90 points Wine Spectator "Polished and silky in texture, with ripe blackberry, currant and mint flavors that keep sailing through the long, expressive finish. The tannins are beautifully integrated. Best from 2011 through 2017. " (Web only, 2009) If it's Columbia Crest's large production that helps keep its prices so pocket-friendly, we're all for it. But it's the fruit quality and attention to detail, despite the large production, that keeps us coming back. The H3 from the Horse Heaven Hills is fruit-forward and approachable style of Cabernet, with swe... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Velvety, offering a plush mouthful of spicy cherry and red berry flavors, playing against plush tannins and hints of milk chocolate on the long, vivid finish. Syrah. Drink now through 2014." (10/09) 90 points and a Good Value, Connoisseurs' Guide: "This wine's keenly focused blackberry aromas are filled out with quiet but evident spice notes, and its convincing fruit flows from first sniff to aftertaste with nary a letup in sight. Supple, slightly fleshy and full-bodied yet never heavy, it is fairly polished in feel with integ... Read More » 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Dense and chewy, but with a nice lift of acidity and freshness as the finish rolls in, framing the cherry, blackberry, coffee and smoke flavors as they linger expressively. Best from 2011 through 2018." (07/09) One star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "7% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc. All analogies to Merlot here are strictly intentional. There is rich, somewhat gentle character and the openness of Merlot fruit to this wine, and it is better off for it even though some will ... Read More » 

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Voted one of the "Top 100 Best Buys of 2008" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Somehow, this California winery manages to put out the best budget Syrah in all of Washington State. Pure varietal, this excellent bottle brings clean berry fruit, natural acids and moderate tannins into play, with none of the bizarrely sweet vanilla and tobacco flavors that typically show up on Yellowtail wannabes. This wine just wants to be what it is--affordable, juicy and nicely representative of the higher acid, food-ready flavors of Washington state grapes." (12/31/2008) Th... Read More » 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Sturdy, ripe and generous, with a surprisingly soft edge to the explosive black cherry, currant, black olive and smoke flavors, lingering effortlessly on the big, round finish. Best from 2010 through 2018." (06/09) The Canoe Ridge Estate was planted in 1991 and, at 18 years old, it's really starting to hit its stride. The steep, south-facing vineyard on the banks of the Columbia River is protected from extreme temperatures, allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly. The site's influe... Read More » 

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This is the Hedges Estate flagship wine, blending fruit from their three estate vineyards: Hedges Estate, Bel'Villa and Red Mountain Vineyards. The 2006 is composed of a majority merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with small amounts of cabernet franc and syrah for added complexity. The wine has an intriguing nose of blackberry, plum and cherry with hints of cantaloupe in the background backed up by a chorus of toasty oak spice. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acidity, the wine already delivers the complexity of its bouquet on the palate and s... Read More » 

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95 points, three stars and a "Top 10 Wines of 2008" designation from the Connoisseurs’ Guide: "Taking its accustomed place at the head of the class as it has in so many past vintages, this latest rendition from Chateau Ste. Michelle and Ernst Loosen is a remarkable wine of impeccable balance and stunning depth. Slightly sweet and buoyed by fine fruity acids, it smells of honeysuckle, white peaches and minerals and follows with long, compact, layered flavors that presently only hint at the richness to come. Top-notch Riesling is capable of great beauty an... Read More » 

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As noted in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Columbia Crest, owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, has long been known for the quality of its value-priced wines." (10/09) And who isn't loving value right now?? Once again, in this balanced and lip-smackingly good 2008, Columbia Crest really delivers. Apple, lemon zest and tropical notes of mango and pineapple form the core of this fruit-forward wine. But it's not just about delicious fruit salad here. There is also vanilla, toast and a touch of balancing minerality and acid. An ideal everyday Chardonnay, pr... Read More » 

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For the second vintage in a row, the Magnificent Wine Compnay's "House Wine" Columbia Valley Red was named a "Best Value" by the Wine Spectator, which wrote: "Fresh, open-textured and distinctive for its peppery raspberry flavors that linger gently. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and others. Drink now." (07/08) 

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Corvidae Wine Company's "Rook" blended red wine is a crowd-pleaser. It's a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah from three distinctly different vineyards - Ironbird Vineyard, in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley, Erickson Vineyard, in Washington's Yakima Valley, and St. Isidore Vineyard, in the high priced and trendy Walla Walla appellation. The ripe and rich Cabernet flavors prevail - juicy loganberry, cassis, and a base note of black plum and cherry. Syrah adds richness, and Merlot smooths the velvet finish. 

