Reds
Lemberger ~ Yakima Valley
A delicious, productive and cold hardy grape variety from Germany and Austria that thrives in eastern Washington, which is the only place in the US it is grown. While its name doesn't exactly make it fly off the shelf, don't be put off, it is well worth a try. It is a medium bodied wine with spicy black pepper, toasty oak, and creamy cherry and blackberry flavors. Try it with grilled foods, lamb, pasta or pizza, or BBQ salmon. Bright and rambunctious when young, silky and complex with age. Aged in American oak.
Merlot ~ Yakima Valley
A big rich Merlot, with great plum and cherry fruit over hints spice and chocolate. Balanced fruit, tannin and oak; excellent aging potential.
Sangiovese ~ Yakima Valley
This has been rated "Outstanding" by Wine Press Northwest as a "delightful Tuscan style red with rich berry aromas and flavors, with well-integrated oak, delicious structure and bold acidity." Only four Washington Sangiovese's were rated outstanding in the feature article. We add to their description flavors of black cherry, cola, hints of licorice, leather & dark chocolate, with a long spicy finish. It is a sophisticated combination of bright fruit and refined earthiness.
Cabernet Franc ~ Yakima Valley
Complex and approachable, this wine from Bordeaux's other Cabernet offers flavors of earthy dark fruit, bright cranberry & chocolate with soft tannins. Very smooth and versatile, try it with pork, duck, turkey, and salmon.
Syrah ~ Yakima Valley
Fermented with a small amount of Viognier in the style of the Northern Rhone, this is a rich wine with coffee, leather and spice in the nose, and flavors of jammy ripe fruit ; plum and dark cherries, dark chocolate, blueberry, and strawberry.
Composition 2002
This Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 45%, Cabernet Franc 5% shows classic aromas and flavors of leather, spice, cassis and red cherry.
Rosato ~ Washington Rose
A vivacious, lighthearted wine with flavors of strawberries and cream, peaches and pomegranate, and just a hint of sweetness. Perfect with your backyard BBQ, salmon and lamb.
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