Andrew Rich, Syrah - Columbia Valley 2005
-- $24.50
-- "Our '05 Syrah blends fruit from five different vineyards-two on Red Mt.
and three in the Horse Heaven Hills-so perhaps it's that added
complexity (or . . .
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 . . .
Ash Hollow, Nine Mile - Walla Walla Valley 2006
-- $21.95$18.95
-- "Named in honor of the hill upon which our Ash Hollow vineyard sits,
this is a delightful estate mélange of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot &
Cabernet . . .
Basel Cellars, Claret - Walla Walla Valley 2006
-- $19.95
--
"Medium red color. Redcurrant, milk chocolate and a floral nuance on the
nose. Supple redcurrant, plum and tobacco flavors are nicely framed . . .
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 . . .
Bunell, vif - Columbia Valley
-- $32.95
-- "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 . . .
buty, Columbia Rediviva - Horse Heaven Hills 2005
-- $52.95
-- "The 2005 Columbia Rediviva is 59% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Syrah,
most of the fruit sourced from the Champoux Vineyard. Saturated purple
in color . . .
buty, Red Wine - Columbia Valley 2006
-- $38.50
-- "The 2006 Merlot (54%) – Cabernet Franc (46%) was sourced from the
Conner Lee and Champoux Vineyards. Opaque purple-colored, it delivers a
fragrant bouquet . . .
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 . . .
Col Solare, Red Wine - Columbia Valley 2004
-- $75.50
-- "The 2004 Red Table Wine is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and the
balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It was aged for 27 months in
French . . .
Di Stefano, Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley 2002
-- $28.95$27.50
-- "Has more finesse than power, with lovely
currant and dusky spice flavors, hinting at fresh tomato as the flavors
linger enticingly. The fruit remains . . .
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 2006
-- $27.95$25.95
-- Built to age, but very approachable now. VINEYARDS: Lewis Estate Vineyard, Double River Estate Vineyard,Pepper Bridge, Phinny Hill VineyardsVA R I E TA . . .
Feather, Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley 2005
-- $59.95
-- "The 2005 Feather is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee made by Randy Dunn
of Napa Valley fame. The wine was sourced from three vineyards and aged
for 22 . . .
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 . . .