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92 points and a "Best Buy" designation from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "Hogue's syrahs from its Genesis series are generally open, generous expressions of the grape, a lot of fruit for the money. In 2006, Hogue's red winemaker, Jordan Ferrier, captured the freshness of a great vintage, from sources in the Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. It's as rich as chocolate cake, but its texture remains remarkably lifted and succulent. Ideal for barbecue." (04/09) For more than a few years Hogue has been pumping out value after value from Washington. It would se... Read More » 

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92 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine is tense and inky with potent black fruit flavor. Its compression brings to mind the gale force wind from the Columbia River, which Alder Ridge overlooks. After a day, what seemed locked up is now a marvel of tension and concentration, with a savory earth note to complement a lean, pure black raspberry flavor." (12/08) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon, it consists of 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot aged in a mix of European and American oak, 45% new. Pu... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This 2008 is the third vintage for this extraordinarily popular Riesling, again showing bright, vivid, punch citrus fruit and juicy acids. Residual sugar is about 1.5% and once again it is sourced from the Evergreen vineyard. With production climbing to 20,000 cases, this should be easy to find at least until fall." (08/09) 

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89 points and a Best Values designation from the Wine Spectator: "Supple and inviting. A softer style of Cabernet that weaves milk chocolate and spice flavors through the dark berry and currant flavors, mingling effectively on the finish. Drink now through 2012." (05/09) 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Chunky and chewy, with a stylish core of red berry, red currant and cherry fruit poking through a layer of prickly tannins. Needs time to soften, but this should get there. The finish just doesn't quit. Best after 2012." (Web only, 2009) Washington's Mike Januik has worked in the Columbia Valley since the mid-1980s, and has established relationships with the region's top growers. That fruit - from Champoux, Klipsun, Ciel du Cheval and Weinbau - is what makes this Cab so spectacular. It blends 7% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc an... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Firm in texture, but open in style, with ripe currant and smoke flavors, lingering well." (02/08) 

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"...One of Walla Walla's value superstars," says critic Paul Gregutt; "...one of Washington's outperfoming labels," says the San Francisco Chronicle. 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Amavi's Cabernet contitutes almost three quarters of the winery's total production, and it's a gem. The aromas of fresh bread dough waft over dark plum and berry fruit. Baking spices, dark chocolate, and a streak of coffee runs through it. A lush mix of Walla Walla fruit styles, but the wine leans to the darker, smoky side of Cabernet. Cellar worthy." Amavi Cellars is one of tho... Read More » 

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Château Ste. Michelle grows a number of Rhône varieties throughout Washington's Columbia Valley, but sometimes the wine doesn't find a home at blending time; it's orphaned. The Orephelin Red Wine combines this orphaned wine to create a unique, robust blend that showcases the capabilities of Washington-grown Rhône varietals. In 2005 the wine was composed of more than 50% syrah, with large proportions of mourvèdre and cinsault, creating a wine that is plush with red and black fruit and meaty spice. Small amounts of grenache, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdo... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Bright and effusive, this is juicy with lively flavors of blackberry, plum and sweet spices, lingering on the open-textured finish. Drink now." (04/09) The newest vintage of Charles Smith's "Boom Boom" Syrah is, for lack of a better adjective, explosive! Made from fruit sourced from the Yakima Valley (40%), Horse Heaven Hills (27%) and Wahluke Slope (33%), this Columbia Valley Syrah drinks like a New World Hermitage - full-bodied and rich with notes of blackberries, lavender, roasted meats and freshly-tilled soils - at a bu... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Dark, polished and well-focused to show plenty of dark berry, currant, espresso and lightly herbal flavors, lingering against smooth tannins on the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2016." (06/09) A partnership between the winemakers of Waters Winery and Gramercy Cellars, the Substance wines are a value, Washington brand crafted at Waters Winery from a mixture of estate fruit and sourced grapes from various vineyards in Walla Walla and Columbia Valley. These are approachable wines with great finesse and flavor at a reasona... Read More » 

