Wine Varieties

One of the sincere regrets of my twenty-plus years as a wine writer is that I did not visit Portugal. The country is home to the famed Douro region of northern Portugal, the home of Port. It also is recently known as a country that produces some outstanding still wines, made from a slew of indigenous grapes that are difficult to pronounce, but exciting to experience. If you’re interested in trying some vibrant, food-friendly wines that aren’t made from the ‘usual suspects,’ then you’re ripe for the Douro wine experience.

The region is named for the Douro River, which cuts through the center of its steep, terraced hills. Grown in one of the wildest, most mountainous regions of Portugal, the vineyards almost defy gravity as their roots struggle to find nourishment in its poor, schistous soils.

If rivers were writers, they would give voice to fables, whispered in the hills, that are the stuff of legend. Douro’s narrow, stonewalled vine terraces are historic and have thusly been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Struggling vines mean stupendous wines. Thanks to Folio Fine Wine Partners, the marketing and public relations firm located in Napa, California, the United States can now experience the latest releases from their portfolio, including wines from the esteemed Douro producer Quinta Do Crasto.

Nestled in the storied hills of the Douro, Quinta Do Crasto is one of the oldest winemaking estates in the region. The name ‘Crasto’ is as old as the region itself. In Latin, it roughly translates to ‘Roman fort.’ First mentions of the estate date back to 1615, long before the Douro became the world’s first designated wine region in 1756.

Since its purchase by Constantino de Almeida in the early 20th Century, the winery has remained in the family and is now under the ownership of Leonor Roquette, her husband Jorge, and their three children. They have acquired additional local vineyards and renovated their winemaking facilities to accommodate production of their new line of wines.

Dedicated to creating outstanding Douro DOC wines, the new line of Quinta Do Crasto reflects their commitment to the region’s long tradition of fine winemaking. A welcome addition to the global wine stage, Quinta Do Crasto shows how the special terroir of the Douro, combined with modern techniques. can create flavorful wines that are unlike any other.

Exciting because of the use of modern technology to introduce ancient indigenous wine varieties to a new audience, these are the wines you can expect to see at your local wine shop.

Crasto DOC White 2018-Douro DOC ($20)

This is a white wine that is almost a primer of Portuguese still wines for the uninitiated. A blend of indigenous grape varieties, it is a combination of 40% Viosinho, 30% Gouvelo, and 30% Rabigato, the wine is aged 95% in stainless steel and the remaining 15% is aged in used French oak barrels to add roundness. The dead yeast, or lees, is stirred in over a three month period to give the wine additional body and character. The result is an uncharacteristically complex, full-bodied white wine that can go with a surprising array of food. This is an oddity for a white wine, which tend to be more delicate and fruity and therefore limited in pairing possibilities. Not so with this robust, energetic white.

Aromas of orange blossoms and soft citrus tastes run cleanly through a core of minerality, which causes the wine to linger long on the palette, making it ideal for dishes that are light, but a bit adventurous.

For starters, this is a great wine to have with a varied cheese and fruit platter with some nuts and olives before the meal. It can also take you right through a summer buffet or a seafood dish with a light cream or vinaigrette sauce.

The Portuguese are magicians with seafood. Something as simple as a platter of freshly grilled sardines, called Sardinhas Assadas (Portuguese for grilled), is a typical Portuguese comfort food that is entrancing when made by the right hands. The recipe is actually quite easy and can be served as an appetizer or a main course.

Preparation is insanely simple. Just marinate some fresh sardines in lemon, garlic, paprika and olive oil, stuff you probably already have in your kitchen pantry (Thank you McCormick!), and grill them directly over hot coals for two or three minutes. Toss some fresh Rosemary sprigs directly on the fire at the last minute to add a nice aroma. Grill some sliced green bell peppers brushed with olive oil on the side, and you’re good to go.

Another easy Portuguese dish is Arroz (roasted) de tamboril, a traditional stew made with Monkfish, fresh chopped parsley, sage or oregano and bay leaf, bell peppers, garlic, onions, tomatoes, white wine, fish stock and olive oil served over rice.

You can probably find a good recipe on the internet, but here’s a simpIe version according to Dwight The Wine Guy! Just coat a large skillet with olive oil, and add the ingredients, as my grandmother did, in slow succession, using a pinch of this, and a smidgen of that to taste. Monkfish used to be an exotic delicacy, but these days, you can find it at your local Jewel, Safeway or Kroger with no problem. Perfeito!

A quick ‘Chef’s note’. One of the basic flavor ingredients in Portuguese cooking is a vegetable paste called ‘sofrito.’ (sometimes called recaito).

A combination of culantro (similar to cilantro, but stronger. In a pinch, use cilantro) onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic, cooked slowly in olive oil. It is available premade in a jar, and is the base for many Portuguese dishes, as well as those from Spain, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Just mention that name to an accomplished chef in any of those genres, and you will get a smile and a quick recitation of their own personal recipe.

Goya makes a popular premade version that is available in the Mexican or International aisle of just about any major supermarket.

In my experience, the premade versions of sofrito tend to be a bit salty. You’re better off making your own. It’s really easy to do. Just make sure to cook the ingredients slowly in a heavy (preferably cast iron) skillet over a low to medium flame. You can put the leftovers in a jar or Ziplock bag and keep a batch in the back of the fridge or in the freezer for weeks.

Crasto Superior Red 2016-Douro DOC ($29)

Grapes are sourced from the estate’s Quinta da Cabreira property situated in the Douro Superior sub-region. The blend of Touriga Nacional, the flagship grape of Portugal, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo, a grape which is also widely used in neighboring Spain) and indigenous Souzao.

Aged in French oak for 12 months, the resulting wine is mouth filling with well-integrated tannins that soften its dense flavors of dark red berries and hints of cinnamon stick and sandalwood.

If you can find some Pata Negra Cured Ham, which is a Portuguese delicacy made from black Iberian pigs; you’re in for a treat. Barring that, substitute well-cured Iberian (Spanish) ham or Prosciutto. Serve it with a nice wedge of hard cheese, such as an Aged Parmesan Reggiano or Machengo. Yum!

Grilled sausages are also nice with this wine. Spicy Italian Sausage, Chorizo or garlicky Kielbasa first come to mind. They are all readily available at your local grocer.

Alheira de Mirandela is a special kind of Portuguese sausage made with bread and meat instead of pork. Called the King of Portuguese sausage, it is said to have been invented by the Portuguese Jews during the Inquisition. There’s a whole history concerning the effort to expel Jews from Portugal that goes with this, but that would take another chapter.

Somehow, as in all historic upheavals, the cuisine inexplicably remains and is somehow incorporated into the dominant culture. A fitting example is the existence of Couscous in all its many incarnations on virtually every French table long after the smoke from the Battle of Algiers has settled.

In that vein, you’ll love this add-on to my recipe for Alheira de Mirandela. They are traditionally served with a hefty side of French Fries!

Reserva Old Vines 2016-Douro DOC ($45)

This is a wine that tells you everything you need to know about the Douro. A blend of 25 to 30 grape varieties gathered from parcels of vines that average 70 years old, the wine is aged for 18 months in French and American oak. It is rich, and elegant with complex flavors of jammy ripe dark plums and blackberries. The flavors run the gamut, from delicate crushed flowers, to heavy notes of baker’s chocolate and hints of aged tobacco.

In Portugal, they have their own version of Chateaubriand steak, which is a large cut of beef grilled over hot coals and served with a side of sliced potatoes and sautéed greens.

