"WOW" WASHINGTON WINE CLUB - PAST SHIPMENTS
The “WOW” (Wines of Washington) Wine Club has been updated! Each month's shipment will now include different selections from ONE premium Washington winery. Previously our deliveries featured multiple wineries, but in our continued efforts to educate and inspire people to get involved in the local wine industry we are now focusing on one premium Washington winery. By receiving multiple offerings from each producer our members are able to experience a more intimate understanding of the winery and its wines.
CURRENT WINE SHIPMENT (February 28th, 2008)
Efeste Wine Cellars - 2005 Big Papa Cabernet Sauvignon
Mature vines with deep, established roots that struggle to nourish naturally produce fewer grape clusters and are slower to ripen. This combination of lower yields and long hang time creates a wine that is richer, more concentrated, and complex. This wine was names after the patriarch of the family. It begins with a huge forward bust of anise and olives, which gives into blackberries and plums, followed up with pencil shavings and ending on a beautiful floral note. Once in the mouth the velvet texture is unmistakable, the focused tannins cradle the tongue with a long finish of sweet spices and dark chocolate that makes you say yum! VIEW PDF
Efeste Wine Cellars - 2005 Final Final Red Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon is the foundation of this wine, adding vigor, structure, richness, grip and complexity. Syrah brings generous, juicy, ripe flavors and a spicy nature that blends beautifully with the Cabernet. The wine is layered with fresh Raspberries, a dense backbone of cassis and a gorgeous menagerie of black fruit, with a hint of fresh rosemary and pencil shavings. The Cab gives a suitable structure for the fleshing mid-palate and a focused finish of sweet cardamom and cola. VIEW PDF
Efeste Wine Cellars - 2007 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling
Evergreen Vineyard is our favorite source for Riesling Grapes. The cooler climate of this vineyard site is created by its higher elevation and proximity to the Columbia River and is excellent for this grape varietal. Riesling grapes naturally ripen later in the growing season, which contributes to the complex aroma and character that we love. There are also slate and mineral notes with a lovely, bright apple and citrus quality that we have always admired in great Washington Riesling. This Egested wine has a fundamentally crisp and focused mouth-feel, making it a fantastic food pairing wine. VIEW PDF
CURRENT WINE SHIPMENT (December 18th, 2007)
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Des Voigne Cellars - 2005 Solea Columbia Valley Red Wine
What is Solea? It's an Andalusian word for the Flamenco. It's a sultry tune by Miles Davis. And it's our bordeaux blend as sexy as its namesakes. The Solea is loaded with flavors of berry and cassis with a hint of green peppercorn and smoke. VIEW PDF
Des Voigne Cellars - 2005 The Emcee Columbia Valley Merlot
The Emcee is all cool elegance. Merlot from Horse Heaven Hills is blended with 4% Walla Walla Cabernet for a silky smooth wine opening with aromas of pomegranate and spice followed by flavors of ripe red cherries and hints of chocolate. VIEW PDF
Des Voigne Cellars - 2005 Red Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
This Red Mountain Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and balanced with flavors of apple, grapefruit and hints of peach and is the perfect accompaniment to enjoying a bowl of freshly cracked crab. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (October 25th, 2007)
Willis Hall - 2004 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape variety usually employed in a blending role to uplift, with floral scents, the wines made from traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. It also is the sole variety allowed in the classified red wines from the Chinon region of the Loire Valley in France. In this wine the forward flavors of the Cabernet Franc are complemented by the softer, more lush flavors of Merlot, a better-known Bordeaux variety. VIEW PDF
Willis Hall - 2004 Columbia Valley Syrah
Syrah, originally from the northern Rh™ne Valley in France, is making its presence felt on the world stage. One of its most recent growing areas, Washington State has begun producing world-class wines from this variety. The hot days and cool nights of the region, along with the distinctive terroir of its renowned vineyards, combine to create perfect growing conditions for Syrah. Full-bodied, structured, flavorful wines result, winning acclaim and providing immense satisfaction in their savoring. Serve at cool room temperature for best enjoyment. VIEW PDF
Willis Hall - 2006 Snipes Canyon Ranch Viognier
Viognier (pronounced vee-own-yay), a white grape variety heretofore relatively unknown outside its native region of the northern Rh™ne Valley in France, is being embraced in the new world as a terrific alternative to Chardonnay. It has full body and mouth-feel, along with its intense flavors of tropical fruit, mangoes, pears, and peaches. Serve this wine chilled, but not cold, for best flavors. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (August 27th, 2007)
