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Featured Red Wines
The following wineries are sharing with you their two favorite reds. Visit them today and see if you agree!
Agate Field Vineyard
2911 Roza Drive, Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 910-7032
2003 La Moisson Red Blend: This delicious wine scored very well in the Wine Spectator magazine with a 90 rating!
2911 Roza Drive, Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 910-7032
2003 La Moisson Red Blend: This delicious wine scored very well in the Wine Spectator magazine with a 90 rating!
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
2880 Lee Rd., Suite C, Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-3497
Destiny Ridge Vineyard 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon: This award-winning wine has a buttery, creamy softness that belies the usual hardness of Washington Cab. Excellent winemaking shows off not just the plum and cherry fruit, set against a thick wash of chocolaty oak, but also the firm acid and hints of citrus and earth that elevate the wine beyond the ordinary. – P.G.
Destiny Ridge Vineyard 2004 Destiny (Bdx blend): This award-winning wine introduces itself with a sweet and supple attack that invites further exploration. On to mixed tart and racy fruit flavors of blueberry and plum, pie cherry and more, all softly coddled with spicy, chocolatey oak. The blend is 59 percent cabernet, 17 percent merlot, 13 percent petit verdot, 8 percent malbec and 3 percent cab franc. This is the best wine Alexandria Nicole has yet produced from their Destiny Ridge vineyard. Hopefully, it will pave the way for more Washington-made Bordeaux blends to emulate this fruit-driven, well-balanced style. - P.G.
2880 Lee Rd., Suite C, Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-3497
Destiny Ridge Vineyard 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon: This award-winning wine has a buttery, creamy softness that belies the usual hardness of Washington Cab. Excellent winemaking shows off not just the plum and cherry fruit, set against a thick wash of chocolaty oak, but also the firm acid and hints of citrus and earth that elevate the wine beyond the ordinary. – P.G.
Destiny Ridge Vineyard 2004 Destiny (Bdx blend): This award-winning wine introduces itself with a sweet and supple attack that invites further exploration. On to mixed tart and racy fruit flavors of blueberry and plum, pie cherry and more, all softly coddled with spicy, chocolatey oak. The blend is 59 percent cabernet, 17 percent merlot, 13 percent petit verdot, 8 percent malbec and 3 percent cab franc. This is the best wine Alexandria Nicole has yet produced from their Destiny Ridge vineyard. Hopefully, it will pave the way for more Washington-made Bordeaux blends to emulate this fruit-driven, well-balanced style. - P.G.
Apex Cellars
357 Port Street, Prosser, WA 99350, (800) 814-7004
Apex 2002 Merlot: Jefferson Cup Nominee, Thomas Jefferson Cup Invitational.
Apex II 2002 Syrah: Gold Medal, Tri-Cities Wine Festival; Gold Medal, Northwest Wine Summit.
357 Port Street, Prosser, WA 99350, (800) 814-7004
Apex 2002 Merlot: Jefferson Cup Nominee, Thomas Jefferson Cup Invitational.
Apex II 2002 Syrah: Gold Medal, Tri-Cities Wine Festival; Gold Medal, Northwest Wine Summit.
Bonair Winery and Vineyards
500 S. Bonair Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6027
Bonair 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Morrison Vineyard Yakima Valley. This luscious 100% cabernet is from the oldest Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills. The 3 acre Morrison Vineyard was planted in 1968.
Bonair 2005 Pinot Noir, Rattlesnake Hills. This is our very first pinot noir from our own estate vineyard, planted in 2002, and our first wine to show off our new Rattlesnake Hills label. It is a full bodied and elegant wine.
500 S. Bonair Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6027
Bonair 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Morrison Vineyard Yakima Valley. This luscious 100% cabernet is from the oldest Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills. The 3 acre Morrison Vineyard was planted in 1968.
Bonair 2005 Pinot Noir, Rattlesnake Hills. This is our very first pinot noir from our own estate vineyard, planted in 2002, and our first wine to show off our new Rattlesnake Hills label. It is a full bodied and elegant wine.