A similar American version would be the popular Cowboy Steak, which is a thick cut of Prime Ribeye steak with the long rib bone attached. It is also called the ‘Tomahawk’ Steak, but, that’s not very PC, so we’ll pass on that one! You may be planning to grill one for the Fourth of July Weekend. Why wait. You owe it to yourself to enjoy it now.

Touriga Nacional 2016-DOC Douro ($78)

The words Touriga Nacional and Douro are often spoken in the same sentence. The grape is responsible for the region’s legendary Port wines. Grapes for this bottling were taken from the very best plots of the Quinta do Crasto’s estates. After careful fermentation under control temperatures, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak. Touriga Nacional has a distinctive bright purple hue that belies its intoxicating aroma of fresh-cut violets and its captivating flavors of succulent, ripe berries and hints of freshly ground spices; nutmeg, star anise and cardamom. Firm tannins and a bright acidity make for a satisfying pour worthy of contemplation under an evening sky by the fire pit. Even if you aren’t a frequent cigar smoker, you should avail yourself of a nice Portuguese Bunch or Ramon Allones if you can get your hands on one. If not, a Fuentes or Cohiba will do. The Fourth is right around the corner. Set off your own flavor fireworks show!

For more, visit quintodocrasto.pt.

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If you’re looking for a fun evening outing to support many local businesses, check out The Kitchen, which continues to have producer / producer dinners until summer.

Chef Richard Yoshimura and sommelier Jeramie Brown focus on local vendors to manage menus and wine combinations themed on specific dishes and wine varieties.

Next up is a dinner focused on Autonomy Farms on June 24th and 25th. This is the 4th year. The Kitchen teamed up with Autonomy owner Meredith Bell to eat her chicken-focused meal. Los Angeles, Padre Hotel and other fine dining restaurants.

The Autonomy Farms menu consists of couscous, posole verde, fried chicken with gimbap, chicken with olives and lemon with butterscotch budino with candied chicken skin.

With seasonal tomatoes, it’s only natural to emphasize the tomato grower, in this case the KR farm, for the next supper. Kat and Ryan Armstrong have a quarter-acre farm in eastern Bakersfield, growing a variety of produce, including tomato selection.

The tomato dinner on July 8th and 9th begins with gazpacho, panzanella salad, avocado steak, corn and tomato salad, and dessert with spicy mascarpone mousse and tomato sorbet. Followed by a tomato cake.

On July 15th and 16th, Yoshimura will offer an evening with a 6-course tasting menu for “true food lovers”. Guests will be placed in kitchen theater-style seats, where Yoshimura will guide you through the menu and enjoy a show explaining his thinking process on each course.

Other upcoming events include a potato and pepper-focused dinner with Johnston Farms on July 22nd and 23rd, a wine dinner highlighting the 2019 White Burgundy on July 29th and 30th, and August. To meet Sean Cartney of Blue Magnolia Bread and a bakery dinner. 5 and 6.

Suppers will be held Thursday at 6:30 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm at The Kitchen, 1317 20th St each week. The cost to meet the grower’s dinner is $ 65, and optional wine pairing is available for $ 45. The chef’s tasting menu is $ 65 and the additional pairing is $ 45. Winemaker dinner is $ 85.

New menu features

Is the heat depressing you?Cool with cold ramen soup ($ 17.95) ReMix Asian Kitchen.. Ice-chilled sweet and sour soup with noodles and beef brisket, topped with boiled eggs, pickled cucumbers, coriander, green onions and tomatoes. You can order spicy style with spicy soup and kimchi.

You can also enjoy cold ramen salad ($ 12.95), shredded cold noodle salad, sesame miso dressing, and grilled chicken toppings.

If you don’t get enough of the hot chicken epidemic, ReMix will answer with hot chicken ($ 13.95). It consists of two chicken cutlets cooked in a spicy style and rice and citrus coleslaw. Diner can trade coleslaw for a great potato macaroni salad for an additional $ 1.

Caffeine supreme (2000 F St.) has another cool fun, especially for those who aren’t ready to go to the theme parks. The frozen lemonade is available on its own or in flavors such as lavender, peach, strawberry and mango.

Soon, we will also offer a subscription service for nitro cold brew coffee and tea (passion fruit, mango, ginger peach), which will be available to growers. For now, drinks are available in drive-through cups, and growers and sample supplies are limited at the Hens Roost Saturday market from 9 am to 2 pm on the 1916 GSt.

Baker Outpost (3310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160) is a vegan tomato sandwich with vegan basil mayo and PBLT with crispy pancetta, bacon, butter lettuce, fortitude farm tomatoes and dukumayo, making good use of the latest tomatoes. did. you know). The sandwiches in the shop are spinning, but I hope they stay on the menu throughout the summer. Please update via Instagram (@bakersoutpost).

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My left hand clung desperately to the perimeter rope as I craned my neck keeping my face above the whitewash. The chill of the Arkansas’s churning water hit with a shock even though we’d discussed the possibility of our raft flipping just minutes earlier. Hoisting myself back atop the inflatable craft, I took a gasping string of breaths after gulping down river water.  

Rafting the Arkansas River, Adobe Stock

The line was sound, and our paddles were in the water, but it was hopeless with just two paddlers in such a light raft. Our guide from Blazing Adventures (555 E. Durant Ave., Aspen, 970-923-4544) had hinted at the futility of taking on the meaty line through Brown’s Canyon at high water, and I got the sense he was secretly looking forward to tossing me in the drink. We’d worked together as raft guides in the Northeast after graduating college and I’d gone soft sitting behind a computer. But the excitement was exactly what we’d signed up for—whitewater’s in the name, after all—and I was secretly grateful the sudden swim had cut through my foggy head from the prior evening out on the town. 

Burning the candle at both ends is part and parcel of being in Aspen. Early morning wakeups for multi-sport days in the mountains lead to late nights around town. As mountain towns go, Aspen isn’t exactly quaint, but as a home base to explore the Roaring Fork Valley it isn’t dull. Utahns have a healthy rivalry with our Colorado neighbors, but that comes with genuine respect for the immense landscapes and quirky culture permeating the Centennial State’s mountain communities. Load up the car with as much gear as it can carry and don’t forget to throw the formal western wear. It’s time see if the grass really is greener in the high wild hills of Colorado. 

A Little Place Called Aspen Roaring Fork Valley 

“If we can’t win in Aspen, we can’t win anywhere,” failed Pitkin County Sheriff candidate Hunter S. Thompson told The New York Times in 1970. The Gonzo prophet’s doomed bid for elected office had garnered nearly 46% of the vote, a losing but nevertheless surprisingly robust ration considering one of the campaign’s pillars was changing the town’s name to Fat City to “prevent greedheads, land-rapers and other human jackals from capitalizing on the name ‘Aspen.’” The town, oft regarded as a haven for the ultra-wealthy, has clearly always maintained an iconoclast streak. 

Thriving among the vibe-chasing influencers in mountain-adjacent Balenciaga clothing and cowpoke cosplaying interlopers is a collection of river rats, artists, ski bums, chefs, brewers and distillers. These personalities, frequently relegated to the background behind Aspen’s glossy veneer, are as integral to the town’s character as the eponymous resort’s gondola, the historic mining infrastructure and the hulking edifice looming over the Roaring Fork Valley, Mount Sopris. Freak Power reigns, election results be damned. Whether that means exploring oxygen-depleted heights above treeline in the surrounding Elk Mountains or plumbing the depths of a whiskey glass in a dimly-lit local dive, it’s waiting here for you to carry on the legacy.  

