…an increase in acreages of this vibrant white grape. Sourced from older vines in the Yakima Valley: Willard Farms, Phil Church, Upland Vineyard, and Rothrock Vineyard.
Harvested in the cool early-morning hours, the fruit was immediately delivered to the winery and without delay, was gently whole-cluster pressed. The aromatics are feminine with notes of orange blossom. On the palate there are flavors of honey, crisp apples, and stone fruit with a light mineral finish.
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The Yakima Valley is Washington's first American Viticultural Area, approved 30 years ago in 1983. It's also steeped in the early history of the Washington wine industry. Some of the state's first European wine grapes were planted in Sunnyside by William B. Bridgman in 1917. The legendary Dr. Walter Clore came to the Yakima Valley soon after Prohibition was repealed and began planting grapes in the '50s and '60s to show …
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SEATTLE, WASH—(March 26, 2013)— Thousands of wine consumers gathered at CenturyLink Field Event Center this weekend for the annual Taste Washington celebration hosted by the Washington State Wine Commission and Visit Seattle. The highlight of the two-day event was a series of seminars led by top wine-makers and leading wine experts; and this year's seminars [...]
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Sunday features the Grand Tasting. Like any Super Bowl, you need to plan to stay ahead of the game. It's easy - you can download a copy of the event program and start planning which wineries and restaurants to visit.
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…Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ( Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington) : Dark purple in color. Red fruit and leather come through on both the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied with lively acidity, medium tannins, and a long finish.
Quality: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 2 bangs for your buck (out of 5)
Where to buy: Winery, $ 72 ; Available elsewhere, $ 60 to $ 75
Syrah:
2010 Mark Ryan Lost Soul Syrah ( Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley…
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We recently tasted some good juice from two family operated wineries that are new to us - one from Washington state and one from California.
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…Weyns vineyard is located in the Snipes Mountain AVA in the heart of the Yakima Valley with slopes facing in all four cardinal directions and an elevation that ranges from 750 to 1300 feet. This wine was sealed with a screwcap.
This wine was imported by Handpicked Wines Sweden AB.
Colour : Dark blackberry
Aroma : Blueberry, raspberry, milk chocolate, white pepper, spice
Taste : Blackberry, plums, spice, white pepper on zingy finish
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : 129 SEK…
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Airfield Estates Riesling 2010, Yakima Valley, Washington. Excellent. About $ 16.
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Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carménère 2010, Calchagua Valley, Chile. Excellent. About $ 14.
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