Cowan Vineyards
2880 Lee Rd., Suite E, Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 788-0200
2004 Cabernet Franc: This Cabernet is a 100% varietal that is estate grown. It has won gold medals from the Tri-City Wine Festival and the Northwest Wine Summit and a double gold from the Wine Press NW magazine's Platinum Judging contest.
2004 Tartan Red: This is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. It has won 3 different silver metals and a bronze metal.
2880 Lee Rd., Suite E, Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 788-0200
2004 Cabernet Franc: This Cabernet is a 100% varietal that is estate grown. It has won gold medals from the Tri-City Wine Festival and the Northwest Wine Summit and a double gold from the Wine Press NW magazine's Platinum Judging contest.
2004 Tartan Red: This is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. It has won 3 different silver metals and a bronze metal.
Donitelia Winery
321 E. Yakima Ave., Suite B, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 452-9900
321 E. Yakima Ave., Suite B, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 452-9900
Eaton Hill Winery
530 Gurley Rd., Granger, WA 98932, (509) 854-2220
530 Gurley Rd., Granger, WA 98932, (509) 854-2220
Hinzerling Winery
1520 Sheridan Ave., Prosser, WA 99350, (800) 727-6702
Three Muses Ruby Port - a multiple award winner including Best of Class Northwest Wine Summit.
Big Mike's Spaghetti Red - a soft, ready-to-drink red from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.
1520 Sheridan Ave., Prosser, WA 99350, (800) 727-6702
Three Muses Ruby Port - a multiple award winner including Best of Class Northwest Wine Summit.
Big Mike's Spaghetti Red - a soft, ready-to-drink red from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.
Horizon's Edge Winery
4530 E. Zillah Dr., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6401
4530 E. Zillah Dr., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6401
Kestrel Vintners
2890 Lee Rd., Prosser, WA 99350, (888) 343-2675
Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon: The Old Vine Cab from our Estate Vineyard was planted in 1972, making the vines some of the oldest in Washington State. The Cab is hand harvested, carefully sorted removing any defective fruit, leaves, and stems.
2890 Lee Rd., Prosser, WA 99350, (888) 343-2675
Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon: The Old Vine Cab from our Estate Vineyard was planted in 1972, making the vines some of the oldest in Washington State. The Cab is hand harvested, carefully sorted removing any defective fruit, leaves, and stems.
Masset Winery
620 E. Parker Heights Rd., Wapato, WA 98951, (509) 877-6675 and at 612 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
620 E. Parker Heights Rd., Wapato, WA 98951, (509) 877-6675 and at 612 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98901
McKinley Springs
1201 Alderdale Road, Prosser, WA 99350 (509) 894-5428
Cabernet Sauvignon: From this grape is a big, bold Cabernet that shows black berries, chocolate, espresso beans with a hint of mint and spices. This well balanced wine has soft tannins that leave a nice long finish.
Syrah: Our Syrah is a combination of rich, dark berried fruit and co-fermentation with Viognier give the first impression of a slightly sweet wine, but on the finish you will see that this Syrah is a balanced wine that shows some coffee, meaty flavors and silky tannins that provide a long finish.
1201 Alderdale Road, Prosser, WA 99350 (509) 894-5428
Cabernet Sauvignon: From this grape is a big, bold Cabernet that shows black berries, chocolate, espresso beans with a hint of mint and spices. This well balanced wine has soft tannins that leave a nice long finish.
Syrah: Our Syrah is a combination of rich, dark berried fruit and co-fermentation with Viognier give the first impression of a slightly sweet wine, but on the finish you will see that this Syrah is a balanced wine that shows some coffee, meaty flavors and silky tannins that provide a long finish.
Piety Flats Winery
2560 Donald-Wapato Rd., Wapato, WA 98951, (509) 877-3115
NV Mercantile Red: A blend of Cabernet Franc (45%), Merlot (43%), & Syrah (12%). This Red Table wine starts off with just a touch of the earthy characteristics from the Cabernet Franc, in combination with the Syrah, followed by the smooth finish from the Merlot. With the sturdy and dusty tannins, we suggest a big steak or flavorful pasta dish to match with this wine.