Where to Play

After receiving a good thrashing in rapids of Brown’s Canyon, I thought it best to recuperate in some warmer, more placid waters northwest of town in Glenwood Springs. The mineral pool in Glenwood Hot Springs Pool (415 E. 6th St., Glenwood Springs, 970-945-6571) is the largest in the world, drawing from the 3.5 million gallons of water produced each day by the Yampah spring. For years I’d driven right through Glenwood Springs on the way to and from mountain misadventures. Once I’d “taken the waters” from the 104-degree therapy pool, I realized my mistake. Invigorated, I headed to the spiritual home of Freak Power at the Gonzo Gallery (601 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-510-0656). Inside is an eclectic collection of gunshot art from “Doctor” Hunter S. Thompson himself as well a selection from his collaborators and compatriots, including political posters produced by activist Thomas W. Benton and artwork by subversive illustrator and Gonzo sidekick Ralph Steadman. The Gonzo Gallery is a fitting tribute to the legacy of these artists, who would delight in the legalized cannabis available throughout the town.

Downtown Aspen, Photo by Emily Chaplin

Post-Gonzo, it was time to hit the waterway for which the valley is named, the Roaring Fork River. Being the inept fly fisherman I am, I sought out some guidance from the local experts at Elk Mountain Anglers (100 Smuggler Mountain Rd., Aspen, 970-456-6287). A half-day wade fishing trip just minutes from downtown Aspen saw me land a couple of trout that would have certainly evaded my hook had I gone it alone. 

I’d spent quite a lot of time in the waterways dissecting the area, but not much time high in the hills, so I hopped aboard my mountain bike to grind out the Snowmass to Aspen shuttle ride. If you need to rent a bike or get some trail beta, head to Hub of Aspen (616 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-925-7970). They have a great rental fleet and a wealth of insider info. We left a car at Buttermilk’s Tiehack lot and shuttled to Snowmass to start the 18-mile ride. We shuttled back just in time to catch the Thursday Night Concert Series at Snowmass, kicking back to listen to live tunes with a frosty beverage in hand. 

Where to Eat and Drink

Aspen’s tendency to late nights that make for hazy mornings means it’s prudent to kickstart the day. Head to the Marble Distilling (150 Main St., Carbondale, 970-963-7008) for the best Bloody Mary in the valley, made with vodka from Colorado grains and water. It’ll shake out the cobwebs.

For a more substantial breakfast, there’s no better place than Mawa’s Kitchen (305 Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, 970-710-7096). Chef Mawa McQueen serves up delightful twists on traditional brunch fare. The Maine Smoked Salmon Benedict and the Croque Madame are both favorites. 

When it’s time to fuel up midday, head to the Meat and Cheese Restaurant (319 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, 970-710-7120). The menu extends far beyond what’s in its name with inspired cuisine merging multiple influences. Try the Bánh Mi and Korean Fried Chicken. 

In the evening, sidle up at the J-Bar (330 E. Main St., Aspen, 970-920-1000) for a Flat Iron Steak and Chevre Cheese Cake. 

Catch last call at The Red Onion (420 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-9955). The local’s favorite hosts the most eclectic collection of personalities in town, mixed with affordable drinks and delicious fare, including everything from classic Colorado Buffalo Burgers to Pistachio-Panko Chicken Schnitzel. 

Where to Stay 

Hotel Jerome (330 E. Main St., Aspen, 970-920-1000) The historic hotel just steps away from the base of Aspen Mountain has been an institution in town since 1889. Decades before Aspen became an exclusive retreat, through the silver boom and bust, through the Great Depression and the rise of American recreational skiing, the Hotel Jerome hosted all manner of travelers. It’s eccentric, it’s old and it’s luxurious. It’s damn-near perfect. 

Aspen Meadows Resort (845 Meadows Rd., Aspen, 970-925-4240) Nestled in Aspen’s quiet West End, the resort’s 40-acre property is home to both an elegant mid-century lodge and several art galleries. The Resnick Art Gallery features works by Herbert Bayer, while the Paepcke Art Gallery hosts a rotating collection of artwork. Art installations like the serpentine “Stone River” provide an immersive experience unlike at any other hotel in the area. 

St. Moritz Lodge (334 W. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-925-3220) With shockingly economical rates for Aspen and flexible lodging options, St. Moritz Lodge is perfect for those who’d rather spend their cash adventuring in the mountains. The classic European-style chalet lodge has standard hotel rooms, condominiums and even private hostel rooms with shared bathrooms for the budget-minded traveler. Topping it all off, St. Moritz Lodge is located within walking distance from the heart of town. 

ROAD TRIP 1 

History to Hot Springs in the Hills

Starting Point: Colorado Springs / Ending Point: Salida 

Stand in awe among the Garden of the Gods and travel west through the Centennial State’s mining history to find hot springs, horseback rides and handcrafted cocktails. 

Garden of the Gods, Adobe Stock

1. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

The stunning sandstone formations throughout the Garden of the Gods rewired my brain when I first saw them decades ago. The magic still exists for every person who hikes and bikes beneath the Cathedral Valley. 

2. Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs

The insatiable thirst for ore drove settlement and development through much of the Mountain West. The museum digs into that past with interactive, historic exhibitions. 

3. Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Manitou Springs

Topping out on the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,110 feet, the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopened for 2021 with new trains and a Strub rack-toothed rail system. 

4. Horseback Riding at Elk Mountain Ranch, Buena Vista

Daily trail rides through remote, mountain trails in the Colorado backcountry let you relive the region’s frontier history. Suitable rides are available for all ages and abilities. 

5. Deerhammer Distilling, Buena Vista

Blending traditional distilling processes with creative flavor profiles, Deerhammer is redefining what it means to be a truly independent American whiskey producer. 

6. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, Nathrop

Soothe those aching muscles and saddle sores with a visit to the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Scenic, natural hot springs and larger relaxation pools are the perfect place to kick back in healing, heated waters. 

7. Absolute Bikes, Salida

This full-service bike shop is the gateway to the immense mountain bike trail network at Salida’s doorstep. All the equipment, rentals and local beta you need to shred the local singletrack can be found here. 

ROAD TRIP 2 

San Juan Summer  

Starting Point: Delta / Ending Point: Durango

Sample Colorado’s lesser-known craft beverage from wineries nestled in Delta’s parched landscape. Head south for some high-altitude jams at one of the west’s most beloved music festivals and sign up for the adventure and a taste of a bygone era in Durango. The San Juans are home to the best of Southwestern Colorado. 

1. Stoney Mesa Winery, near Delta

One of Colorado’s oldest wineries, Stoney Mesa has been producing delightful vintages for more than three decades. The area’s mild climate is perfect for producing exquisite wines. 

2. Mesa Winds Farm and Winery, near Delta

In addition to the six acres of land the winery uses to produce grapes, Mesa Winds also grows 14 acres of organic peaches and apples, which they sell on their own and use to produce fruit-infused wine varieties.  

Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Photo courtesy Planet Bluegrass/No Coast

3. Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride 

The iconic music festival set in dramatic surroundings returns for the 47th year and runs from June 17-20. This one isn’t to be missed for the banjo enthusiasts out there.

Telluride Village Gondola, Courtesy Visit Telluride

4. Telluride and Mountain Village Gondola, Telluride

This free gondola shuttles people over the 10,500-foot Coonskin Ridge to the base of the resort in just 13 minutes. It’s perfect for bikers, hikers, festival-goers or just those wanting a little aerial scenery. 

