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Toasty oak walnut and brown sugar nose, with definite blueberry and boysenberry fruit swirled in. On the palate it is rich and complex with well rounded integrated tannins, bright and intense dark blackberry and blueberry fruit and a long finish with a hint of anise and black pepper. - Classic notes of black pepper and spice highlight the lush fruit aromas of this James Creek Zinfandel. On the palate, silky layers of blackberries unfold with intriguing coffee and vanilla nuances. This wine has a wonderful history, rich in family tradition. As siblings, Viticulturist Scott Brown and Winemaker Cindy Johnston helped their family plant this Zinfandel vineyard in 1972, when they were 8 and 12 years old. For nearly three decades they have trained and nurtured this vineyard in Pope Valley. Over the years, family and friends have enjoyed the wine, and a new generation of children has continued the tradition of helping in the vineyard.
- This rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with cassis, raspberry, cocoa and warm vanilla notes in the nose. Its texture is amazingly supple and lingers across the palate, imparting a long, polished finish that was developed in part from aging in new French Oak barrels.
- One of the advantages of having made wine in the Columbia Valley since the mid-1980s is the opportunity it’s given me to work with some of the most dedicated growers in the industry. During all that time, Champoux Vineyard has stood at the top of the list of outstanding vineyards in Washington State. Located in the Horse Heavens, this vineyard consistently produces wines with exceptional depth, complexity, and elegance.
- The Columbia Valley is wonderfully suited to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon, and Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain gets it right every year. Experience a bouquet of cassis, raspberries, and vanilla. The palate is dense and balanced with notes of black currant and chocolate. Polished tannins frame a lengthy finish.
- The Weinbau Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and well-structured on the palate with lots of dark fruit and chocolate flavors. It has a perfumed, expressive nose of cassis, black raspberries, and spice. It is well-balanced with wonderful texture and a long finish that bodes well for its long cellar potential.
- Weinbau Vineyard is located on the Wahluke Slope and is one of the oldest vineyards in the appellation. The Cabernet Franc and Malbec in the blend both come from this vineyard as well as a good portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Champoux Vineyard contributes the remainder of the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Located in the Horse Heaven Hills, Champoux Vineyard is one of the state's most revered vineyards. It provides great suppleness and concentration to the blend, while the Weinbau adds structure and length. Merlot, the final contributor to the blend, comes from the renowned Klipsun Vineyard.
- The nose is brimming with blackberries, currants, and rich dark chocolate. Medium full on the palate with an elegant, lively mouth-feel and a long finish packed with fresh berry and cherry flavors.
- Predominately powered by the earthy Syrah, this wine is full-bodied and hearty. Smooth and juicy up front, thanks to the Grenache, jammy and spicy flavors are contributed by the Zinfandel and texture is brought in by the Petite Sirah. A well-balanced blend has no preconceived notion of a particular flavor profile so set your senses free on a scavenger hunt of flavors.
- The marriage of flavors found in our white estate blend is a source of continuing entertainment for us. The vibrant floral Viognier component, the tropical fruits from our Sauvignon Blanc, or the classic green apple notes from our Mendocino Chardonnay. Therein lies the heart and soul of a well balanced blend, there is no preconceived notion of a particular flavor profile. Setting your senses free on an organoleptic scavenger hunt can be liberating.
- Like biting into a juicy black raspberry, our Cabernet Sauvignon bursts in your mouth with rich varietal flavors that include blackberry jam, boysenberry and hints of cherry licorice. Imbued with silky soft tannins that melt in the mouth, our Cabernet rested in French oak for 16 months, lending deeper notes of cedar, clove and tobacco to the background. Hints of rich, dark chocolate linger on the long, luxurious finish.
- Inspired by the warm flavors of sun-ripened blueberries, our Merlot from California is for the hedonist in all of us. Vibrantly fruited, the wine boasts luscious flavors of blueberry, plum and ripe cherry that saturate the juicy, mouth-coating mid-palate. Aged in seasoned French and American oak, the wine features hints of mocha and toast in the background and warm notes of vanilla and spice, but it’s the rich and supple fruit which takes center stage on the smooth finish.
