The nose is fresh, elegant and offers concentration (full of justness/control), power (full of finesse), a beautiful deepness as well as delicacy of grain, an aerial side and harmony. It reveals notes of violet, iris, pulpy strawberry, small notes of juicy blueberry associated with touches of pulpy cherry, crushed cassis, rose as well as hints…
The nose is elegant, fresh, precise and offers a small flowery side, an aerial side as well as a certain delicacy. It reveals notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, violet, fresh lily, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of crushed raspberry associated with touches of crushed raspberry, pink laurel, sweet spices, dry local grove (sense…
10th release of this wine from the iconic Walla Walla Valley. Dark and ripe to the core, with intense jammy dark fruits, anise, licorice, and earthy aromas. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot that is full-bodied and highly structured, but also nicely balanced out by acidity.
This vineyard planted in 2000 was a great addition to the estate. It’s an enticing Syrah expression with aromas of brisket, smoked meat, black olives, and cooked, overripe blackberries. The concentration is heavy but lifted by a nice minerality and a fresh & detailed structure.
This silky, supple expression of Cabernet Sauvignon comes from six, specially selected Barrels, and only 142 cases are produced. Coffee, tobacco, and cherries are predominant but also joined by hints of currant, chocolate, oak, anise, and ripe blackberries. The main aromas are the one that lingers the most, in this fresh, subtly pleasing wine.
A joint project between winemakers Trey Busch and Mark McNeilly, this wine is a red blend, but actually, Syrah makes up 90% of it with just a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a very lush wine, with vigorous and zestful fruit aromas as well as smoky tones and a classic peppery finish. The palate is…
Sourced from the Stoney Vine vineyard, recognized for its cobbled and rocky soils as well as the meaty attributes of Syrah grown there. It has intense and concentrated dark berries aromas as well as a muscly earthy character. It’s a very savory wine with a soft palate, but intense taste.
2015 was the first time Quilceda used grapes from their Lake Wallula Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills in addition to their Champoux and Palengat vineyards. With 2015 being a notoriously warm vintage in Washington, it shows in the heavy ripeness of this wine. It’s a full-bodied wine with complex, intricate, layered aromas of currant, graphite,…
This small family vineyard, surrounded by wheat farms in the middle of the small Walla Walla Valley, is part of the Ste. Michelle wine estates. This Cabernet Franc stands out as, contrary to most expression of this grape in Washington, it shows restriction in oak treatment, brightness and lightness. Its aromas of herbs, milled pepper,…
This blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon is the newest addition to the estate’s portfolio. Aged in new French oak, it shows a dense and layered expression with ripe plum and blackberries, chocolate, sage, and Sandalwood. The palate is silky, yet structured with firm tannins. It’s a sophisticated wine with decent cellaring potential.