5. Bread, Durango

This simply named, iconic, cash-only bakery in Durango has an incredible selection of bread, pastries and sandwiches in a rustic, reimagined warehouse. 

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad; Photo by Matt Inden/Miles

6. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango

The historic steam engine runs the line from Durango to Silverton, providing a taste of history with incomparable views of the mountains and canyons of southwestern Colorado. 

ROAD TRIP 3 

Escape to the Elks

Starting Point: Montrose / Ending Point: Crested Butte

The journey from Montrose to Crested Butte is a transitional one. Geologically the terrain transforms from the arid chasm of the Black Canyon to the high peaks and thin air of Crested Butte. Along the way, the vibe evolves from ruggedly hardscrabble western to quirky mountain retreat. Get rolling and find enjoyment in every mile. 

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Adobe Stock Photo

1. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near Montrose

The 2,700 foot-deep chasm cutting through Precambrian rock on the Gunnison River receives just 33 minutes of sunlight per day. Visit the park to see the steepest, most dramatic 12-mile stretch.

2. Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose

Home to a collection of historic buildings including log cabins, shops and saloons, the Museum of the Mountain West preserves the living history of the pioneer era’s western expansion across the state of Colorado. 

3. Dillon Pinnacles Hike, Near Sapinero

A moderately difficult out-and-back hike just shy of four miles brings you to the Blue Mesa Reservoir surrounded by wildly eroded volcanic formations, the Dillon Pinnacles. Spectacular views of the distant San Juan peaks are an added bonus. 

4. High Alpine Brewing Company, Gunnison

With a delightful menu of brick-oven pizzas accompanying a wonderful selection of craft beers, like their Green Gate IPA and Sol’s Espresso Stout, High Alpine Brewing Company is a great stop for lunch or dinner. 

5. Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison

A 30-inch reflector telescope lets you peer into deep space through dark skies free of light pollution. This ain’t your run-of-the-mill campfire star gazing. 

Downtown Crested Butte, Photo by Kristina Blokhin

6. Camp 4 Coffee, Crested Butte

Fuel up for a day of adventure the right way with a caffeinated beverage from the quirky coffee shack right in the middle of town. 

7. Mountain Bike at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte

Crested Butte has staked its claim as the birthplace of modern mountain biking. See if your lungs and legs are up to the challenge with endless miles of pristine singletrack in the town’s thin air.  

8. Montanya Distillers, Crested Butte 

Wind things down with some award-winning rum and an eclectically delicious menu of cuisine right on historic Elk Ave. 

ROAD TRIP 4 

Front Range Adventure, Art and Brews

Starting Point: Fort Collins / Ending Point: Denver

Endless plains to the east suddenly jut skyward at the Front Range. More than just a gateway to the mountains, this area is the creative capital of Colorado, brimming with artists, brewers and adventurers. Dive in for full-pint glasses, captivating murals and, of course, a splash of outdoor exploration on Colorado’s Front Range. 

Courtesy Odell Brewing Company

1. Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

The 20 breweries in Fort Collins produce 70% of Colorado’s craft beer, and it’s hard to do better than Odell Brewing. Stop into the brewery to try their latest, like the Witkist White Grapefruit Ale or a classic like the 90 Schilling Amber Ale. 

Cache La Poudre River near Fort Collins, Photo by Matt Inden/Miles

2. Kayaking in Poudre Canyon, Fort Collins 

Get your paddle on at the Poudre River Whitewater Park. Whether you’re an expert kayaker or just someone looking for a nice float in a tub, this park just north of Old Town is a unique treat.

3. The Art Hotel, Denver

Explore Denver’s burgeoning art scene from your accommodations at the Art. A curated collection of in-house art transforms your lodging into a rich museum experience, just steps away from the iconic Denver Art Museum. 

Denver Art Museum, Photo by Matt Inden/Miles

4. Denver Art Museum, Denver

The building itself is pretty much a work of art, but the inside boasts 70,000 pieces from around the world and across the centuries. You won’t find a better collection of art between the west coast and Chicago. 

5. Mural Tour by Bike, Denver

The city is decorated throughout with murals. Travel by bike to see expressions of civic pride (“Love This City” by Pat Millbury on W. 7th Ave and Santa Fe Dr) and celebrations of multicultural heritage (“Afro Flower Lady” by Jiacuy Roche at The Stanley Marketplace). 

For more travel ideas, visit colorado.com and visitpueblo.com. Plan your next summera dventure with our Road Trip: Wyoming feature.

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These recommendations will keep dear-old-dad entertained long after the socks are put away.

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you are looking for a memorable gift for the wine-loving dad in your life, think about giving him a present that might last longer than just a bottle of wine.

While it may be one of those “made up” holidays, lumped in with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, created by the greeting card industry: I don’t care. Ever since I joined the ranks of fatherhood all those years ago, I used to look forward to getting ties I would never wear or a pair of colorful socks to be relegated to the far corners of my drawer.

But now that the children are older and I no longer wear ties, I am anticipating wine-themed gifts that might last longer than an actual bottle of wine itself, such as a book about wine, or a wine-related gadget, or maybe even a cool wine experience.

Here’s hoping that they are reading this and taking the hint. And if not, at least these recommendations will keep dear old dad entertained long after the socks are put away.

The James Beard award-winning Wine Folly Magnum Edition: The Master Guide by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack will have you feeling like an expert in no time. From the creators of WineFolly.com, this edition is packed with information for devotees and newbies. It is an easy-to-digest approach to learning about wine, and covers a wide range of topics that will help all wine lovers take their knowledge to the next level. Hardcover available from Amazon for about $20.

Forgot to open and decant that bottle of wine you wanted with dinner? No worries. Pull out the Vinturi aerator, attach it to the bottle, pour the wine into each glass and voilà — you’re ready to go. Its patented swirling action allows just the right amount of oxygen to get in and open up the wine. It comes with a dishwasher safe, no-drip stand and a washable storage pouch. Note that there is an aerator for red wines, as well as one for white wines. Available at Amazon, Sur la Table and specialty wine shops for about $30.

What you pour your wine into really does matter. Having a nice set of glassware or an elegant decanter can add a lot of pleasure to your dad’s wine-drinking enjoyment, both practically and aesthetically. Best of all, it does not have to break the bank. Pick up a set of the new “O” Series wine glass by Reidel. I like the cabernet/merlot glasses since they offer more versatility, but the glassware comes in several styles for different wine varieties. Around $25 for a set of two glasses.

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Gilbert & Gaillard, the prestigious international wine magazine, has awarded its highest accolade to ‘Castillo de Haro’, DIA’s own premium brand within the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin.

The company recently added this range by Haciendas y Viñedos Marqués del Atrio to its winery as part of the project to renew its product selection with a top-quality own brand.

The Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin premium range can be found on DIA’s shelves from €3.19.

Madrid, 4 June 2021. DIA’s own-brand winery has once again been recognised worldwide. This time, the international wine guide ‘Gilbert & Gaillard has awarded its highest accolade, the gold medal, to ‘Castillo de Haro’, DIA’s premium range within the RIOJA Qualified Designation of Origin, which is made up of 4 wine varieties: Madurado CVC, Crianza 2017, Rosé 2020 and Tinto Reserva 2016. Every year, the French magazine recognises wines from all over the world that are tasted by winegrowers and professionals and rated according to international standards.

