying complex... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 H/H Estates Reserve Michael Andrews Red wine bottle
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 H/H Estates Reserve Michael Andrews Red
This wine combines the structure and earthiness of Tempranillo with the dark fruit, denseness and aromatic qualities of Graciano, a grape that is used as a blending grape in Spanish Rioja Gran Reservas. In this... [read more]
 
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2015 Viognier wine bottle
Cooper Ridge Vineyard 2015 Viognier
This is a nicely balanced wine made in a dry style with 97% Viognier and small amounts of Riesling and Gruner Veltliner. On the nose, peach and honeydew melon mix with aromas of orange blossom... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Petite Colline wine bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Petite Colline
This Malbec from Washington's Snipes Mountain offers an enticing and complex nose with aromas of ripe blueberries and raisin with notes of sweet tobacco, vanilla, cocoa and a hint of ground sage. Blueberries show upfront... [read more]
 
Abacela 2013 Barrel Select Tempranillo wine bottle
Abacela 2013 Barrel Select Tempranillo
This wine offers complex and enticing aromas of dried blueberry and fig mixing with smoky pastrami and tobacco, but you'll also find notes of dark chocolate, potpourri and hints of dried herbs and black peppercorn... [read more]
 
Serendipity Winery 2014 Sparkling Truth wine bottle
Serendipity Winery 2014 Sparkling Truth
British Columbia shows its Okanagan region has microclimates perfect for producing bright sparklers. This example impresses at first sniff with its aromatics of crushed rock, honeycrisp apple and lemon. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it's very... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2014 Estate Red Mountain Malbec wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2014 Estate Red Mountain Malbec
Kiona has only about 2.5 acres of estate Malbec on Red Mountain and this small production wine offers dark fruit and outstanding complexity. On the nose are aromas of ripe blueberries and raisin box mixing... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2015 Viognier wine bottle
Season Cellars 2015 Viognier
Southern Oregon produces some beautifully balanced white Rhone varietals and this is a prime example of a Viognier that manages to showcase fruit, florals and a bright structure. On the nose you'll find tangerine, mango... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Rapture of the Deep wine bottle
Westport Winery Rapture of the Deep NV
Wondering what wine to trot out with the holiday turkey? Western Washington's Westport Winery has crafted the perfect cranberry accompaniment, a sparkling cranberry wine. This non-vintage fruit wine offers strawberry, raspberry and cranberry aromas leading... [read more]
 
Naches Heights Vineyard & Winery 2013 Syrah wine bottle
Naches Heights Vineyard & Winery 2013 Syrah
From the original vineyard in what is now the Naches Heights AVA in Yakima, Washington comes this Syrah that beautifully balances dark fruit with earthy terroir for an elegantly structured wine. On the nose, dark... [read more]
 
14 Hands Winery Brut wine bottle
14 Hands Winery Brut NV
The sparkling wines made by the folks who work for Chateau Ste. Michelle often are exceptional. And this one is simply a stunning wine at a bargain price of $15. It sports plenty of bubbles... [read more]
 
Kitzke Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Kitzke Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is elegantly structured with prominent dark fruit wonderfully balanced by complex earthy notes and nicely integrated tannins. On the nose, sauced blackberries mix with aromas of dried herbs, black licorice, earthy notes of... [read more]
 
Belle Fiore 2013 Belle Arte Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Belle Fiore 2013 Belle Arte Cabernet Franc
On the nose, red berries mix with violet, saddle leather and hints of bell pepper, cigar box and dried herbs. On the palate, flavors of black cherry are balanced with tea, green pepper and leather... [read more]
 
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2014 St. Hubertus Vineyard Riesling wine bottle
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2014 St. Hubertus Vineyard Riesling
This is a beautiful, bright, dry Riesling that would make a perfect pairing with seafood or Asian dishes. On the nose are classic Riesling notes of green apple and petrol mixing with honeysuckle, cantaloupe and... [read more]
 
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is silky and seamless with an inviting nose and flavors that frame dark fruit with earthy notes and nicely integrated tannins. On the nose, blackberry jam, cedar and pipe tobacco are prominent with... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Sangiovese wine bottle
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Sangiovese
A complex nose offers predominant aromas of dried cherry, roasted tomato and tobacco along with notes of tomato leaf, thyme and pencil shavings. Flavors of ripe black cherry and clove spice mingle beautifully upfront before... [read more]
 
Koi Pond Cellars 2014 Chardonnay wine bottle
Koi Pond Cellars 2014 Chardonnay
This wine nicely straddles a zesty style Chardonnay with creamy notes that bring a beautiful complexity without taking center stage. A complex and enticing nose showcases yellow apple, Bartlett pear and vanilla crème brulee mingling... [read more]
 
Basalt Cellars 2013 Barbera wine bottle
Basalt Cellars 2013 Barbera
On the nose, you'll find prominent aromas of blackberry pie, sweet tobacco, black licorice and a hint of lavender. Flavors of juicy plum are upfront on the palate, balanced by some earthy notes of wet... [read more]
 
Treos Ternion (non-vintage) Dessert Wine bottle
Treos Ternion (non-vintage) Dessert Wine
This is a ruby port style dessert wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes infused with Oregon hazelnuts. On the nose, the aroma of Hoisin sauce mixes with notes of toffee, milk chocolate and black... [read more]
 
Rallison Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir Laree Vineyard wine bottle
Rallison Cellars 2014 Pinot Noir Laree Vineyard
This is a classic example of Oregon Pinot Noir showcasing tart red berries on a structured frame with plenty of earthy notes. On the nose, red berries mix with earthy and herbal notes of tobacco... [read more]
 
Walla Walla Vintners 2014 Dolcetto wine bottle
Walla Walla Vintners 2014 Dolcetto
The Northern Italian grape known as the “little sweet one” shows remarkable restraint and structure in this offering. On the nose, dark berry jam, fig, cedar and tobacco are prominent with hints of vanilla, dried... [read more]
 
Platt Anderson Cellars 2014 Shelby’s Sauvy White Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Platt Anderson Cellars 2014 Shelby's Sauvy White Sauvignon Blanc
On the nose, lime and floral aromas mix with lemon grass, green herbs, asparagus and a touch of dill seed. The flavor of gooseberries is upfront on the palate, with notes of melon rind and... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2013 Reserve Syrah wine bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2013 Reserve Syrah
On the nose, this wine presents bold notes of bacon fat and cured meat with smoke, ground espresso, green peppercorn and cardamom mingling with dark ripe fruit alluding to a savory plum sauce. Flavors of... [read more]
 
Kennedy Shah 2014 Reserve Tempranillo wine bottle
The Woodhouse Wine Estates 2014 Kennedy Shah Reserve Tempranillo
On the nose are aromas of dried blueberry, fig, cedar and sweet tobacco with hints of bay leaf, vanilla and mint. Flavors open with sour cherry and black pepper balanced with earthy notes of wet... [read more]
 
Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard & Winery 2015 Albarino wine bottle
Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard & Winery 2015 Albarino
A warm growing season and a touch of oak on this Albarino results in a beautifully balanced, bright wine with just a touch of sweet fruit. On the nose, aromas of citrus zest, apple, peach... [read more]
 