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Why don't we get a recess break in the middle of the day like little kids? Just some time to relax and regroup or goof around. We'd definitely be happier if we did. Let's start a petition. Anyway, until we instate recess for adults, try L'Ecole No 41's Recess Red, a blend of Merlot (50%), Syrah (25%), Cab (16%), Petit Verdot (6%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).This is a fun, hearty ripe cherry-filled red with supple tannins that's easy to drink and decidedly playful. For dinner tonight. 

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93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it has an alluring perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, mineral, violets, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. Elegant and seamless on the palate, it has superb depth, concentration, and incipient complexity. Give it 5-7 years and drink it from 2013 to 2026. L’Ecole No. 41 is one of Walla Walla’s pioneers, the third modern day winery in the Valley. Over the years the winery has pr... Read More » 

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Corvidae Wine Company's "Mirth" Chardonnay from Owen Roe satisfies cravings for a big, juicy hot weather Chardonnay. With the Mirth Chardonnay, Owen Roe continues its tradition of offering over-the-top quaffers at marvelous prices. 

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93 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Smooth and focused, with a cigar box character to make the ripe blackberry and currant fruit more interesting, finishing with polished tannins. Has great presence without being pushy, and the finish doesn't quit. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2014." (Web Only, 2009) 93 points from Wine Enthusiast: "This new Uriah marks a return to form; big, brawny, chewy and complex, yet generous and complete. The blend continues as before-54% Merlot, 33% Cab Franc, 7% P... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Full red-ruby. Sexy, complex nose melds cassis, blackberry, raspberry, smoke, pepper, minerals, red licorice and gingerbread, all lifted by a floral topnote. Suave, sweet and a bit exotic in the mouth, with a distinct white fruit note of apricot along with a hint of maple syrup. In a softer style than the Lagniappe but more intensely flavored. This was actually harvested later in 2006 than in 2005, but with lower grape sugars. Finishes smooth and sweet." (Nov/Dec '08) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Syrah W... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "A wonderfully fragrant blend, supple and loaded with berries and darker notes of licorice and coffee. This is sophisticated and European in style—meaning lighter alcohol and less sugar—but in return you get substance and grip. Though it’s built for near-term drinking, there’s nothing lightor insubstantial here; and the mouthfeel is that of a much more expensive wine." (03/09) 

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Is your desire for an affordable, tasty red wine burning out of control? Well, then, take it to the Firehouse - Firehouse Red, that is, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sangiovese, Carmenere and Petite Verdot from Washington's Tamarack Cellars. The varietals all integrated wonderfully, creating a fresh red with bright raspberry and currant fruit, hints of pepper, espresso and dark chocolate all framed by velvety smooth tannins and good acidity. This is the wine you want to have in the house to pair with everything, fr... Read More » 

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Corvidae Lenore Syrah, grown in the Columbia Valley has great spice, bright fruit, deep purple hues, and gorgeous texture and is really a steal for the quality it delivers. Pair Corvidae Syrah, a juicy, boisterous wine, with barbecued babyback ribs, a hearty lamb stew, your favorite burger or just on its own. Includes 5% Grenache. 