“The Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin wine ‘Castillo de Haro’, is an excellent example of the transformation that the DIA brand is undergoing. This recognition is the result of the company’s hard work to improve the quality of our own-brand products and ultimately consolidate the New DIA Quality. ‘Castillo de Haro’ is conceived by and for our customers, who demand high quality at affordable prices, and helps us in our aim to be closer to them every day”, commented Analía Blanco, sales director of CPG at DIA Spain.

DIA customers can now add this Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin premium range to their wine list, which can be found in DIA stores and on Dia.es from €3.19.

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“Behind the Wine” is a new summer series taking you behind the scenes of the South Okanagan’s iconic wine industry.

Conveniently located south out of Penticton, just off of Highway 97, Farm Gate Winery is a fantastic one stop shop for all types of unique fruit wines and traditional grape wines.

“Across the street from the winery, there used to be a game farm with all kinds of exotic animals on display that you could visit,” explains Chris Batt, Assistant Winemaker for Farm Gate Winery. “The gate is still there, right across the highway from us, so they decided to name the winery after that.”

This is now Farm Gate’s third season of production and they have quite an impressive line up of fruit and grape wines to sample, and a fun and well stocked fruit stand to pop in and shop.

Batt is a new addition to the Farm Gate production crew, having joined the team last August. “I have known Peter Smits, the Owner and Winemaker for 17 years now,” Batt explains. “Pieter came to me one day and asked me to help out. He said there was plenty of work to do and he needed a hand. I came out from Edmonton, where I was living at the time to help out, and I just never went back.”

Now with almost a full year under his belt, Batt is excited to have experienced the majority of the wine making process.

“It’s been fabulous. Just a really great journey. I’ve gotten to see the whole process from crush to bottling, and now I’m loving getting to see people enjoy it. We’re still bottling the 2020 season wines but the first ones have been really exciting,” says Batt.

Farm Gate specializes in fruit wines, but also explores grape wines and has just recently launched a line of hybrid wines. Varieties include a mix of Pinot Gris grapes and either peaches, apricots or pears and then the grapes and fruit are fermented together.

“We use a lot of fruit that is grown in our own orchards right here,” Batt explains. “A favourite is our cherry wines, which we have all kinds of variations of.”

“I really enjoy making the hybrid wine. I enjoy the challenge of finding the perfect mix of the grapes and fruit while ensuring it is balanced well. We like a nice wine flavour with a hint of fruit to compliment it.”

One of Batt’s favourites is the Rainier Cherry Wine, which is similar to a white wine, ‘but with a great hint of cherry.’

What sets Farm Gate Wines apart is the abundance of fruit wine varieties, and their unique execution.

“Our fruit wines aren’t overly sweet or syrupy,” explains Batt. “We make them to be quite similar to traditional wines and try to please as many palates as possible.”

They also have a unique aesthetic, featuring an array of elephants in honour of the owner and winemaker, Pieter Smits mother, who loves elephants. Farm Gate wines also showcase a fun collection of labels which are decorated with exotic animals, like tigers, zebras and giraffes, that used to live at the game farm across the highway, and the customer’s favourite, cow labels.

Located in Kaleden, Farm Gate Winery, which is just five minutes south of Penticton, has a convenient roadside location that makes stopping in for a tasting nice and easy.

In addition, their exceptional deals on case lots make stocking up a great and tasty idea.

“We sell affordable $88 mixed cases. Each case comes with 12 different full sized bottles of wine, so you can try one of *mostly* everything,” Batt says.

Farm Gate is open seven days a week and has a fruit stand to buy some fresh, local fruit and snacks during your visit. If visiting isn’t an option, Farm Gate offers shipping across all of Canada.

With new 2020 wines still being bottled, ensure to follow Farm Gate Winery on Facebook and Instagram or check out their website for new and exciting offerings that are sure to please all palates!

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Tony Battaglene, chief executive of Australian Grape and Wine, the national body of grape growers and wine producers, says it will take time for the diversification to happen across the industry into other export destinations. But the demand is there.

“There are a lot of markets in south-east Asia where we’ve not been into because we’ve been concentrating on China,” Battaglene says.

Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates has been hit hard by the Chinese tariffs. Justin McManus

He also believes it will take time for the blowback further down the chain to happen. Grape growers with red wine varieties will be under severe pressure with a larger grape harvest in 2021 of 1.8 million to 1.85 million tonnes, slightly above average. But the prices wineries are willing to pay will drop even further in 2022, he predicts, because of the absence of the Chinese export destination.

The wine industry has borne the brunt of the China backlash designed to hurt a range of industries, research by the Lowy Institute has found. Lowy Institute chief economist Roland Rajah says that besides wine, other Australian exports hit by sanctions “show even clearer signs of substantial trade diversion”.

“Looking at exports of barley, copper, cotton, seafood and timber, sales of these products to other markets rose sharply, but only after China’s sanctions intensified in late 2020,” Rajah says in his analysis.

Overall, the trade sanctions and tariffs meant a $20-billion-a-year reduction in Australian exports to China. However, diversions to other markets meant the net loss was less than $1 billion. “The total economic impact of China’s trade coercion against Australia seems to have been quite limited thus far,” Rajah says.

In the agricultural crops sector, wheat sales to other countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea are strong.

The Middle East has emerged as the biggest buyer of barley in the absence of China. Australia exported about 6.5 million tonnes of barley to China in 2017, but Beijing in practical terms shut down the multibillion-dollar trade in May 2020 by imposing import tariffs of more than 80 per cent.

GrainCorp was another company people were worried about when the
China tariffs first emerged. But it has pulled off a textbook diversification strategy thus far. It has expanded the number of countries it trades with from about 30 to 50 following China’s trade sanctions. The giant east coast grain handler and marketer, which is listed on the ASX, demerged a global malting business in March last year.

Managing director Robert Spurway signalled in February that welcome rainfall had triggered a break in the drought. This in turn was delivering one of Australia’s biggest-ever crops.

GrainCorp is well into its first major export program since the 2016-17 crop and its ports are booked to near capacity until September. GrainCorp had been expanding its markets consistently even before the China tariffs. A big plus had been already having a presence in Ukraine and in Canada, where the company has a joint venture with Japanese farming co-operative Zen-Noh.

The Middle East and North Africa are also being closely targeted for a ramped-up export presence. Barley growers have also been on the front foot in heading to Mexico, the world’s fourth-biggest beer producer. Mexico received its first shipment of Australian malt barley in January in a deal brokered by Australia’s largest co-operative, CBH. CBH is controlled by thousands of farmers in Western Australia.

More feed barley is also going to Saudi Arabia which, similar to the wine industry, Australia has largely neglected because of the robust trade it had built up with China. Exports to Saudi Arabia are projected to rise to 2 million tonnes in 2020-21, from a previously minimal amount.

This article appears in the Financial Review’s Agribusiness magazine out on Monday, June 7. Read more here.

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In the course of a person’s life, there are moments that leave such a powerful impression they can foretell the future. David Baird, head winemaker at Folktale Winery and Vineyards, located in California’s Carmel Valley, recalls such a moment in his own life with exquisite clarity.
When he was 16, his family took a trip to Europe to see the sights. He vividly remembers visiting a family friend with an extensive wine collection who had invited them to dinner. They served a bottle of Condrieu and Baird was blown away by the taste and how it married so beautifully with their meal. The experience sang loudly and continues to reverberate today in his approach to winemaking. The quality of Folktale wines speaks for itself, but Baird is after something bigger.