Bateaux Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Bateaux Cellars 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe fruit finds a deft balance with earthy and savory notes in this beautifully structured Cabernet Sauvignon with nicely integrated tannins. On the nose, ripe blackberries and dried fig mingle with aromas of pipe tobacco... [read more]
 
Lopez Island Vineyards 2014 Sangiovese wine bottle
Lopez Island Vineyards 2014 Sangiovese
This wine is made in a rustic Italian, food friendly style with a bright structure. Aromas of ripe black fruit mixes with leather, baking spices, a touch of smoke and hints of tomato leaf and... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Viognier wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2015 Viognier
This Viognier is made in a classic cool climate style with prominent notes of lime, flowers and minerals. On the nose, aromas of orange blossom mingle with apricot, white peach, almond and lemon crème brulee... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2013 Elton Pinot Noir wine bottle
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2013 Elton Pinot Noir
Elegantly structured bright red fruit mixes beautifully with notes of earth and floral aromas in this expressive offering. Baking spices are upfront on the nose that alludes to cherry pie along with notes of red... [read more]
 
Terra Vina Wines 2013 Tempranillo wine bottle
Terra Vina Wines 2013 Tempranillo
On the nose, this wine is complex with rich, dark fruit mixing with earthy and floral aromas. Fruit aromas allude to dried blueberries, fig and raisin, with prominent notes of cedar, tobacco, chocolate, potpourri, baking... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2015 Traditions Sweet Katherine Riesling wine bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2015 Traditions Sweet Katherine Riesling
This wine drinks with a much crisper balance than the 4.2% residual sugar would indicate, achieving a remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. On the nose are varietally classic oily and petrol notes mixing with... [read more]
 
Welcome Road Winery 2014 Envoler Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Welcome Road Winery 2014 Envoler Cabernet Sauvignon
From the wonderfully complex nose, you'll find prominent aromas of blackberry, cedar and pipe tobacco, along with notes of baking spices, vanilla and a touch of mint. The flavor of black plum perfectly straddles ripe... [read more]
 
Seven Bridges Winery 2013 Malbec Reserve wine bottle
Seven Bridges Winery 2013 Malbec Reserve
This barrel-aged style Malbec finds a deft balance of bold, dark fruit, a firm structure and complex barrel influences. Dried blueberry, raisin, sweet tobacco and baking spices are all prominent on the expressive nose. Flavors... [read more]
 
Mt. Lehman Winery 2014 Unoaked Chardonnay wine bottle
Mt. Lehman Winery 2014 Unoaked Chardonnay
This unoaked Chardonnay offers an easy sipping balance with juicy fruit flavors not veering to far off its bright acidic structure. On the nose, fruity aromas of yellow apple, lemon curd and dried apricot are... [read more]
 
Fullerton Wines 2014 Five Faces Pinot Noir wine bottle
Fullerton Wines 2014 Five Faces Pinot Noir
Beautiful red fruit is showcased with earthy and smoky notes and elegantly structured acidity in this Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. On the nose, cherry and raspberry mix with notes of sweet tobacco, Allspice, dried herbs... [read more]
 
Weisinger Family Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve wine bottle
Weisinger Family Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Wonderfully structured acidity reveals bright fruit, but it's the earthy, savory and mineral elements that really showcase themselves in this Cabernet. On the nose, it intrigues with aromas of blackberry jam mixed with cedar, notes... [read more]
 
Bench 1775 Winery 2015 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Bench 1775 Winery 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
This British Columbia Sauvignon Blanc presents fruity aromas of pear, peach and melon mingling with the scent of white flowers along with hints of fresh ginger and tarragon. Flavors of green apple, gooseberry and lime... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Tres Cruces Red Blend wine bottle
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 Tres Cruces Red Blend
This red blend of 50% Syrah, 28% Grenache and 22% Mourvedre offers an intriguing nose that reveals aromas of dried fig and blackberry pie mixed with spicy notes of Cardamom, dried herbs and a hint... [read more]
 
Ferraro Cellar 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Ferraro Cellar 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark fruit, savory and earthy notes find a deft balance in this Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet. On the nose, blackberry jam mixes with smoke, pipe tobacco, saddle leather and a hint of black licorice. On... [read more]
 
Sokol Blosser 2016 Estate Rose of Pinot Noir wine bottle
Sokol Blosser 2016 Estate Rose of Pinot Noir
This is a lovely, crisp, dry rose with just a touch of residual sugar. On the nose are light floral aromas of rose petal mixing with raspberry, melon and spiced orange peel. On the palate... [read more]
 
Seven of Hearts 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir wine bottle
Seven of Hearts 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This wine walks a nice balance between ripe and tart red fruit, mixing in floral, earthy and spicy notes that come together beautifully. On the nose, aromas of cherry and raspberry mix with fragrant rose... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2014 Swimmer Petite Sirah wine bottle
Westport Winery 2014 Swimmer Petite Sirah
Big, dark and complex, this wine shows sweet fruit, but balances it out with dark, earthy notes. On the nose, aromas of blackberry pie are predominant with notes of freshly ground coffee, smoke, clove spice... [read more]
 
Monte Ferro 2014 Dion Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay wine bottle
Monte Ferro 2014 Dion Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay
This unoaked Chardonnay lets beautiful crisp flavors shine and promises to be a great pairing with seafood and dishes featuring cream, butter, mustard or pesto sauces. The lovely nose offers aromas of Bartlett pear, yellow... [read more]
 
Hard Row To Hoe Vineyards 2014 Primitivo wine bottle
Hard Row To Hoe Vineyards 2014 Primitivo
Give this wine some time and it will give back. It's a fruit forward offering, but shows some restraint, complexity and solid structure. On the nose, aromas of dark berry crumble and baking spices are... [read more]
 
Love That Red Winery Daily Double 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Love That Red Winery Daily Double 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine shows ripe dark fruit, a solid acidic structure and earthy elements that rein it in with beautiful balance and finesse. On the nose are enticing aromas of blackberry jam, cedar, cigar box, baking... [read more]
 
Lost River Winery 2015 Pinot Gris wine bottle
Lost River Winery 2015 Pinot Gris
This is a crisp, dry style Pinot Gris with some spicy notes and just a hint of sweetness. The nose shows zesty citrus upfront, mixing with light floral aromas, yellow apple and a touch of... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir
This is classic Oregon Pinot Noir with a bright structure, earthy notes and an elegant dry finish. On the nose, raspberries, cherry pie and a nice dose of cardamom spice are upfront, then notes of... [read more]
 
DaMa Wines 2012 Dama Nation wine bottle
DaMa Wines 2012 Dama Nation Red Blend
This Rhone blend features 55% Grenache, 23% Mourvedre and 22% Syrah. On the nose, it presents dark berry jam upfront, then notes of leather and peppery cardamom spice with secondary notes of ground espresso, black... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Shiver Me Timbers wine bottle
Westport Winery Shiver Me Timbers (Non Vintage)
Riesling is combined with passion fruit, orange and guava in this offering that shows off tropical fruit and balances its residual sugar nicely with a bright acidity. On the nose, you'll find peach, apricot, orange... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Syrah wine bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Syrah
This is a big and bold, yet balanced Syrah begging for grilled meats. On the nose are enticing aromas of blackberry pie, smoke, sweet tobacco, fresh ground espresso, black licorice and Allspice. On the palate... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 BVE Club Elite Pinot Noir wine bottle
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 BVE Club Elite Pinot Noir
On the nose, this Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir produced for wine club members shows red berries upfront, mixing with earthy aromas and spicy notes. You'll find raspberry, cigar box, red licorice, a touch of clove-spiced... [read more]
 
