J. BookWalter J Protagonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Columbia Valley Washington

J. BookWalter J Protagonist Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Columbia Valley Washington

Aged 20 months in 75% new French puncheons, 25% used French barrels, this is a classic expression of Columbia Valley’s Cabernet Sauvignon. Bold and ripe with rich flavors of cassis, plum, eucalyptus, and graphite. It’s full-bodied, the tannins are soft with crisp acidity and the concentration offers a good length.

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Hedges Family Vineyard DLD Les Gosses Syrah 2016 Red Mountain Washington

Hedges Family Vineyard DLD Les Gosses Syrah 2016 Red Mountain Washington

Punchy Syrah with wild & bright expression. It’s a very jammy and mature wine with intricate fruitiness as well as smoke and graphite notes. The flavor profile matches the expression on the nose, with concentration, depth, and polished tannins.

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Delille Cellars Four Flags 2018 Red Mountain Washington

Delille Cellars Four Flags 2018 Red Mountain Washington

Four flags relate to the four vineyards from where the grapes are sourced: Ciel du Cheval, Grand Ciel, Upchurch, and Klipsun. Only the best Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from these sites make their way in this blend. Very sophisticated, this wine is all about balance between mature fruit (blackberry and cassis), aromatic herbs, and a soft…

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Delille Cellars D2 red blend 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Delille Cellars D2 red blend 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Cassis and cranberries are at the forefront of this wine, joined with sweet notes of pencil shavings and mint and milk chocolate. It’s a fruit-forward, powerful wine yet smoothly structured and balanced.

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Betz Family Winery Clos du Betz 2017 Columbia Valley, Washington

Betz Family Winery Clos du Betz 2017 Columbia Valley, Washington

Fuschia-colored, this wine is very expressive and explosive, showcasing pomegranate, dark berries, fresh plum, herbs, sage, and mocha. It’s quite complex and characterful. The palate is full-bodied, but the clear acidity is lifting. The tannins are tied up and smooth, with a lot of volume and body.

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Barnard Griffin Merlot 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Barnard Griffin Merlot 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Grapes were sourced from old vineyards in the Yakima Valley and red mountain area. The concentrated aromatic profile includes black fruit, blue fruit, earthy notes, cedar, and smoke meat. The palate is ripe, with a nice balance between the mouthwatering acidity, and bold structure with strict but integrated tannins.

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Avennia Lydian GSM 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

Avennia Lydian GSM 2017 Columbia Valley Washington

This is the first release for this Grenache-syrah-mourvèdre blend. In Fact, the Lydian GSM is the first of a complete lineup of wines that we will be releasing each year. Fresh and bright, this wine is fruit-forward with fresh red berries, pepper, mint, and forest floor. The palate is light and flavorsome, delicate and flavorsome.

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Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Avennia Arnaut Boushey Vineyard Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Boushey vineyards, located on the cooler, western side of Yakima Valley, always produced wonderful, Rhône-like syrah. Very elegant, yet showing deep, concentrated flavors. This 2017 has aromas of blueberry and blackberry jam, vanilla bean, lean spice, cracked pepper, charcuterie, and a hint of smokiness. There’s a salinity and bright acidity that gives a lifting effect…

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Airfield Estate Lone Birch Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

Airfield Estate Lone Birch Syrah 2017 Yakima Valley Washington

A very bold wine with jammy components, but also a strong oak presence, dark chocolate, tar, and spices. The Palate is robust and powerful, full-bodied, and very structured. The tannins are grippy and squared.

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Alexana Winery Gran Rouge GSM 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Alexana Winery Gran Rouge GSM 2018 Columbia Valley Washington

Filled with bold fruitiness, red cherry, brambleberry, raspberry, blackberry, this dark-colored wine also has a lot of oak presence and hints of cajun. Overall, this is a powerful, but balanced wine, with an overall low acidity that is calibrated with the crispness of the fruit character. The palate is smooth but quite concentrated.

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