In 2015, Baird teamed up with entrepreneur Gregory Ahn to open Folktale Winery & Vineyards. Folktale was born out of its mission to create high-quality, innovative, sustainably farmed wines that invite people to have an experience similar to the one Baird had while vacationing in Europe all those years ago.

VinePair recently sat down with this award-winning winemaker to discuss sustainability, organics, and the special role wine plays in our lives.

[Editor’s note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.]

When did you realize wine would be your career?

After getting back from Europe, I didn’t think much more of the bottle of wine we all shared. It wasn’t until I was getting ready to graduate high school that I had to really consider a career direction. My parents encouraged me to take an aptitude test to at least narrow my focus down, and among the short list of options was winemaking. This was never even a consideration of mine until I got my results from that test, but quickly became something that sounded like it could be a great fit for me. Having grown up in Carmel, I called a local wine producer, Chateau Julien, to shadow their business for the day and see a behind-the-scenes look at what a winemaking career might look like. I fell in love with the idea of being a winemaker at that moment, and have been working towards this career ever since.

Tell us a little about your wine journey and how it led you here, to Folktale.

I decided to attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for undergrad. It had a great wine program, campus-owned vineyards, and was situated among some of California’s finest grape-growing regions. Midway through college, I took a semester off and did a winemaking internship, the first step towards a winemaking career. Internships, as I quickly learned, are not for the faint of heart. Working six 12- hour days per week was grueling but rewarding, as I had my first opportunity to put many of the learned skills in the classroom to practice. I also got involved in a wine club on campus called Vines to Wines where bimonthly guest speakers in the wine industry would share their experiences with us and offer advice. It was through these connections that I landed a job at Halter Ranch in Paso Robles for nearly a year in various roles in marketing, vineyard management, and winemaking.

I graduated college in 2008 at possibly the worst time to be looking for a job as the world had just entered a deep recession. I was extremely fortunate to land a job at Justin Winery, located just down the road from Halter Ranch. In this role, I was a full-time cellar worker and helped make some of the most well-known wines from the emerging Paso Robles AVA. It was a pivotal position for me, as in my six-year tenure I would see the business triple in size, and my role grew along with it.

I was later assigned the role of cellar master and managed two new winemaking facilities that were built to produce nearly 100,000 cases of wine, all the while managing a year-round staff of 12 people. It was an opportunity to further develop my skills in all things winemaking, while also coming into my own and figuring out the types of wines I wanted to make.

It was with a heavy heart that I decided to follow my passion for cooler-climate grape varieties and took a job as an assistant winemaker at Fess Parker in the Santa Barbara area. At Fess Parker, we worked with some of the most well-known vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley and I was able to learn a whole different style of winemaking than how things were done in Paso Robles. After a few years in the SB area, I relocated back to the Monterey Peninsula to be closer to family. It was at a chance lunch meeting that I met Greg Ahn, the future owner of Folktale Winery. He and I connected immediately and he assigned me a marketing role with the hope that he would be soon purchasing a winery in the area. Fate would have it that the winery Greg ended up buying was none other than Chateau Julien, the same one I visited nearly 15 years earlier.

Folktale is located in Carmel Valley, which is located on California’s Central Coast. How does the climate and terroir of this Central Coast sub-region affect the taste and quality of the wine you produce at Folktale?

The Central Coast has such an amazing mix of rich soils and varied climate, and it’s my job to present that uniqueness in a bottle of wine. Where exactly we’re getting grapes from plays a huge role in how that bottle of wine will taste. One unique thing about the Central Coast is the variety of grapes that can be grown, mainly due to climate alone. We have cold regions near the coast, and hot regions inland. Planting grapes in different areas can present flavors that are completely different from one another. You also need to consider where the vineyard itself is located and how it’s being farmed. In general, Pinot Noirs from the Santa Lucia Highlands are earthy, and have some beautiful red fruit characteristics that I just love. White wine varieties do great in our sandy valley floor where they express aroma and have a wonderful balance of acidity.

Folktale is fully committed to organic, sustainable farming and winemaking practices. Why does this matter to you?

I think it’s easy to look at short-term farming and use conventional pesticides these days. Convenience and pricing make this a no-brainer for many landowners, and I can’t blame them. That being said, wine is a product of what we’re putting into it. We can’t talk all about terroir and climate and not about pesticides. They have residue that inevitably gets on the grape and into the wine. When a vineyard doesn’t use organic pesticides or even weed or rodent control, those residues get into the ecosystem around us.

Do you think organic farming makes for better-tasting wine?

I do. I have tasted wines produced from side-by-side vineyards, made by the same producer and have preferred the wine from the organic vineyard. In the fall, I taste lots of grapes in many vineyards to decide when to harvest, and can always tell what is organic versus not, just based on the taste of the grapes. Organic grape growing is much more expensive than “conventional” farming practices, so some wineries prefer to save money. For whatever reason, consumers haven’t really gotten behind buying wine made from organic grapes like they have when shopping in the produce department of the grocery store.

Another confusing element for consumers is the difference between organic wine and wine made from organic grapes. Both use organic ingredients, but organic wine uses a very small amount of sulfur dioxide to preserve wine and keep it from oxidizing. You often see this in a small natural wine shop, but not your local chain grocery store.

Wine can be pretty magical. What do you think is so special about wine and its ability to bring people together and elevate a meal?

Wine is all about experience. You can have a cheap bottle of wine in an amazing setting among loved ones and it’s right up there with giving birth to your first kid. Conversely, great bottles of wine don’t always make the moment memorable. Wine evolves. It sparks conversation. It evokes emotion, and it’s this combination of things that adds up to a magical experience.

What do you want people to know about wine that you think they may not know?

Winemaking is just as romantic as it is hard work. It takes a ton of effort to make a bottle of wine, and countless decisions to make it taste like it does. But the motivation for me lies in creativity and being able to produce something I’m passionate about. New projects are always fun, and seeing the fruits of your labor is so rewarding.

Folktale was inspired by the idea that “in every great bottle of wine, there is a story.” What does that mean to you and how does it inform your creative process when producing a wine?

For me, every bottle of wine I create takes me back to moments in that wine’s life. From the 2 a.m. alarm clock that went off the day we picked the grapes, to the fermentation, blending, and bottling — it all reminds me of how the wine was created and the love and care that went into creating it. Every bottle of wine has its own journey, and creativity can truly happen or be sparked at any moment.

If you weren’t making wine for a living, what would you be doing?

Landscape architecture. I love gardening, plants, and design, and it just sounds like so much fun!

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Carrie and Earl Sullivan of Telaya Wine Co., in Garden City, Idaho, used their 2018 Syrah from Sawtooth Vineyard in the Snake River Valley to win the 2021 Cascadia International Wine Competition. (Photo by Eric Degerman/Great Northwest Wine)

Twice in the past three years, Earl and Carrie Sullivan of Telaya Wine Co., turned Syrah from the Snake River Valley into the Best Red Wine at the Idaho Wine Competition.

At the 2021 Cascadia International Wine Competition, the Boise-area producers submitted a 2018 Syrah grown in Idaho that entered the sweepstakes as the best red of judging and emerged as the best of show. The news will be an extra selling point during June — Idaho Wine Month — and beyond.

Despite the recent acclaim for their Syrah program, word that Telaya won the Cascadia gobsmacked Earl so much so that he needed to be told twice.

“You’re kidding,” Sullivan said.

No sir.