South Stage Cellars 2014 Romeo & Juliet
South Stage Cellars 2014 Romeo & Juliet
This is a blend of 51% Marsanne and 49% Rousanne that would be a beautiful match for seafood or butter and cream based sauces with chicken or pasta. On the nose crisp Asian pear mixes... [read more]
 
Skylite Cellars 2013 Soiree wine bottle
Skylite Cellars 2013 Soiree
The red blend consists of 41% Malbec, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 11% Syrah. On the nose, it's big and complex with dark, jammy fruit, cedar, pipe tobacco and notes of menthol, black licorice... [read more]
 
River Stone Estate Winery 2014 Stones Throw wine bottle
River Stone Estate Winery 2014 Stones Throw
This is a juicy red Bordeaux blend from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley containing 58% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec and 11% Petit Verdot. A complex nose reveals aromas of blackberry cobbler, cedar, menthol, sweet... [read more]
 
Bainbridge Vineyards Ferryboat White wine bottle
Bainbridge Vineyards Ferryboat White (NV)
This white blend features cool climate-friendly Madeleine Angevine, along with Pinot Gris, Siegerrebe and Muller Thurgau. On the nose are floral aromas of orange blossom mixing with fruity notes of tangerine and apricot with a... [read more]
 
Convergence Zone Cellars 2013 Virga Red Blend wine bottle
Convergence Zone Cellars 2013 Virga Red Blend
This Rhone blend consists of 38% Mourvedre, 31% Grenache and 31% Syrah. On the nose, it reveals dried blueberry, licorice and cedar, mixing with a touch of vanilla and notes of herbes de Provence and... [read more]
 
Harbinger Winery 2012 Bolero wine bottle
Harbinger Winery 2012 Bolero
This red blend beautifully straddles the red fruit profile and aromas of the lighter bodied Grenache with the bold and earthy flavors of Tempranillo. You'll be drawn in by the dark, expressive nose of blackberry... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2016 Dorothy Pinot Noir Rose wine bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2016 Dorothy Pinot Noir Rose
The wine features a beautiful translucent color of a thin slice of watermelon, spicy floral aromas, the essence of red berries and enough acidity to keep it all in balance, showing only a hint of... [read more]
 
Sigillo Cellars 2014 Malbec wine bottle
Sigillo Cellars 2014 Malbec
On the nose are aromas of dark jammy fruit, cedar, new leather and notes of baking spices with a hint of thyme. On the palate, it offers a beautifully silky mouth feel and shows flavors... [read more]
 
Phelps Creek Vineyards 2015 Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle
Phelps Creek Vineyards 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
This cooler climate style of Sauvignon Blanc is bright on the palate with citrus and tart fruit that would make this a great choice for seafood or buttery sauces. On the nose, green herbs and... [read more]
 
Spindrift Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir wine bottle
Spindrift Cellars 2015 Pinot Noir
This is a beautiful pure expression of Oregon Pinot Noir that showcases red fruit while showing subtle earthy complexity and a nicely defined acidic structure. On the nose are the fruit, spice and toasted notes... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2015 Riesling wine bottle
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2015 Riesling
This is a slightly sweet Riesling that nicely presents bright fruit and citrus notes that promise many successful food pairings. An inviting nose offers classic Riesling aromas of pear and green apple mixing with jasmine... [read more]
 
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Tesoaria Vineyard & Winery 2015 Baco Noir
This wine is big, dark and packs a punch of black fruit balanced with earthy and spicy edges. On the nose is the prominent aroma of blackberry pie mixed with notes of leather, smoke, Allspice... [read more]
 
House of Rose Winery 2016 Cool Splash Pinot Gris wine bottle
House of Rose Winery 2016 Cool Splash Pinot Gris
This slightly off-dry Pinot Gris offers a wonderfully complex nose revealing floral aromas of orange blossom that mix with yellow apple, clove spice and hints of banana cream pie and almond paste. On the palate... [read more]
 
Abacela 2014 Barrel Select Graciano wine bottle
Abacela 2014 Barrel Select Graciano
This is one of the few standalone bottlings of Graciano you'll find anywhere. Better known for other Spanish varietals including Tempranillo and Albarino, the obscure Graciano grape makes up less than a half acre at... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Maywine wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Maywine
This unique offering is made in the tradition of German Maiwine combining white wine, a small amount of fruit juice and woodruff herbs. While sweet, the Chenin Blanc grapes were picked early for a higher... [read more]
 
Mercer Estates Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Mercer Estates Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grill lamb chops or sear a steak and this Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon will be the perfect pairing. On the nose, you'll find aromas of blackberry pie, cedar, sweet tobacco, baking spice and dried... [read more]
 
Youngberg Hill 2014 Cuvee Pinot Noir
Youngberg Hill 2014 Cuvee Pinot Noir
This is a delightful expression of Oregon Pinot Noir with intriguing floral and spicy aromas, wonderfully balanced red fruit and complexity that will keep you coming back to discover more. On the nose, floral notes... [read more]
 
Eternal Wines 2014 Eternal Patience Roussanne wine bottle
Eternal Wines 2014 Eternal Patience Roussanne
This is a rich white wine with exotic floral and spice notes wrapped around bright fruit with a varietally characteristic oily mouth feel. An intriguing nose offers the scent of spice poached pear and honeydew... [read more]
 
Cliff Creek Cellars 2015 Red Red Wine wine bottle
Cliff Creek Cellars 2015 Red Red Wine
Here's an affordable red table wine that shows a surprising balance of ripe fruit with earthy and spicy notes. This Syrah dominant red blend offers aromas of blackberry cobbler mixing with menthol, sweet tobacco and... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2015 Captain Gray Gewurztraminer wine bottle
Westport Winery 2015 Captain Gray Gewurztraminer
This off-dry Gewurztraminer offers beautiful aromatics and a bright balance suitable for sipping or pairing with foods, especially dishes with some spice. On the nose are floral aromas of fragrant rose, tangerine, honey and a... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Imperatrice wine bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Imperatrice
Big, bold and complex, this Bordeaux blend of 71% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc shows ripe fruit but keeps it balanced with herbal, spicy and earthy notes. It's rich and complex on... [read more]
 
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling wine bottle
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling
Nicely structured acidity balances wonderfully with just a hint of residual sugar, making this wine a sure bet for seafood or spicy dishes. The enticing nose is complex, where you can find floral aromas of... [read more]
 
Longship Cellars 2014 Quinn Red Blend wine bottle
Longship Cellars 2014 Quinn Red Blend
Spicy and earthy notes nicely balance ripe fruit in this red blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 4% Tempranillo and 4% Grenache. On the nose you'll find blackberry jam, sweet tobacco, licorice... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2015 Chardonnay wine bottle
Northwest Cellars 2015 Chardonnay
A nice balance of ripe fruit and bright citrus flavors make this wine an easy drinker for a sunny day or a good wine to pair with halibut, scallops, chicken or Asian-spiced dishes. On the... [read more]
 