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From Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which gave the 2007 version of this enticing dessert wine 93 points: "Virtually everyone that I talked to with any knowledge of the subject states that Kiona Vineyards and Winery grows superb fruit at their Red Mountain estate." (06/08) 

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92 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "It's a brilliant gold color, luscious, with spicy/toasty aromas and a hint of leesy character. The fruit is a complex mix of apricot, pineapple, and melon, with excellent acidity, and the Sauvignon Blanc gives it a melony sreak." (11/09) "...One of Walla Walla's value superstars," says critic Paul Gregutt; "...one of Washington's outperfoming labels," says the San Francisco Chronicle. Amavi Cellars is one of those top-notch wineries that should be on everbody's radar, though somehow it always seems tha... Read More » 

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The bouquet of this deeply violet-colored red jumps out of the glass with plums, rainier cherries, vanilla, spiced currents, caramel, tobacco, and a touch of toasted coconut flakes. This wine is rich on the palate with D2's trademark lush mouth feel and tones of dark fruits, mocha, and an assortment of baking spices. 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 

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Never fined nor filtered, maybe that's part of the reason this strapping, brooding and yet still elegant red is so damn good! Located on the Wahluke Slope, Sundance has a slight northerly slope which lends to a cooler site in a very warm growing region. Slopes are 18 inches of sandy loam over a deep layer of coarse dark gray sand providing good soil drainage. The 2006 got 93 points from the Wine Spectator. This vintage is as yet unrated. It is balanced with berry fruit, game and gravel; a tremendous wine at any price, and it will go fast just like all t... Read More » 

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Prepare to get schooled when it comes to Washington Merlot. L'Ecole 41's affordable entry-level bottling combines small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon into a wine that's balanced, yet bold. Spicy on the nose, it displays plenty of juicy red and black fruit, with hints of chocolate and black pepper on the finish. According to Wine Enthusiast: "Plump red fruits are dappled with hints of peppery herb, acids are natural and lend vibrancy..." 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Cadence’s value offering, the 2007 Coda, is a second label made from fruit declassified from the vineyard designated wines. It is a blend of 57% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Petit Verdot aged for 14 months in 40% new French oak. It has an alluring bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, violets, incense, and black currant. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied, sweetly-fruited wine with savory flavors, a smooth texture, and well-integrated oak. This balanced, intense effort will ... Read More » 

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94 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Apogee Pepper Bridge Vineyard is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 8% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Franc. A saturated purple color, it has a brooding nose of sandalwood, pencil lead, spice box, and assorted black fruits. It is the most concentrated, complex, and intense of the L’Ecole reds with darker, layered fruit and greater aging potential. Drink this superb effort between 2015 and 2031." (Oct. 2009) 93 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "Apogee, a blend of cabernet sauvignon (46 percent), merlot... Read More » 

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This is another wine that Bryan Brick and I found on our travels in Washington and Oregon. It comes from the people at Bergevin Lane, a small producer in Walla Walla, Washington started by Annette Bergevin, her father Gary Bergevin and Amber Long in early 2001. The wine is made by Steffan Jorgensen, whose talent has been cultivated around the world - from France to Chile to Sonoma, California. 40% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 20 % syrah and 7% cabernet franc. This wine is big and lush with dark blue and red fruit, spice and a hint of earthiness and t... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Smooth and round, with an orange peel edge to the spicy black cherry flavors, finishing polished and generous. Drink now through 2013. 350 cases made." (02/09) 

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95 points and an "Editor's Choice" from Wine Enthusiast: "This is darn near perfect, a matchless expression of berries, dotted with chocolate, vanilla and butterscotch. The berry flavors, highlighted with crisp acids, strike a pure note and ring true over a long, long finish. The blend is 40% Merlot, 37% Cab Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Great concentration, finesse and length." (8/1/2009) 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Purple-colored, it has an outstanding bouquet of cedar, cinnamon, clove, black currant, and blackberry. ... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Interlude, a blend of 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 17% Cabernet Franc, aged in 25% new French oak for 14 months. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an attractive perfume of cedar, spice box, cassis, and black currant. Plush on the palate, it has ample ripe fruit, good balance, and a fruit-filled finish. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years." (10/09) A new addition to our lineup is the 2007 Waters Interlude ($26.99) from Waters Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Waters is a fairly ne... Read More » 

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The small proportion of Syrah in this wine (10%) adds a meaty, gamey quality to the bright raspberry and Bing cherry fruit of Grenache. Fresh and bright meet earthy and sultry. This is an enchanting wine. Only 340 cases produced. 

