Playlist

Rogue Valley. 100% Tempranillo. More and more we will realize the importance Tempranillo from the northwest Varietally strong; blackberry, strawberry, undertones of licorice. Quite hearty but ample high-elevation zestiness.

Columbia Valley, White Bluffs, WA. 100% Syrah. Delectable, generous and classy Syrah from a real underrated producer. Meant for early consumption – jammy plum, violet, allspice and dusty earth.

Willamette Valley. 100% Pinot Noir. Just a nice, fresh, vibrant and sprightly Pinot Noir that shows nice flavor for not a lot of money. Bright red berries, herbs, spices. Soft and lithe, a nice match with fish or a lighter mushroom pasta.

Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 6% Malbec 2% Petite Verdot. Terrific warm-climate Cab! Cassis, black raspberry fruit dominate – undertones of mocha and pepper. Voluptuous and more depth than should be in a Cab at this price!! Also, 90 points from Wine & Spirits magazine if you fancy numbers.

Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope. 100% Sangiovese. True to form with alluring strawberry, red cherry, red earth, smoke and savory herbs. Succulent with lots of pop and food-friendly liveliness. A northwest selection for a pasta with a marinara sauce.

Horse Heaven Hills. 52% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 4% Petite Verdot. Luscious and fun. Robust texture and aromas redolent of Morello cherry, marionberry, smoked plum, coriander and aromatic herbs. Fleshy and crowd-pleasing juice!

Willamette Valley. 100% Pinot Noir. Drinking deliciously, one of our great stand-bys that we’ve been promoting this year. Drinking wonderfully now, aromas of red and black raspberry hang with jasmine, toffee and earth tones. Velvety-textured, resolved, engaging and classy. Plenty of length and character, this wine can be enjoyed with friends but certainly carries over to the dinner table, too.