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Cabernet Franc
This is a light bodied Cabernet Franc that defies its light appearance with bold aromas and complex flavors. The expressive nose reads red berry jam with prominent notes of sweet tobacco and fresh ground coffee... [read more]
 
Drumheller Cellars 2014 Chardonnay wine bottle
Drumheller Cellars 2014 Chardonnay
This wine offers a wonderful complexity of aromas and flavors. There's a lot on the nose including fruit, floral and spice aromas, creamy notes and citrus. You'll find fruity aromas of spice-poached pear and honeydew... [read more]
 
Basalt Cellars 2014 Merlot wine bottle
Basalt Cellars 2014 Merlot
Dark fruit, spicy aromatics and earthy notes come together in a delightful balance in this Columbia Valley Merlot. On the nose, dark berry jam and fragrant cedar mix with notes of milk chocolate, dried sweet... [read more]
 
Serendipity Winery 2015 Viognier wine bottle
Serendipity Winery 2015 Viognier
This wine finds a wonderful balance between Viognier's floral aromas and enticing fruit with enough acidity to make it a food friendly pairing with seafood or Asian-spiced dishes. On the nose are fruity aromas of... [read more]
 
Nine Hats Cellars 2014 Red Wine bottle
Nine Hats Cellars 2014 Red Wine
This red blend comprised of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre is a big and bold crowd pleaser that also offers complexity and a finessed balance of fruit and earth. The... [read more]
 
Kramer Vineyards 2015 Estate Pinot Gris wine bottle
Kramer Vineyards 2015 Estate Pinot Gris
This Oregon Pinot Gris is done in the dry Italian style of Pinot Grigio emphasizing bright citrus flavors and mineral notes. On the nose you'll find crisp yellow apple, melon, almond paste and a touch... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Syrah wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Syrah
This is a nice example of Southern Oregon Syrah showing ripe fruit, but keeping it in line with a solid acidic structure along with notes of earth and spice. On the nose, aromas of blackberry... [read more]
 
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2013 Estate Red Mountain Reserve wine bottle
Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2013 Estate Red Mountain Reserve
This is beautifully rounded and balanced Bordeaux blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, along with Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Carmenere. It displays beautiful dark fruit mixed with complex aromas and flavors... [read more]
 
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 H/H Estates Reserve Bozak Red wine bottle
Coyote Canyon Winery 2013 H/H Estates Reserve Bozak Red
This full-bodied Bordeaux blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc offers beautiful dark fruit deftly balanced with elements of herbs, spice and a mineral notes. The expressive nose offers aromas of... [read more]
 
Naches Heights Vineyard & Winery 2015 Guinevere Gewurztraminer wine bottle
Naches Heights Vineyard & Winery 2015 Guinevere Gewurztraminer
This wine is balanced enough to pair beautifully with delicate or buttery seafoods and has enough sweet notes to stand up to spicy Asian dishes. On the nose, apricot and Mandarin orange aromas mix with... [read more]
 
Clay Pigeon Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc wine bottle
Clay Pigeon Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc
This is a light bodied Cabernet Franc that shows nice restraint, bright acidity and moderate tannins. A little sharp edged when first opened, a little airtime brings this wine together, revealing a firm structure, bright... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd
The signature grape of Austria has found a home in Oregon and this example from Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards demonstrates what an elegant and complex wine this varietal can produce. Winemaker Stephen Reustle produced the... [read more]
 
Scarlet Oak Wines 2014 Malbec Spofford Station Vineyard wine bottle
Scarlet Oak Wines 2014 Malbec Spofford Station Vineyard
This wine is made in the style of bigger, oak-aged Malbecs, beautifully balancing dark fruit with chocolate and earthy elements. Deep purple in color, it offers aromas of dried blueberries and sweet tobacco along with... [read more]
 
Seven Hills Winery 2014 Merlot wine bottle
Seven Hills Winery 2014 Merlot
Dark fruit shines in this Walla Walla Merlot, but it's elegantly balanced by earthy elements and refined tannins that add structure without being overpowering. On the nose are aromas of dark berry jam mingling with... [read more]
 
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Mt. Lehman Winery 2015 Ehrenfelser
This slightly off-dry white wine combines 85% Ehrenfelser, a German varietal hybrid of Riesling and Silvaner, with Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Semillon. On the nose, light floral aromas mingle with Green apple and dried apricot... [read more]
 
TruthTeller 2014 The Cynic Syrah wine bottle
TruthTeller 2014 The Cynic Syrah
Dense and purple, this wine walks a beautiful balance between sweet and tart fruit while revealing other savory, sweet and earthy nuances. The nose is prominent with dark berry jam, but also reveals aromas of... [read more]
 
Puffin Wines 2016 Pinot Gris wine bottle
Puffin Wines 2016 Pinot Gris
This is a beautiful expression of Oregon Pinot Gris. An expressive nose with complex aromas and nicely structured bright fruit on the palate make this wine perfect for sipping, pairing with delicate seafood or enjoying... [read more]
 
Zerba Cellars 2013 Merlot wine bottle
Zerba Cellars 2013 Merlot
This Merlot is full-bodied and alludes to dark fruit on the nose, but it's delightfully balanced with acidity and earthy notes. Aromas of ripe black plums are in the forefront, mixed with baking spices that... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay
Knudsen Vineyards 2015 Chardonnay
Complex and balanced, this wine reveals many classic Chardonnay characteristics that evolve as the wine warms in the glass. On the nose, aromas of orange blossoms mingle with notes of apricot preserves, almond paste and... [read more]
 
Stave & Stone Winery 2014 Quiver Red Wine bottle
Stave & Stone Winery 2014 Quiver Red Wine
This blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Tempranillo and Barbera is nicely structured with bright red fruit providing acidity, balanced by earthy elements that deliver a dry finish. It hints at dark fruit on the nose... [read more]
 
Bench 1775 Winery 2015 Semillon wine bottle
Bench 1775 Winery 2015 Semillon
This Semillon from British Columbia offers bright fruit and enough acidity for a beautiful balanced wine with classic varietal character. The wine is intriguing and fruity enough to sip on its own or would make... [read more]
 
Luminous Hills 2014 Estate Grown Pinot Noir wine bottle
Luminous Hills 2014 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
This Yamhill-Carlton district Pinot Noir offers flavors of bright red fruit, mixed with complex earthy notes and a beautiful balance of acidity. On the nose are aromas of dried cherries, cocoa, tobacco leaf, brown baking... [read more]
 
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2015 Siegerrebe wine bottle
Recline Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2015 Siegerrebe
Siegerrebe is an early ripening grape varietal suitable for cooler climate vineyards and this one from British Columbia balances the aromatic and fruity qualities of the grape with a nice acidic structure. Its bold floral... [read more]
 
Walla Walla Vintners 2013 Carmenere wine bottle
Walla Walla Vintners 2013 Carmenere
Big and dark, this Carmenere from Red Mountain deftly balances dark fruit with earthy flavors and notes of minerality. Deep purple in color, it opens with aromas of blackberry jam and sweet tobacco with notes... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Pinot Gris wine bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2014 Pinot Gris
Fruity and dry with a crisp finish, this wine promises to be the ideal match for delicate seafood like halibut, scallops, clams, crab or a bowl of chowder. On the nose are aromas of green... [read more]
 