“You’re kidding, right?” he asked.

Telaya’s proven and stylish approach to Syrah shined throughout the Cascadia as their 2018 example off historic Ciel du Cheval on Washington’s famous Red Mountain also garnered a gold medal from the judging panel. It got edged out in the best-of-class round by that Sawtooth Vineyard Syrah, which finished No. 1 among the 682 entries produced with fruit from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia or Montana.

“The two are wildly different,” said Sullivan, a biochemist and pharmaceutical executive prior to launching Telaya. “I personally love Syrah, so it’s really enjoyable to work with top sites in two states.”

A scintillating Albariño from Walla Walla’s SuLei Cellars

Tanya Woodley and Elaine Jomwe launched SuLei Cellars in 2007 along Beet Road in Walla Walla, where Woodley studied winemaking at Walla Walla Community College. (Richard Duval Images)

Earl Jones at Abacela proved the Spanish white grape Albariño can thrive in Southern Oregon, and its success continues to spread across the Pacific Northwest. Last year, the Williamson family, which grows fruit for Telaya, used their debut vintage of Albariño to nose out the Sullivans for best of show at the 2020 Idaho Wine Competition.

This spring, SuLei Cellars in Walla Walla entered a 2019 Albariño from the Yakima Valley that cruised to the award for Best White at the Cascadia and received votes for best of show.

“We’re very excited about this award and particularly honored that the Albariño made this distinction!” said winemaker Tanya Woodley. “White wines from Walla Walla producers, albeit sourced from outside of the valley, are often overlooked because our region is known for so many fantastic red wines.”

Woodley and her longtime partner, Elaine Jomwe, have used their delicious Albariño as an early point of interest at both of their tasting rooms, including their young satellite location in Woodley’s hometown of Vancouver USA.

“We have made this all-stainless, crisp and fruit-forward style of Albariño from the Crawford Vineyard since 2016,” Woodley says. “We feel it’s a unique grape that deserves the accolades and Crawford does a beautiful job. I’ve been sourcing all of my white wine varieties from Crawford Vineyard since 2015, starting with the Roussanne. I was thrilled to find the Albariño after we lost our Sauvignon blanc source close by.”

Gorgeous bubbles by Cushman for Mt. Hood

Rich Cushman grew up in Oregon’s Hood River Valley and makes wine for several wineries in the Columbia Gorge, including his own Viento Wines project. (Richard Duval Images)

Hood River Valley native Rich Cushman once again proved he’s the guru on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge with a total of seven gold medals. There’s the sweepstakes winner plus four gold medals for Mt. Hood Winery, and individual golden efforts with Pinot Noir for the re-launched AlmaTerra Wines as well as Cushman’s own Viento project.

The Mt. Hood Winery nonvintage Van Horn Estate Vineyard Estate Brut Cuvée, produced with Bickford family Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, provides another example of the deliciousness that comes off vines in the foothills of Mount Hood. Meanwhile, the other gold medals were for Barbera, Grenache and Riesling at various points along the Columbia Gorge, including Gunkle family vines near Maryhil Winery.

Batchelor flexes muscles at Maryhill Winery

Richard Batchelor orchestrates work in the cellar at Maryhill Winery during the 2020 harvest. (Richard Duval Images)

Maryhill, the Northwest’s leading producer of Viognier, flashed a Midas touch with the often-flabby white Rhône by earned a rare double gold and best-of-class award in the form of $19 bottle from the 2019 vintage.

In all, winemaker Richard Batchelor amassed nine gold medals for owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold. They included two for expressions of Merlot — including a BOC — two for Chardonnay, and one each for Tempranillo, Malbec, Sangiovese and Roussanne.

Cellardoor in Maine produces top Cab, primo Pinot

Maine native Aaron Peet and his wife/assistant winemaker Christina, produce more than 10,000 cases of award-winning wine for Cellardoor Winery in the Pine Tree State. (Photo courtesy of Cellardoor Winery)

The 2021 Cascadia served as another West Coast competition that showcased Northwest fruit in the hands of East Coast winemaker Aaron Peet at Cellardoor Winery in Lincolnville, Maine.

Peet, who crossed the country to study winemaking at Walla Walla Community College, earned for storied Fidelity money manager Bettina Doulton a pair of best-of-class awards in red categories most coveted by Northwest winemakers — Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. The Cab is a blend from McKinley Springs in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills and “from a vineyard on Red Mountain we are contractually not allowed to disclose,” Peet noted.

Remarkably, the $26 Pinot Noir was grown not in Oregon’s Willamettee Valley but in the morning shadow of Red Mountain at Inland Desert Vineyard.

Peet also was responsible for the top white blend of the judging, the 2019 Buoy White. That $18 bottle of Chenin Blanc (56%) and Sèmillon relied on fruit from Willard Farms in the Yakima Valley and the Judkins family of Inland Desert.

Cellardoor’s 2017 Ned Said Red ($24) and 2019 Theron ($20) — a rose crafted with Grenache from the Six Prong site in the Horse Heaven Hills.

With pandemic restrictions subsiding, Doulton is reopening a satellite tasting room in downtown Portland — Maine, that is.

Road 8 to British Columbia’s Golden Mile paved with gold

Vines were first planted south of Oliver, British Columbia, at what is now known as Hester Creek Estate Winery, in 1968 by Joe Busnardo. (Photo courtesy of Hester Creek)

For the second straight year, pandemic-related issues wreaked havoc on getting entries from British Columbia, but producers who overcame the hurdles to get their wines across the border were rewarded by judges. And two of the best are less than a 20-minute drive north of Oroville, Wash.

Among the stars was Hester Creek Estate Winery along the Okanagan Valley’s Golden Mile Bench as five of six entries earned a gold medal or better, a versatile effort led by Mark Hopley’s blend of Pinot Gris and Viognier and included a stately Left Bank Bordeaux bottling named for winery owner Curt Garland.

“That was a remarkable showing by a winemaker who knows what they are doing,” one judge noted.

Sharing a driveway on Road 8 with Hester Creek are the German-trained Gehringer brothers. The kings of Wine Press Northwest magazine’s 21-year-old Platinum Judging, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery piled up six qualifiers for the October event with best-of-class for unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling in addition to gold medals for Auxerrois, Sauvignon Blanc and its reserve Pinot Gris.

This year ended an almost unthinkable string of supremacy for Wild Goose Vineyards, the three-generation Okanagan Falls winery that captured best of show at the Cascadia three of the previous four years using either Gewurztraminer or Pinot Gris. And yet, the Kruger family still earned gold medals for its 2020 Gewürztraminer and 2020 Pinot Gris.

Around the corner from Wild Goose, viticulturist/winemaker Benoit Gauthier crafted three gold medals for Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery, which this year celebrates 20 years of ownership by Jim and Leslie D’Andrea.

North of Kelowna in Lake Country is the Intrigue Wines project of longtime Grey Monk winemaker Roger Wong, who earned two gold medals for his white program.

Clearwater Canyon rides red program to 4 golds

Last fall, Coco Umiker earned eight Platinum awards at Wine Press Northwest magazine’s year-end judging of gold medal wines. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Courtesy of Clearwater Canyon Cellars)

Gem State producers earned gold medals throughout the three-day judging, and Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Lewiston finished with four golds. The 2020 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year for Wine Press Northwest nearly reached the sweepstakes with its best-of-class 2018 Coco’s Reserve Carménère from Phinny Hill in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills.

