Abeja, Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley 2005
-- $41.50
-- Increasingly recognized as the icon varietal of Washington State, Cabernet Sauvignon comprises the majority of Abeja's production. And boy do they do . . .
Abeja, Merlot - Columbia Valley 2005
-- $38.50
-- "This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with
flavors of spicy black cherry and other red fruits. It has good balance
but is slightly compact in the . . .
Andrew Rich, Syrah Columbia Valley 2005
-- $24.95
-- The nose opens with waves of black fruits, along with hints of anise, olive, and smoke.
The palate is medium-bodied and suave, with sweet ripe fruit . . .
Andrew Will, Klipsun Vineyard 2003
-- $52.95
-- "The mineral limestone flavor that completes this wine is apparent as an interesting accent. This wine more than the others, perhaps because it has . . .
Bergevin Lane Vineyards, Columbia Valley Merlot 2004
-- $26.95
-- Smooth and supple, this is an elegant medium- bodied Merlot that shows bright cherry and plum flavors. Notes of dark chocolate and silky tannins . . .
Bergevin Lane, Syrah - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $26.50
-- "Purple-colored, it starts with a big mouthful of blue fruits buttressed
with aromas and flavors of pain grille, bacon, and sausage. The wine is
supple . . .
Betz, Clos de Betz - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $38.95
-- Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar newsletter, also
tasted this wine last summer just after bottling, awarding it his
highest score ever for . . .
Betz, Clos de Betz - Red Wine, Columbia Valley 2005
-- $45.95
-- "The 2005 Clos de Betz, composed of 56% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon,
16% Malbec, and 9% Cabernet Franc, is opaque purple colored with bright
aromas . . .
Betz, Syrah - La Cote Rousse, Red Mountain 2005
-- $51.95
-- "The 2005 La Cote Rousse, from two superb sites in the Red Mountain AVA,
is nearly black in color. It has a multi-dimensional bouquet of
violets, smoked . . .
Bunell, vif - Columbia Valley
-- $25.95
-- "This proprietary blend includes both red and white Rhone varietals. Bright, chocolatey and fresh, with a blast of spicy black pepper. It lives . . .
Bunnell, Syrah - Boushey - McPherson Vineyard 2004
-- $35.95
-- "Layered and precise, this beautifully focused effort sets sparkling acidity against toasty oak. The tart cool-climate flavors are concentrated and . . .
Bunnell, Syrah - Horse Heaven Hills 2004
-- $39.95
-- "A juicy mouthful of blackberry, plum and tar flavors, hinting at rose petal and roasted meat, finishing with a fine grip. Best from 2008-2014." . . .
Canoe Ridge, Red Wine - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $14.95
-- "The soft
tannins and fruity aromas make this a very approachable and versatile
wine. Enjoy it with grilled lamb chops, beef stews, and hearty . . .
Chandler Reach Vineyards, Corella - Yakima Valley 2004
-- $14.95
-- "Dry as dust and thoroughly Italian, the lively acidity lifts the cherry
flavors but has enough structure to hold its own with robust meals.
This . . .
Chateau Ste Michelle, Merlot - Indian Wells 2003
-- $17.95
-- "The 2003 vintage marks the first red wines made by Bob Bertheau for Chateau Ste. Michelle. His mission is to produce a softer mouthfeel and enhanced complexity . . .
Chester Kidder, Red Wine - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $49.95
-- "(A blend of
Bordeaux varieties and some syrah; this one's the wine of Gilles
Nicault, who also serves as the resident winemaker for all of the Long
Shadows . . .
Covey Run, Merlot - Reserve - Columbia Valley 2001
-- $21.50
-- "This wine is a muscular, tannic wine packed with classic cherry, raspberry and dark fruit flavors overlain with leather and dusty notes. Its intensely . . .
Di Stefano, Meritage - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $21.50
-- "The 2004 Meritage is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot,
and 20% Cabernet Franc. Notes of black berries, black cherries,
raspberry and cassis . . .
Dunham Cellars, Three Legged Red - Columbia Valley 2006
-- $18.95
-- "Using fruit from all of our estate vineyards and using the same barrels in which our finest Cabernet, Merlots and Syrahs are aged, we are able to maintain . . .
Dunham Cellars, Trutina - Columbia Valley 2005
-- $25.95
-- Recommended | Wine Press Northwest - Fall 2007
"Rich, ripe pomegranate and lavender notes with
hints of black cherry round off in the mouth with lush . . .
Fidelitas, Cabernet Sauvignon O - Walla Walla Valley 2003
-- $42.95
-- "A true reflection of its origins, our 2003 Walla Walla
Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully integrated wine from four of the
appellation’s finest vineyards. . . .
Fielding Hills, Merlot - Wahluke Slope 2004
-- $31.95
-- "Ripe
and focused, with gorgeous blackberry and currant flavors on a silky
frame, lingering with hints of tobacco as the finish sails on nicely.
Drink . . .
Forgeron Cellars, Syrah - Columbia Valley 2002
-- $29.95
-- "Good dark
ruby color. Smoky dark berries and chocolate on the nose. Offers good
texture in the mouth, with fruit-driven flavors of cassis and kirsch
Then . . .
GraEagle, Red Wing - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $27.95
-- Rich color and aromas of deep mocha, raspberry, black cherry and pipe
tobacco fill the nose while dark red fruits layered with deep chocolate
nuances . . .
Isenhower, Looking Glass Syrah 2004
-- $18.95
-- This Syrah is "stuffed with flavors of
pencil lead, blueberries, lilacs, tobacco leaf and graham crackers. Has
mineral and earth components on . . .
Januik, Merlot - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $25.95
-- "With the grapes our winemaker uses from the state’s
top vineyards, Januik consistently turns out Merlot with that
WOW-factor that leaves wine drinkers . . .
Januik, Syrah - Lewis Vineyard 2004
-- $31.95
-- "We think this
is one of the best Syrah vineyards in the state; yields are
consistently low and the fruit quality is consistently high. This is . . .