Ledger David Cellars 2014 Estate Petit Verdot wine bottle
Ledger David Cellars 2014 Estate Petit Verdot
Big and bold yet balanced, this wine packs a lot of black fruit, but frames it with savory and mineral notes for a dry finish. On the nose, it reveals a big dose of blackberry... [read more]
 
MonteScarlatto Estate 2013 Barbera wine bottle
MonteScarlatto Estate 2013 Barbera
Full-bodied and deep purple, this Barbera from Red Mountain presents balanced flavors and a solid acidic structure that would make this perfect to enjoy with tomato sauce dishes, pizza or beef. On the nose, it... [read more]
 
Brady Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Mountain Vineyard wine bottle
Brady Cellars 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Mountain Vineyard
This is a full-bodied Cabernet that shows a balance of fruit and earth on the nose and on the palate. It opens with dark fruit, but shows remarkable balance with dry, earthy and herb notes... [read more]
 
Aluve 2015 Estate Chardonnay wine bottle
Aluve 2015 Estate Chardonnay
An enticing, complex nose and crisp flavors make this Walla Walla Chardonnay a good choice to accompany buttery or mustard sauces, mushroom dishes, green veggies or seafood. On the nose, you'll find buttered toast, yellow... [read more]
 
Westport Winery Ancient Mariner wine bottle
Westport Winery Ancient Mariner (non-vintage)
This is a mixture of Riesling and pear that is both fruity and sweet, yet retains a beautiful balance with bright acidity along with floral and spice notes. This is a pleasant sipping wine and... [read more]
 
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Courageux wine bottle
William Grassie Wine Estates 2013 Courageux
This is a fruit forward, slightly sweet, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant red blend that shows a deft balance and intriguing complexity. On the nose are aromas of dried cherries, chocolate, fruitcake and a touch of sweet... [read more]
 
St. Hubertus 2013 Oak Bay Gebert Family Reserve Riesling
St. Hubertus Estate Winery 2013 Oak Bay Gebert Family Reserve Riesling
This British Columbia Riesling shows a classic profile and crisp acidity that come together for a food friendly wine. On the nose are classic Riesling aromas of petroleum and beeswax that mingle with lemon-lime. On... [read more]
 
Intrinsic Wine Company 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Intrinsic Wine Company 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark fruit is framed with earthy notes in this Cabernet Sauvignon that also includes 10% Cabernet Franc. On the nose are aromas of dark berry jam with smoke and a hint of sage. It presents... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Pinot Gris wine bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars 2016 Pinot Gris
This wine entices with aromas of tropical fruit, but its medium-plus acidity would make this a good choice for halibut and other white fish or a cheese course. On the nose, tropical fruits, kiwi, honeydew... [read more]
 
Stottle Winery 2012 Tempranillo wine bottle
Stottle Winery 2012 Tempranillo
Restrained fruit offers bright flavors balanced with and earthy mineral character. On the nose, this wine presents blackberry jam, tobacco, brown baking spices and hints of herbes de Provence. On the palate it offers flavors... [read more]
 
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2014 Riesling wine bottle
Sweet Cheeks Winery 2014 Riesling
This is a crisp off-dry Riesling that would pair nicely with spicy foods and enough acidity to complement seafood or butter sauces. On the nose, it hints at being fruit forward with sweet apple aromas... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2013 Life of Riley Tempranillo wine bottle
Red Lily Vineyards 2013 Life of Riley Tempranillo
A blend of 84% Tempranillo and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon features nicely balanced fruit with earthy elements and an acidic structure promising many food pairing options. On the nose are aromas of dark fruit, black licorice... [read more]
 
Brian Carter Cellars 2010 Solesce wine bottle
Brian Carter Cellars 2010 Solesce
This a big and bold red blend consisting of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot, along with Petit Verdot and Malbec. On the nose, it offers aromas of plum, fig, tobacco, baking spice and cedar... [read more]
 
DaMa Wines 2011 DaMa Nation wine bottle
DaMa Wines 2011 DaMa Nation
This Rhone blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre offers a pleasingly soft mouth feel and lively fruit on the palate. On the nose, there are aromas of dark berries and cream with... [read more]
 
Rallison Cellars 2011 Blanc de Blancs wine bottle
Rallison Cellars 2011 Blanc de Blancs
This sparking wine made with 100% Chardonnay grapes is beautifully bright and crisp with structured acids and a trailing finish. On the nose are fresh aromas of Green apple and Asian pear mingling with floral... [read more]
 
Eleven Winery 2013 Syrah wine bottle
Eleven Winery 2013 Syrah
Dark, rich and complex, this Syrah presents plenty of fruit, but reels itself in with earthy and savory notes that lend this wine finesse within its boldness. On the nose, it's reminiscent of blackberry pie... [read more]
 
Skylite Cellars 2012 Merlot wine bottle
Skylite Cellars 2012 Merlot
Bright red fruit flavors are balanced with earthy and mineral notes in this well structured Merlot. On the nose are aromas of blueberry, cigar box and vanilla cream while the palate serves up flavors of... [read more]
 
Tamarack Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Tamarack Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Big, ripe and complex with a beautiful lingering finish, this wine shows structured tannins that perfectly frame the dark fruit. On the nose is ripe plum with notes of vanilla and cigar box. On the... [read more]
 
Marchesi Vineyards 2014 Emma Sangiovese wine bottle
Marchesi Vineyards 2014 Emma Sangiovese
With a bright frame and a complexity of flavors balancing red fruit, this Columbia Valley Sangiovese promises food friendly options. On the nose is a load of ripe, dark fruit and spice suggesting mixed berry... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2014 Transparency wine bottle
Season Cellars 2014 Transparency
This is a nicely balanced, fruity and floral white blend of 55% Muller Thurgau, 33% Muscat and 12% Riesling, an easy drinking wine and a good choice for sipping on the patio or pairing with... [read more]
 
Harbinger NV Dynamo Red wine bottle
Harbinger Dynamo Red (Non-vintage)
This red blend from the Port Angeles, Washington winery sources Eastern Washington fruit including 64% Syrah, along with 12% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 12% Grenache. On the nose, this presents ripe fruit reminiscent of... [read more]
 
Angel Vine 2012 Primitivo wine bottle
Angel Vine 2012 Primitivo
This fruit forward offering presents a big nose full of berry jam and fig mixing with vanilla and cigar box aromas. It offers flavors of dried cherry, clove spice, a hint of dark chocolate and... [read more]
 
South Stage Cellars 2014 Pinot Blanc wine bottle
South Stage Cellars 2014 Pinot Blanc
This Southern Oregon offering presents an enticing and vibrant nose of peach, apricot, Meyer lemon and honeysuckle. On the palate, it deftly straddles ripe fruit around a frame of medium acidity with balanced flavors of... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir Winemaker’s Reserve wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir Winemaker's Reserve
This wine looks delicate, but reveals complexity on the nose and is delightfully structured on the palate with nicely integrated acidity showcasing bright red fruit. The nose presents jammy red fruits and spice with notes... [read more]
 