Cedergreen Cellars - 2004 Thuja
The aroma of this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon entices the nose with notes of black cherries and berries, toast and bright jam. The mouth feel is rich yet racy. As with many fine wines, Thuja will benefit with decanting 1-3 hours prior to serving. VIEW PDF
Cedergreen Cellars - 2002 Thuja
The aroma of this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon entices the nose with notes of black cherries and berries, toast and bright jam. The mouth feel is rich yet racy. This wine has the ÒyummyÓ factor. Now that this wine has had a chance to bottle age it does not require decanting prior to serving as many fine wines do, but it wouldn't hurt. VIEW PDF
Cedergreen Cellars - 2006 Chenin Blanc - Old Vine
Floating on air and water, our dry Chenin Blanc balances minerality with aromas of lemon and Jamaican ginger. Piercingly fresh yet succulent, this wine pairs well with white cheese, seafood and promise. Hand harvested by the winemaker. Best enjoyed at cellar _temperature-55 degrees F. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (June 25th, 2007)
Boudreaux Cellars - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine hits you with some deep dark chocolate and black cherry. It is very lush and opens up into a velvety underground with a little air. I would decant if you are going to drink now…which we highly suggest! VIEW PDF
Boudreaux Cellars - 2004 Merlot
This wine is every bit as big as the cab with big dark fruit, chocolate, and toast. Also like the cab, I would decant before drinking as it still packs in some solid tannin and is a little tight on the first glass, but the long finish is incredible. VIEW PDF
Boudreaux Cellars - 2005 Chardonnay
The nose has a pear/honeydew welcome party with some wet gravel and a subtle sweetness like kettle corn in the wind. The taste packs acidic pear which smoothes out with some air and a hint of lemon zest. It's a tart and tangy fruit salad with a rose petal on the finish. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (April 16th, 2007)
Owen Roe - 2005 Rosa Mystica Vineyard Cabernet Franc
This Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc has elements of old-world charm and fragrance, yet its bright berry and plush richness is all new world. The three Yakima vineyards are situated on hillsides high in the western Yakima Valley. The fourth small block is from Steve Elerding’s Six Prong Vineyard along the Columbia River in Alderdale. Ripening their small crops in late October, the vineyards yielded wonderfully rich fruit flavors with nice acidity. In the winery, we’ve been careful not to employ too much new oak, trying to gently coax characteristics that are expressive of this fragrant and complex varietal. This 2005 wine has all the hallmarks of a world-class Cabernet Franc and its ripeness and power do not overshadow the delicacy of its cedar fragrance, olives and beautiful berry fruit. VIEW PDF
Alexandria Nicole - 2006 Shepherd’s Mark White Blend
35% Barrel fermented in neutral oak and aged 7 months sur lees it emits layers of lemon zest and floral notes with hints of caramel and 65% stainless steal fermented adding a citrus nose that invite you to a crisp, viscous mouth-feel that lingers to refreshingly finish. In the early 1900’s, pioneering sheepherder’s left their mark on the Columbia Valley in the form of Stone Monuments. These monuments, some still standing along the ridge line of our Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard were used for marker identification, recreational pastime, artistic expression, and even as simply as to leave ones mark on the world. We dedicate this Rhone Blend to all pioneers of the Columbia Valley and continue our efforts to leave our mark on the world through the artistic expression of our wines. VIEW PDF
Walla Walla Vintners - 2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc
The nose reminds us of the perfume you smell while torching the sugar crust for a Crème Brûlée. The midpalate oozes with the flavor of toffee in a Heath Bar and has a lingering finish of dark chocolate covered Bing cherries. VIEW PDF
Sampson Estates - 2004 Chardonnay
Walter Clore Award (Best Chardonnay) 2006 WA State Wine Competition
Gold Medal at the 2006 WA State Wine Competition
Gold Medal at the 2006 NW Wine Summit
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CURRENT SHIPMENT (February 12th, 2007)
Cadence - 2004 Ciel du Cheval Red Wine
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This is the blend I've always wanted from Ciel! Tobacco, spice and black berry aromas pour out of the glass. The wine really expands in the middle with an explosion of black fruit and velvety power. It finishes with characteristic Ciel elegance, sweet tannins and a long spicy berry finish. VIEW PDF
Januik Winery - 2005 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