- Bursting with ripe, juicy flavor, our Red Blend is a showy blend of fresh-picked raspberries, black cherries and rich blackberry liqueur. Grown in Spain’s dynamic Catalunya region, the wine combines the classic grape varieties of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot into a velvety smooth blend that is both intriguing and flavorful. Soft and smooth, this is a medium-bodied red blend oozing warmth and character.
- A hint of effervescence bolsters the fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry, peach and apricot in our lively Moscato Rosé. Made with a classic blend of sunshine-loving Moscato and Raboso grapes from northeastern Italy’s Veneto region, this lightly sparkling charmer enchants with a vibrant pink color and abundant berry notes to match. Perfect for pairing with starters or for capping off an evening of fun, the wine playfully balances light sweetness and crisp acidity for a brisk, refreshing quaff.
- Jellybean Bubbles will take you down a sunny, tree-lined path in early summer, enveloping you with sweetly-scented notes of warm, fresh-picked peaches, honeysuckle and jasmine wrapped in a vibrant style that’s crisp and effervescent. Using Spanish varietal grapes found in traditional Spanish cavas, this sparkling wine was produced using the méthode champenoise manner with the secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle. Beautifully structured in the mouth with small, elegant bubbles, the honeyed flavors finish with a fresh, clean, mouthwatering sensation.
- As juicy as a fresh pineapple and as vibrant as a sunny California day, our Chardonnay blends tropical fruit flavors with a refreshing lemon-lime finish. Carefully crafted with ripe, juicy grapes from some of California’s best vineyards, the wine leaps from the glass with tropical-themed aromas and flavors. Fresh pineapple, mango, cantaloupe and kiwi notes are backed by refreshing citrus zest flavors in this lush, silky wine. Thanks to a touch of oak, the wine has a hint of vanilla creaminess that is at once indulgent and fresh.
- An inviting combination of floral notes and vibrant fruit flavors, our Moscato hails from the country that understands the good life – Italy. Indulging the senses with decadent notes of peach, apricot and rose petal, this is a refreshing white wine with a fruit-forward personality. In the mouth, the wine’s vibrant flavors of stone fruit and lime dance on the palate alongside fragrant notes of orange blossom. It’s a light-bodied yet lush pour-a hint of substance that comes courtesy of Italian sunshine-that finishes with just a hint of sweetness.
- The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of our traditional vineyards. Though not at the same level of complexity as the vineyard designates, this blend is extremely enjoyable, lush and full of pure, Pinot fruit. It is also a terrific value. The blend consists of fruit from Abbott Claim, Canary Hill, Carter, Freedom Hill, Guadalupe, McCrone, Meredith Mitchell, Nysa and Savoya vineyards.
- Pinot Gris often gets left out in a place where its close cousin, Pinot Noir, gets all the hype. But we think you’ll love this richly textured white, crafted from carefully chosen vineyards in the coolest parts of the Willamette Valley. With Flavors of lime, thyme, and nectarine.
- Riesling has nearly become the forgotten grape of Oregon, yet in fact we source some of our Riesling grapes from one of the oldest vineyards in the state, planted in 1968. This vineyard’s fruit adds depth and complexity to our Riesling, without sacrificing the freshness and vibrancy we enjoy most about this grape. So give a little love to a wine with deep Oregon roots. Light and fragrant, soft in texture, with pretty pear and floral flavors gliding smoothly through the off-dry finish. Drink now.
- Exceptionally dark. Beautifully complex, sultry nose of dark fruits, including plum and cassis with dried herbs — predominantly rosemary and sage — with complementary notes of earth and tar. The wine has a wonderfully voluptuous texture on the palette and slowly reveals a masculine structure and excellent acidity on its long finish.