Genoa Cellars 2014 Springline wine bottle
Genoa Cellars 2014 Springline
This white wine blend features 50 percent Viognier, 19 percent Chardonnay, 19 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 12 percent Pinot Grigio. It's a balanced, easy drinking wine with an enticing nose and crisp flavors, a sure... [read more]
 
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2014 Jet Black Syrah wine bottle
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2014 Jet Black Syrah
This is a full-bodied wine that combines plenty of ripe dark fruit with a structured core revealing savory and earthy flavors. It's lovely to sip and a sure pairing with red meats, duck or roasted... [read more]
 
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Sweet Cheeks Winery & Vineyards 2014 Pinot Gris
Hints of sweet tree fruits are nicely balanced with citrus and spice suggesting a delicious wine for seafood, chicken or a cheese course. On the nose are aromas of apple, pear and lime with floral... [read more]
 
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Kramer Vineyards 2013 Carmine Big Red
On the nose, this wine reveals blackberry jam, dried cherry, clove spice and cigar box while on the palate, this lesser known varietal, a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignane, shows fruit in balance with... [read more]
 
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2014 Riesling wine bottle
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2014 Riesling
This is an off dry Riesling showing beautiful balance and nice acidity that doesn't over present. On the nose you'll find Green apple, petrol, honey, lemon and white flowers, while the palate delivers flavors of... [read more]
 
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Merlot wine bottle
Whidbey Island Winery 2014 Merlot
This is a medium-bodied Merlot that is rounded and soft on the palate, showing finesse in its balance between fruit and earthy elements. On the nose, the wine reveals aromas of blackberry jam, Fig Newton... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2014 Traditions Riesling wine bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2014 Traditions Riesling
This is an off-dry Riesling that beautifully balances a few sweet notes with a touch of minerality and crisp acidity that lingers on the finish, promising a wide variety of food pairings. On the nose... [read more]
 
Stottle Winery 2013 Rousanne wine bottle
Stottle Winery 2013 Rousanne
Delightfully complex and bright on the palate, this Rousanne includes 6 percent Viognier that delivers intriguing floral notes. It offers enticing aromas of orange blossom, white peach and vanilla on the nose. Floral notes continue... [read more]
 
Tildio Winery 2012 Reserve Tempranillo wine bottle
Tildio Winery 2012 Reserve Tempranillo
This wine is big and complex, showcasing savory and earthly flavors rather than being fruit forward. On the nose, it hints at being sweeter with aromas of blackberry jam, sweet tobacco, black licorice, baking spice... [read more]
 
Comforts of Whidbey 2015 Madeleine Angevine wine bottle
Comforts of Whidbey 2015 Madeleine Angevine
This is a bright, crisp wine on the palate, a perfect pairing for seafood. The varietal is French in origin, but its early ripening and cool climate preference make this a natural for the Puget... [read more]
 
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2014 White Meritage wine bottle
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2014 White Meritage
This white blend includes 75 percent Sauvignon Blanc, and 25 percent Semillon. It's bright on the palate and shows finesse in balance, revealing subtle hints of mineral and herbs promising to be food friendly. It's... [read more]
 
Skylite Cellars 2012 Malbec Verhey Vineyard wine bottle
Skylite Cellars 2012 Malbec Verhey Vineyard
This 100 percent Malbec spent 22 months in French oak integrating ripe fruit with spicy elements begging for a grilled steak or seared duck breast. It's dark garnet in color and offers a complex and... [read more]
 
Seven Falls Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon wine bottle
Seven Falls Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
This fabulous offering proves once again that there are Northwest wines that offer finesse and beautiful balance at a bargain price. It presents an enticing, complex nose of red and black cherry, plum, leather, sweet... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Albarino wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Albarino
This is a bright wine with an enticing nose and is crisp on the palate promising a wonderful pairing with seafood and cream or butter sauces. It tantalizes with a nose of white peaches and... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle wine bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle
This is a fortified plum dessert wine made from European and Asian red plums grown in British Columbia's Similkameen Valley. It offers an alluring nose of sweet prunes and tropical fruit with floral aromatics and... [read more]
 
Red Lily Vineyards 2012 Tempranillo wine bottle
Red Lily Vineyards 2012 Tempranillo
This Southern Oregon Tempranillo offers a nose of blackberries, ripe fig, vanilla, black licorice and a touch of smoke. It's nicely structured and balanced with integrated tannins and flavors of black cherry and raspberry that... [read more]
 
Westport Winery 2014 Shorebird Chardonnay wine bottle
Westport Winery 2014 Shorebird Chardonnay
This wine offers a lovely and complex nose of lemon-lime, green apple, firm peach, cinnamon spice and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine presents flavors of lime, honeydew melon, pineapple and kiwi with a... [read more]
 
Seven of Hearts 2013 Tannat Wine Bottle
Seven of Hearts 2013 Tannat
This 100 percent Tannat offers a nose of ripe dark fruit, cigar box and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it presents flavors of tart cherry, red plum and raspberry with a touch of... [read more]
 
Giradet 2014 Estate Grown Riesling wine bottle
Girardet 2014 Estate Grown Riesling
This is a dry Riesling that offers crisp acidity with floral and mineral notes. On the nose, it presents fragrant floral aromas mixed with hay and classic Riesling petrol notes. On the palate, it offers... [read more]
 
Skylite Cellars 2012 Soiree red wine blend bottle
Skylite Cellars 2012 Soiree
This is a full-bodied, fruit-forward red blend that shows remarkable structure, finesse and complexity. The blend consists of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Syrah and 22% Merlot. The nose offers aromas of dried dark fruit, mingling... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rick Vineyards 2014 Gruner Veltliner wine bottle
Reustle Prayer Rick Vineyards 2014 Gruner Veltliner
This is one of three Gruner Veltliners from the Southern Oregon winery who has pioneered the Austrian varietal in the Northwest. This offering presents delightful and complex aromas of honeydew melon, green apple, pear, pineapple... [read more]
 
Milbrandt Vineyards 2013 The Estates Malbec wine bottle
Milbrandt Vineyards 2013 The Estates Malbec
Full bodied and purple hued, this wine offers a nose of juicy blueberry, vanilla and dried herbs. On the palate are flavors of blueberry and blackberry with hints of baking spice and pepper on a... [read more]
 
Latah Creek 2014 Moscato wine bottle
Latah Creek 2014 Moscato
This dessert wine offers beautiful and bright floral aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle and ripe peach that leap from the glass. On the palate, it presents sweet Honey Crisp Apple on the entry, but then... [read more]
 
Harbinger 2010 Barbera wine bottle
Harbinger 2010 Barbera
This wine presents big on the nose with dried plum, raisin, tobacco and licorice, though it shows much finesse and balance on the palate with dark fruit flavors of plum and tart black cherry giving... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay wine bottle
Knudsen Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay
This beautifully balanced Chardonnay entices with a subtle nose of bright fruit including apple, lemon and lime. On the palate, it offers crisp acidity and a nicely structured finish of lime making this wine a... [read more]
 