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"...One of Walla Walla's value superstars," says critic Paul Gregutt; "...one of Washington's outperfoming labels," says the San Francisco Chronicle. Amavi Cellars is one of those top-notch wineries that should be on everbody's radar, though somehow it always seems that this incredible Washington producer gets overshadowed by high-profile California wines. What that means for you is a lot of wine for not a lot of money. The Syrah is a wine of delicate sophistication and powerhouse fruit - a contrast that translates into something really spectacular. Mine... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Spectator: "Bright and generous in flavor, while keeping the structure elegant. This weaves a green note through the ripe, appealing blackberry and black currant flavors, lingering expressibely on the long finish. Best from 2010 through 2016." (02/09) From the exceptional 2006 vintage in Washington State, this belnd of 46% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 12% petit verdot from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain. The grapes join forces to create a focused bouquet with blackberry, sweet cherry, spice and a... Read More » 

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This Columbia Valley Syrah is Miles Davis smooth. Spices, pipe tobacco, smoked bacon and mineral complement this wine's rich fruit. 

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One of Wine & Spirits Top 100 Values of the Year: "This bright, satisfying Merlot leads with scents of cranberry and red cherry, accented by a touch of herb. Its flavors are fresh and lifted by fine acidity. A balanced wine to pour with lean roast beef." (06/09) Always a great value! Spicy with classic Merlot fruit and dark chocolate aromas that carry over to this wine's vibrant palate. Lots of black fruit and generous sweet vanilla that lingers on the finish. 

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93 points 2 Puffs and a Good Value from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "A collaborative effort between Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Mosel's Ernst Loosen, Eroica consistently ranks as one of the West Coast's finest Rieslings. As this latest version so aptly demonstrates, it is also very much deserving of patience. While it presently flirts with elements of Bartlett pears, peaches and a hint of lime zest, it is still a firm, tightly wound youngster that needs to unfold. Its exceptional balance ensures that any wait will be well worthwhile, an... Read More » 

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The previous two vintages of this wine were extolled by the Wine Spectator and the Wine Advocate (2006: 94 points WS; 2005 91 points WA) and we think this one will recieve similar accolades (if not better). The Morrison Lane vineyard boastes the oldest Syrah plantings in the Walla Walla Valley, dating back to 1994, on southeastern facing slopes in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Yields are 2.4 tons per acre here and the wine is aged in French Burgundy barrels. The 2007 is rich with unctuous black fruith, garrigue and sweet tobacco. Brawny but well-... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new oak. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it has an alluring perfume of violets, wood smoke, spice box, black currant and blackberry liqueur. Elegant and seamless on the palate, it has superb depth, concentration, and spicy, savory flavors. Give it 4-6 years and drink it from 2012 to 2025." (June 2008) 91 points and a "Cellar Selection" from Wine Enthusiast: "From the oldest vines in the Seven Hills vineya... Read More » 

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Washington winemaker Mike Januik's 2006 blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc, petit verdot and malbec is an excellent illustration of Washington's stellar achievements with these varietals and a testament to his craft as winemaker. Beautifully integrated with layers of raspberry, plum and currant fruit, there's a touch of cocoa powder and spice that underscores everything. Soft tannins frame the wine nicely, providing a lingering finish. Enjoy this with rustic braised meats or refined steak dinners or mix it up and pair it with a de... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Red Paintbrush is a Bordeaux-style blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc,11% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. The aromatics feature pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, black currant, and blackberry. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with ample sweet fruit, savory flavors, excellent balance, and 2-3 years of aging potential. Drink it from 2010 to 2018. Isenhower Cellars- first vintage was in 1999 and current production is 4000 cases. Although located in Walla Walla, the win... Read More » 

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89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The one value-priced red wine is the 2006 Merlot Columbia Valley. Deep crimson-colored, it has an attractive perfume of cassis, black cherry, spice box, and cedar. This leads to a medium to full-bodied, supple-textured wine with an elegant personality, some complexity, and 2-3 years of aging potential. This tasty Merlot will be at its best from 2011 to 2018." (10/09) By now EVERYBODY knows that Washington Merlot is as good as, if not better, than Merlots produced in California, and Januik's is one of the best. T... Read More » 

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