Made from one of Washington State's premiere vineyards, this Chardonnay was made in the traditional Burgundian style. It was fermented in new French oak barrels and aged sur lie for ten months. The finished wine has great structure, concentration, and classic Chardonnay characteristics-pear and citrus flavors along with a remarkably creamy texture. Layered with hints of vanilla and mineral flavors, the finish is fresh, balanced and lingering. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (December 14th, 2006)
O.S. (Owen Sullivan) Winery - 2004 BSH Red Blend
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The 2004 BSH displays deep cabernet aromas of cassis and leather. The texture is both concentrated and ethereal with a near perfect balance of fruit, acidity and alcohol. Sumptuous flavors of black fruit, currents and coffee combine with rich soft tannins to produce the best BSH to date. VIEW PDF
Saint Laurent Winery - 2005 Rose'
Saint Laurent's first Rose' release is a sparkling ruby red color that reflects the sunlight. This blend creates complex tropical fruit notes, with hints of strawberry & watermelon, with a dry finish. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (October 17th, 2006)
Barrister Winery - 2004 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc
This is a gorgeous Cab Franc from the Chelle den Pleasant and Weinbau Vineyards blended with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon from Artz Vineyard and Bacchus Vineyards. The wine has soft tannins, a big rich berry nose, mouth-filling flavors and a long, long finish. VIEW PDF
Saint Laurent Winery - 2003 Columbia Valley Merlot
A complex Merlot but easy on your tongue. Begins with flavors of black cherry and current, leads to spice and finishes with dark chocolate. VIEW PDF
Mark Ryan Winery - 2005 Columbia Valley Chardonnay
The fruit from Conner Lee Vineyard is rich and round, exuding tropical notes such as melon, mango and pineapple. Stillwater Creek Vineyard offers a more focused backbone with Meyer lemon, pear, and a pleasing mineral taste. Blended together, the wine walks the fine balance of elegance and opulence. VIEW PDF
Owen Sullivan (OS) Winery - 2005 Champoux Riesling
The 2005 Riesling has vivid floral aromas, alluringly shaded with anise. Ethereal honey, citrus and anise flavors are framed with bracing acidity and a delicate creamy texture. The juicy, flavorful mid-palate gives way to a delicious lemon custard finish with subtle mineral notes. VIEW PDF
PAST SHIPMENT (August 21st, 2006)
Boudreaux Cellars - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
This elegant cab begins with bold aromas of mountain fruit, black cherries and currants. Initial impressions suggest a big powerful wine but it's actually quite smooth and inviting with flavors of black cherry, strawberry and blueberry, backed up by hints of cinnamon, spice and everything nice.
Whitman Cellars - 2002 Narcissa
This Cabernet based blend reveals black currant, cassis, tobacco, leather, tar, black pepper, and smoky characteristics. This wine is showing balance between fruit flavors and tannin structure and will drink nicely for the next 5 years.
Willis Hall - 2005 Viognier
This fantastic wine from Willis Hall has full body and a great mouth-feel, along with intense flavors of tropical fruit, mangoes, pears, and peaches. At first taste you will instantly fall in love with this wine!
Chateau Ste. Michelle - 2004 Canoe Ridge Chardonnay
An elegant Chardonnay with tropical pineapple fruit, honeysuckle and plenty of toasty vanilla oak. It is bright and expressive on the palate with a silky finish.
PAST SHIPMENT (June 19th, 2006)
Dussek Family Cellars - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
The deeply flavored 2002 vintage is a sharply defined Cabernet that hits all the right notes! Ripe and supple, the seductive plum, berry, cassis, floral jasmine and spice flavors weave together to create a structure and balance. Mineral, cedar, and anise complete the long elegant finish. VIEW PDF
Willis Hall - 2003 Charbonneau Farms Cabernet Franc Reserve
Forward, plumy aromas of cassis and tar lead to opulent flavors of plum and black fruits, along with a good dose of tannin and wood. Should become more integrated with 2-3 years in the cellar. VIEW PDF
Stevens Winery - 2004 Stevens Legs Sauvignon Blanc
A great everyday white! There's none of that tart grapefruit that you get from many other Sauvignon Blancs, which makes for some very easy drinking - easy like Sunday morning. So easy in fact that we recommend polishing off the bottle in one sitting because this one is not meant to sit around. Serve fairly cold. VIEW PDF
Whitman Cellars - 2005 Walla Walla Valley Viognier
This 100% Viognier from Cougar Hills Vineyard was fermented in new French oak barrels and aged on the lees for two months. It is characterized by flavors of pineapple, banana and grapefruit integrated with vanilla, and caramel toast tones and balanced acidity. Enjoy this wine now! VIEW PDF
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