Dead End Cellars 2013 Game Over Wine Bottle
Dead End Cellars 2013 Game Over
Forbidden Fruit Winery is best known for its fruit wines, but the British Columbia winery has also introduced a few wines under the Dead End Cellars label. This one is a red blend featuring organically... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Pinot Gris wine bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Pinot Gris
This is a slightly off-dry Pinot Gris with a touch of residual sugar that presents a delightful, bright crispness and complexity. On the nose are enticing aromas of green apple, peach and orange blossom. Flavors... [read more]
 
Stottle Winery 2012 Hombre Red Wine Blend bottle
Stottle Winery 2012 Hombre Red Wine Blend
Beautifully balanced, structured and complex, this red blend containing 53% Tempranillo, 33% Malbec and 13% Mourvedre offers an enticing nose of blackberry jam, vanilla and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it presents flavors of sweet... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2014 Reserve Riesling wine bottle
Chaberton Estate Winery 2014 Reserve Riesling
This beautiful dry Riesling offers a nose of lemon-brushed apple, honey and ginger. On the palate, it offers bright flavors up front with tart Granny Smith apple, pink grapefruit and apricot. It presents a beautiful... [read more]
 
MonteScarlatto Estate Winery 2012 Tenth Hold Red wine bottle
MonteScarlatto Estate Winery 2012 Tenth Hold Red
This red wine blend features 25% Petit Verdot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec. It presents a nose of ripe plum, smoky embers, black licorice, sweet tobacco and flavors of... [read more]
 
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2012 Elton Pinot Noir wine bottle
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2012 Elton Pinot Noir
Using Pinot Noir grapes from Willamette Valley's Elton Vineyard, this wine offers a nose of dark jammy fruit mingling with perfumed floral notes and a touch of earth. It showcases red fruit on the palate... [read more]
 
Amelia Wynn Winery 2013 Aragon wine bottle
Amelia Wynn Winery 2013 Aragon
This wine is 100 percent Grenache and offers a nose of blackberry, plum and cigar box with a touch of black olive. It's wonderfully balanced on the palate, presenting brighter than expected flavors of slightly... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Impearfection wine bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Impearfection
This dessert wine utilizes Asian pear from British Columbia's Similkameen Valley. It offers a nose of spice-poached pear, peach pie and honey mingling with aromas of orange blossom and flavors of ripe juicy pear, golden... [read more]
 
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2013 Mourvedre wine bottle
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2013 Mourvedre
Aromas of ripe blueberries and vanilla mingle with savory and smoky notes of ground coffee, roasted meat and hints of violet and damp earth. On the palate, flavors of tart cherry and red berries mix... [read more]
 
Latah Creek Wine Cellars NV Huckleberry d’Latah bottle
Latah Creek Wine Cellars NV Huckleberry d'Latah
This wine predominately utilizes Riesling grapes, but also includes Muscat Canelli and natural juice and concentrate of huckleberries. It presents a nose of canned peaches and juicy pear with floral and classic Riesling notes of... [read more]
 
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2012 Estate Pinot Noir bottle
Pudding River Wine Cellars 2012 Estate Pinot Noir
This wine presents pronounced aromas of brown baking spice and licorice that mix with strawberry jam and earthy notes of leather and cedar on the nose. Flavors of tart cherry and black raspberry mingle with... [read more]
 
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Riesling bottle
Schmidt Family Vineyards 2014 Riesling
This beautifully structured off-dry Riesling offers a delightful balance of tart with a few hints of sweetness. On the nose are aromas of tart Granny Smith apple, white peach and lime with hints of orange... [read more]
 
One Wines 2011 One Exception Red Wine
One Wines 2011 One Exception Red Wine
This red blend is made from 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It offers a nose of blackberry jam, clove spice and hints of anise. It's restrained... [read more]
 
Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2014 Quill Rose bottle
Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2014 Quill Rose
This off-dry rose of Gamay Noir offers aromas of Meyer Lemon, orange blossom and firm peach. It's crisp on the palate with bright flavors of lemon-lime, rhubarb and cranberry. Pair this with roasted poultry, salmon... [read more]
 
Gard Vintners 2013 Vaucluse Red Wine bottle
Gard Vintners 2013 Vaucluse Red Wine
This red blend includes 76% Syrah, 21% Grenache and 3% Viognier. On the nose it presents loads of smoky Italian plum with brown spice and anise. On the palate, it delivers rounded flavors of ripe... [read more]
 
Double Canyon 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
Double Canyon 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
This medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon was blended with a small amount of Syrah and Malbec, then barrel aged for 18 months with 40% new French oak. The wine shows good restraint with a nose... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Speachless wine bottle
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Speachless
British Columbia's Forbidden Fruit Winery crafts this fruit wine from organic white peaches as an off-dry table wine. It's clear and medium gold in color with pronounced aromas of sweet peach and peach pie. On... [read more]
 
Finn Hill 2012 Bien Fait Merlot wine bottle
Finn Hill 2012 Bien Fait Merlot
This single vineyard Merlot from Gamache Vineyard offers a rich ruby color and enticing nose of ripe strawberry, red cherry, raspberry and baking spice. On the palate are flavors of cherry, blackberry and loads of... [read more]
 
Eroica 2014 Riesling wine bottle
Eroica 2014 Riesling
This wine offers an intense nose with orange blossom, crisp Asian pear and classic Riesling petrol notes. On the palate, it's bright with flavors of apple, kumquat and a touch of petroleum. Serve with Asian... [read more]
 
14 Hands Winery 2014 Stampede Red Blend bottle
14 Hands Winery 2014 Stampede Red Blend
This Syrah-based blend also includes Merlot, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre offering bold and complex aromas of fresh ground coffee, black licorice, spicy camphor wood and smoky embers. This is a big wine that manages... [read more]
 
Eleven Winery 2013 Rousanne bottle
Eleven Winery 2013 Rousanne
This wine from Elephant Mountain Vineyard in Yakima, Washington offers an expressive nose of pineapple, gooseberry and vanilla with floral notes. It's beautifully balanced on the palate with flavors of pineapple and apricot, then a... [read more]
 
Darighe 2012 Proprietor’s Blend bottle
Darighe 2012 Proprietor's Blend
The Woodhouse Wine Estates' Darighe red blend combines 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Enticing aromas of blackberry jam, cigar box and dried herbs mingle on the... [read more]
 
 Kramer Vineyards 2014 Estate Pinot Gris bottle
Kramer Vineyards 2014 Estate Pinot Gris
This wine offers an enticing nose of cinnamon-dusted apple pie with a touch of anise. Beautiful bright flavors of green apple and lemon-lime are predominant, but are balanced by some clove spiciness, with a finish... [read more]
 
Finn Hill 2012 Merveille Merlot bottle
Finn Hill 2012 Merveille Merlot
This is a dark crimson, nearly opaque Merlot that offers aromas of blackberry jam mingling with anise and leather. Flavors open up with red plum and chocolate-cherry, then linger with earthy notes of violet and... [read more]
 
Knudsen Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir bottle
Knudsen Vineyards 2013 Pinot Noir
This light-bodied wine is delicately colored and offers a nose of strawberry jam with a touch of leather. Shows real finesse on the palate with bright flavor of cranberry and tart raspbery, wet stones and... [read more]
 
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 Riesling bottle
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2014 Riesling
This Riesling from Oregon's Chehalem Mountains presents an inviting nose of lemon-lime, apricots and honeysuckle aromatics along with classic petrol notes. This off-dry Riesling offers juicy flavors of peach and honey balanced by crisp green... [read more]
 