2006 Carmenere: Much like merlot this grape is lower in tannins making for a smooth dinner wine. You will notice many different taste sensations from blackberry to many exotic flavors making it a wine that can match with a greater range of foods.
2560 Donald-Wapato Rd., Wapato, WA 98951, (509) 877-3115
NV Mercantile Red: A blend of Cabernet Franc (45%), Merlot (43%), & Syrah (12%). This Red Table wine starts off with just a touch of the earthy characteristics from the Cabernet Franc, in combination with the Syrah, followed by the smooth finish from the Merlot. With the sturdy and dusty tannins, we suggest a big steak or flavorful pasta dish to match with this wine.
2006 Carmenere: Much like merlot this grape is lower in tannins making for a smooth dinner wine. You will notice many different taste sensations from blackberry to many exotic flavors making it a wine that can match with a greater range of foods.
Pontin Del Roza Winery
35502 N. Hinzerling Rd., Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-4449
35502 N. Hinzerling Rd., Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-4449
Portteus Vineyards and Winery
5201 Highland Dr., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6970
Malbec: Gold Medal at Central WA Commercial Wine Competition. Double Gold at Wine Press Northwest.
Petite Sirah: Gold Medal at Central WA Commercial Wine Competition. Platinum Award at Wine Press Northwest.
5201 Highland Dr., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6970
Malbec: Gold Medal at Central WA Commercial Wine Competition. Double Gold at Wine Press Northwest.
Petite Sirah: Gold Medal at Central WA Commercial Wine Competition. Platinum Award at Wine Press Northwest.
Running Springs Winery
Located in Thompson's Farm Market, 9950 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA (509) 574-3889
Located in Thompson's Farm Market, 9950 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA (509) 574-3889
Silver Lake Winery
1500 Vintage Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6235
Silver Lake 2003 Reserve Zinfandel: Licorice, walnuts and pecans dominate the nose possessing a very port-like structure. On the palate you'll find red currants and berry flavors, a hint of jam, and a pinch of spiciness followed by a long, soft finish.
Silver Lake 2003 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon: Color deep crimson with flavors of tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, pepper, and dark cherry. Pair with spaghetti, lasagna, porter house steaks and barbeque chicken and ribs as well as pork tenderloin with creamy mushroom sauces.
1500 Vintage Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-6235
Silver Lake 2003 Reserve Zinfandel: Licorice, walnuts and pecans dominate the nose possessing a very port-like structure. On the palate you'll find red currants and berry flavors, a hint of jam, and a pinch of spiciness followed by a long, soft finish.
Silver Lake 2003 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon: Color deep crimson with flavors of tobacco, vanilla, chocolate, pepper, and dark cherry. Pair with spaghetti, lasagna, porter house steaks and barbeque chicken and ribs as well as pork tenderloin with creamy mushroom sauces.
Tapteil Vineyard Winery
20206 E. 583 PR N.E., Benton City, WA 99320, (509) 588-4460
Ticket holders will enjoy a special vertical tasting of Tapteil's 2002, 2003 and the newly released 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain.
20206 E. 583 PR N.E., Benton City, WA 99320, (509) 588-4460
Ticket holders will enjoy a special vertical tasting of Tapteil's 2002, 2003 and the newly released 2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain.
Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard
34715 N. DeMoss Rd., Benton City, WA 99320, (509) 588-6082
2002 Onyx Red Mountain Estate Vineyard: Smooth, lush flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis wrap around a core of full, yet soft, structured tannins. Cedar notes with light touches of spice fold into lingering cherry and berry flavors surrounded by a sea of rich chhocolate on the long, silky finish. Awards: Gold+ 2007 Hilton Head Wine Competition, SC BRONZE - 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Comp, NY
2004 Malbec Yakima Valley: A bright, full-bodied alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine excels when paired with spice red pastas, flavorful red meat dishes, barbecue ribs and Chinook salmon. Awards: BRONZE - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - 2006 BRONZE - '07 San Francisco International Wine Competition - San Francisco, CA
34715 N. DeMoss Rd., Benton City, WA 99320, (509) 588-6082
2002 Onyx Red Mountain Estate Vineyard: Smooth, lush flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis wrap around a core of full, yet soft, structured tannins. Cedar notes with light touches of spice fold into lingering cherry and berry flavors surrounded by a sea of rich chhocolate on the long, silky finish. Awards: Gold+ 2007 Hilton Head Wine Competition, SC BRONZE - 2007 Finger Lakes International Wine Comp, NY
2004 Malbec Yakima Valley: A bright, full-bodied alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine excels when paired with spice red pastas, flavorful red meat dishes, barbecue ribs and Chinook salmon. Awards: BRONZE - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - 2006 BRONZE - '07 San Francisco International Wine Competition - San Francisco, CA
Thurston-Wolfe Winery
588 Cabernet Ct., Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-3313
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2006 Dr. Wolfe's Family Red: These vintages have been award winning wines and received Platinum awards in the most recent issue of Wine Press Northwest. The Dr. Wolfe's Family Red is a unique blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Lemberger, Primitivo and Zinfandel.