Northwest Cellars 2012 Intrigue Red Blend bottle
Northwest Cellars 2012 Intrigue Red Blend
This medium bodied-plus red blend was made with 25% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 5% Carmenere. It features a beautiful crimson color and an enticing nose of ripe... [read more]
 
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2014 Gruner Veltliner Reserve bottle
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2014 Gruner Veltliner Winemaker's Reserve
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards in Oregon's Umpqua Valley was the first winery in the US to produce this Austrian varietal. The Winemaker's Reserve offering presents a nose of crisp green apple, lime and hints of... [read more]
 
Mullan Road Cellars 2012 Red Wine Blend bottle
Mullan Road Cellars 2012 Red Wine Blend
This blend of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of blackberry cobbler with dark jammy fruit, clove spice and black licorice. Plum and black cherry flavors are balanced by notes... [read more]
 
Forbidden Fruit Winery Pomme Desiree Iced Apple Wine
Forbidden Fruit Winery 2014 Pomme Desiree Iced Apple Wine
This rich and delicious dessert wine is made with six different apple varieties. It presents a nose of baked apple pie, lemon meringue and cinnamon with flavors of sweet raisin, caramel apple and a bright... [read more]
 
Season Cellars 2012 Phoenix Red Blend
Season Cellars 2012 Phoenix Red Blend
This Southern Oregon red wine blend utilized 48% Sangiovese, 38% Carmenere, 8% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers aromas of ripe blackberries with a touch of vanilla and licorice. Flavors open with black... [read more]
 
Chaberton Estate Winery 2014 Bacchus Reserve
Chaberton Estate Winery 2014 Bacchus Reserve
Chaberton proves that the Bacchus grape, a cross between Muller-Thurgau and Silvaner, can produce a balanced off-dry wine as a stand alone varietal in cool climates. This offering features a nose of canned peaches and... [read more]
 
Bainbridge Vineyards 2014 Siegerrebe
Bainbridge Vineyards 2014 Siegerrebe
A beautiful example of this cool climate grape, this wine is off-dry with an expressive nose of peach, apricot, clove spice and honeysuckle. The wine offers complex flavors of apricot, orange blossom, mandarin orange, grapefruit... [read more]
 
BelleArte 2014 Pinot Noir Estate
BelleArte 2014 Pinot Noir Estate
This Southern Oregon Pinot Noir offers aromas of leather and bacon when first opened, mellowing as it opens to sweet tobacco and ripe strawberries. Up front flavors of bright red berries and cherry tea, give... [read more]
 
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Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2014 Viognier
This Southern Oregon Viognier offers a nose of juicy Bartlett pear and peaches with a touch of clove spice and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine presents flavors of honeydew melon, brown spice, a... [read more]
 
Amelia Wynn 2013 Giovanni Red Blend
Amelia Wynn 2013 Giovanni Red Blend
Bainbridge Island's Amelia Wynn Winery uses Columbia Valley fruit in this Northern Tuscan inspired blend containing 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. It's a medium to heavy bodied wine offering a complex nose... [read more]
 
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D'Anu 2014 Chardonnay
This Willamette Valley Chardonnay offers an intriguing nose of apple, pear, tropical fruits, hay and a touch of spice. Flavors are reminiscent of spiced pear while the moderate acidity offers a clean green apple and... [read more]
 
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Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2013 Petite Sirah
This full-bodied wine from Idaho's Lindsay Creek Vineyards uses Washington fruit and offers a big nose of ripe Italian plums mixing with savory aromas of roasted meat and a touch of smoky embers. Big, rich... [read more]
 
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Grizzly Peak 2014 Viognier
Another successful marriage of Rhone meets Southern Oregon with a nose of white peach, crisp green apple, green banana and honeysuckle. Delicate on the palate with soft flavors of honeydew melon, floral notes of orange... [read more]
 
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Columbia Crest 2012 Walter Clore Private Reserve
This red wine blend features 80 percent Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The nose offers aromas of blackberry jam and leather. Balanced flavors of plum, black cherry, clove spice and hints... [read more]
 
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Kontos Cellars 2012 Merlot
This medium-plus bodied Walla Walla Merlot offers aromas of brown baking spices and tobacco mingling with dark jammy fruit. Flavors of black cherry, tea, vanilla and peppery-clove spice continue on a lingering finish. This wine... [read more]
 
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Schmidt Family Vineyards 2012 Malbec
This Southern Oregon Malbec is a beautiful crimson, full-bodied wine with enticing aromas of dark jammy fruit and cigar box. Flavors open with tart red plumb and raspberry, then finishing dry with tea and a... [read more]
 
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2013 A Squared Cabernet Sauvignon
This full-bodied red opens with aromas of cigar box and ripe Italian plum and flavors of slightly tart Black Cherry that quickly gives way to a lingering dry finish with notes of mineral and dried... [read more]
 
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Belle Fiore 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine offers a dark crimson color and a nose of sweet Italian plum and ripe blackberries with a hint of cedar. Flavors of black cherry, then tea on the mid palate and a dry... [read more]
King Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir King Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir
This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir from several Willamette Valley vineyards. On the nose, jammy red fruit mixes with notes of baking spice, cigar box, light florals and aromatic dried herbs. Beautifully structured... [read more]
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Bernau Block Chardonnay Willamette Valley Vineyards 2018 Bernau Block Chardonnay
Willamette Valley Vineyard's founder Jim Bernau planted this block of Dijon clone Chardonnay grapes in 1993 and this wine spent 10 months on French oak, 28% of it new barrels. The result is creamy, but... [read more]
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Syrah WinemakerÂ’s Reserve Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Syrah Winemaker's Reserve
Winemaker Stephen Reustle makes this reserve Syrah from a blend of his favorite barrels with the intention of creating a wine suited to aging. On the nose, it's savory with notes of roasted meats with... [read more]
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Reserve Syrah Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Reserve Syrah
This Red Mountain Syrah is one for those who appreciate rich and spicy, in-your-face Syrah. Aromas promise that style with dense black fruit that mixes with notes of black peppercorn, Allspice, sweet tobacco and a... [read more]
Coyote Canyon Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coyote Canyon Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon from Prosser Washington's Coyote Canyon Winery is fruit forward, showing some nice balance and earth. Flavors of blackberry give way to notes of cocoa with lingering acidity leading to... [read more]
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Trentenaire Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Trentenaire
Trentenaire is a red wine blend with 56% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec. On the nose, it's intriguing with dark fruit framed by complex notes of cedar... [read more]
Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2020 Estate Dry Riesling Lindsay Creek Vineyards 2020 Estate Dry Riesling
The dry, crisp and mineral driven Riesling from Lewiston Idaho's Lindsay Creek Vineyards has a bright attack with flavors of lemon-lime, that builds acidity through the mid-palate and linger into a nice finish that ends... [read more]
Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Darkness Syrah Eternal Wines 2017 Eternal Darkness Syrah
Only two barrels of this Walla Walla Syrah were produced and this bottling is loaded with savory and earthy notes. It presents rich aromas that combine jammy black fruit, green peppercorn, clove, fresh sage and... [read more]