588 Cabernet Ct., Prosser, WA 99350, (509) 786-3313
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2006 Dr. Wolfe's Family Red: These vintages have been award winning wines and received Platinum awards in the most recent issue of Wine Press Northwest. The Dr. Wolfe's Family Red is a unique blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Lemberger, Primitivo and Zinfandel.
Two Mountain Winery
2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah, Washington, 98953 (509) 829-3900
2004 Reserve Cabernet Franc: We only make a stand alone Cab Franc when the vintage is just perfect (limited at 100 cases).
Two Mountain Merlot: This wine won a bronze at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition and an outstanding by ´Wine Press Northwest´.
2151 Cheyne Road, Zillah, Washington, 98953 (509) 829-3900
2004 Reserve Cabernet Franc: We only make a stand alone Cab Franc when the vintage is just perfect (limited at 100 cases).
Two Mountain Merlot: This wine won a bronze at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition and an outstanding by ´Wine Press Northwest´.
Wines of Washington Yakima Tasting Room at Wilridge Vineyard
250 Ehler Road., Yakima, WA 98908, (509) 966-0686
The 2005 Nebbiolo di Klipsun: One of the only single varietal Nebbiolos in the state of WA. Wilridge Winery has been making this wine for nearly 19 years and it has become a flagship of the style and quality of all Wilridge wines. The grapes are sourced from award-winning Klipsun Vineyards. Pairs extremely well with Italian cuisine, pasta dishes and meat dishes.
2003 Red Mountain Melange: A Bordeaux style blend made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc all from the Red Mountain AVA. Old world style with flavors of herbs and cassis with the idelible mark of Red Mountain terroir.
250 Ehler Road., Yakima, WA 98908, (509) 966-0686
The 2005 Nebbiolo di Klipsun: One of the only single varietal Nebbiolos in the state of WA. Wilridge Winery has been making this wine for nearly 19 years and it has become a flagship of the style and quality of all Wilridge wines. The grapes are sourced from award-winning Klipsun Vineyards. Pairs extremely well with Italian cuisine, pasta dishes and meat dishes.
2003 Red Mountain Melange: A Bordeaux style blend made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc all from the Red Mountain AVA. Old world style with flavors of herbs and cassis with the idelible mark of Red Mountain terroir.
Wineglass Cellars
260 N. Bonair Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-3011
2005 Les Vignes De Marcoux Syrah This wine will be released April 1, 2008. Wine writer Paul Gregutt (Seattle Times, Yakima Herald, etc) listed it in his recent column, 'Paul Gregutt's top 100 Washington state wines for 2007'
2003 Elerding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon This is one of our flagship wines. We have made one every year since we started in 1994. This wine has consistently rated highly and received numerous awards over the years.
260 N. Bonair Rd., Zillah, WA 98953, (509) 829-3011
2005 Les Vignes De Marcoux Syrah This wine will be released April 1, 2008. Wine writer Paul Gregutt (Seattle Times, Yakima Herald, etc) listed it in his recent column, 'Paul Gregutt's top 100 Washington state wines for 2007'
2003 Elerding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon This is one of our flagship wines. We have made one every year since we started in 1994. This wine has consistently rated highly and received numerous awards over the years.
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