However, there might be just as much pride for Karl and Coco Umiker in their double gold for the 2019 Estate Syrah. And their other two gold medals — the Malbec-heavy Rock n’J Blend and Merlot-led Selway — came from other vineyards in the historic Lewis-Clark Valley.

King Estate continues it roll with 4 golds

Brent Stone’s winemaking and quality control skills helped King Estate Winery grab the cover story for Wine Press Northwest’s 2021 Spring issue as the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year. (Photo courtesy of King Estate)

King Estate, the reigning Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year for Wine Press Northwest, followed up four gold medals. Awards came for its 2018 Pinot Noir, 2019 Pinot Gris, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc and 2019 Chardonnay.

Last fall, they earned Platinum awards from the regional magazine for the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc and 2018 Pinot Gris, so the Cascadia serves as another sign of impressive consistency by Brent Stone — a product of Washington State University’s winemaking program.

Munnell branches out with Wautoma Springs, Lone Point

Grape grower Tom Merkle and winemaker Jessica Munnell, co-owners of Wautoma Springs Winery, each have been honored for their contributions to the wine industry by the Auction of Washington Wines. (Richard Duval Images)

Emerging projects involving veteran winemakers included a rosé and the best Sauvignon Blanc by Jessica Munnell under her Wautoma Springs brand in Prosser and the two gold medals awarded to red wines by her new client — Lone Point Cellars near Brewster, Wash.

Other multiple winners include Awen Winecraft in Jacksonville, Wine Press Northwest’s reigning Oregon Winery to Watch; Bluebird Hill Cellars, both with Pinot Noir; Brian Carter in Woodinville for his predictably delicious Port-style Opulento — the judging’s Best Sweet Wine — and a double gold for his Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay under Array Cellars; Browne Family Vineyards, the statewide pride of Precept CEO Andrew Browne; Camas Prairie Winery in Idaho for a pair of berry-influenced meads; Cascade Cliffs in the Columbia Gorge for its best-of-class 2019 Estate Barbera and a gold for its young 2019 Cab off Red Mountain; DeLille Cellars won for its heady Four Flags Cabernet Sauvignon off Red Mountain and the Syrah-driven Doyenne; Linda Donovan crafted a pair of gold medals for Grizzly Peak Winery in Oregon’s Rogue Valley, the judging’s best Cabernet Franc and a double gold with Syrah; Hat Ranch Winery in Idaho’s Sunnyslope Wine District; rising Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard in Idaho’s Hagerman Valley; Puget Sound producer Maury Island Winery; Nota Bene Cellars in Seattle; Stephen Reustle’s ground-breaking work with the Austrian white Grüner Veltliner at his Prayer Rock Vineyards in Roseburg, Ore., returned two gold medals; Richland restaurateur JD Nolan’s Schooler Nolan Winery brand with two reds built with Mercer fruit in the Horse Heaven Hills, and Tamarack Cellars in Walla Walla, led by its flagship 2018 Firehouse Rd ($19.00).

Best of show acclaim adds to Sawtooth Vineyard lore

Longtime vineyard manager Dale Jeffers marvels at the cinder soils of Sawtooth Vineyard in Idaho’s Snake River Valley. (Photo by Eric Degerman/Great Northwest Wine)

Sawtooth ranks among the Northwest’s most fascinating vineyards, starting with its lofty elevation (2,700 feet), volcanic cinder pits and history. Brad Pintler established Sawtooth Vineyard’s initial trials on his family’s farm southwest of Boise in 1982. What began with 15 acres now spans 70 acres with much-larger Skyline Vineyard just west along Deer Flat Road. Pintler sold his eponymous winery and the vineyard to Corus Brands and the Baty family in 1999. Four years later, Dan Baty and Andrew Browne created Precept Wine.

Sullivan applauds improvements implemented by Winemakers LLC — an affiliate of Seattle-based Precept — longtime grower Dale Jeffers and vineyard manager Jake Cragin, who received a master’s from Boise State University with a focus on plant physiology.

“Block 46 is one of the most beautiful Syrah sites we have in the state of Idaho,” Sullivan said. “Sawtooth Vineyard has really stepped up its game in the last five years to work with the producers to build products that we want to make. It’s become more of a wine growing relationship rather than a grape-growing relationship, and it’s been really fun to watch that develop.”

It also helps when a winemaker pays their grower in a timely fashion, which has allowed Telaya to get into sites such as Ciel du Cheval and Quintessence on Red Mountain and rub elbows with storied viticulturists Dick Boushey and Marshall Edwards. For a time, Sullivan was a client of winemakers Charlie Hoppes and Mitch Venhor at Wine Boss in Richland.

“I’m not a classically trained winemaker, but with more repetitions under our belt, our expanded program with oak — including Gamba barrel fermentation for that Syrah — and such beautiful fruit to work with, maybe this just indicates that I’ve getting better as I get older,” said Sullivan, who the business and winemaking responsibilities with his wife, Carrie, a veterinary surgeon.

There’s also the 2018 growing season, a classic bounce-back vintage after the “snowmageddon” that plagued vineyards throughout the Northwest but particularly devastated the Snake River Valley, prompting many to chainsaw their vines in the first months of 2017.

Telaya backs up 2016 Idaho Winery of the Year award

Telaya Wine Co., opened its vinification facility, tasting room and events center in Boise bedroom community Garden City, Idaho, in 2016. (Photo by Eric Degerman/Great Northwest Wine)

It was a gut-check time for anyone in the Treasure Valley, even though Telaya was coming off its award from Wine Press Northwest magazine as the 2016 Idaho Winery of the Year.

“2018 was probably one of the best vintages that I’ve had to work with, which came off the miserable 2017 vintage when we lost all of our fruit,” Sullivan pointed out. “In 2018, we had relatively mild temperatures at the beginning and tail end of the season that helped us to get the best possible fruit.”

Harvest for the best-of-show wine was Oct. 2, 2018. 

“People talk about Idaho Syrah being earthy, meaty and what Carrie likes to call a “dirty” Syrah,” Earl says. “Ciel Syrah is a big punch in the face — bold — and both have beautiful fruit. Obviously the judges liked them both, and it’s nice to compare and contrast them.”

News of the Northwest-wide award that Telaya brings back to Idaho prompted Sullivan to give special credit to longtime winemaker Angie Shaltry of W2Wines as well as the wife/husband team of Melanie Krause and Joe Schnerr behind Cinder Wines.

“If I drive it back to an individual, it was Angie who gave me my start,” Sullivan said of the former Napa Valley winemaker who worked for cult producer Helen Turley. “She allowed me to come into her cellar and be a cellar rat. And then Cinder opened up their facility to us and helped us come in and get started.”

Mother Nature continues to throw Snake River Valley winemakers not just curve balls but sometimes brush-back pitches that shake one’s confidence and business sanity. A recent example is a 2019 Syrah from Skyline that suffered as a result of the “game over” string of freeze events Oct. 9-11. The Sullivans and assistant winemaker Hailey Minder improvised with the compromised grapes. They spent five days on the skins — not the desired 10 days — and one year in neutral oak rather than any time to new barrels.

“I hope to never have to make that wine again,” Sullivan chuckled. “But it’s kind of fun to make a challenging wine like that once in a while. We saw the freeze coming and were able to get it scheduled to be picked the next day, but still. There was no way to cold soak those grapes. Again, I go back to Angie — renowned for her Pinot Noir — to learn a lot of techniques from her.”

One of the keys to Telaya’s Syrah program is hand-removal of seeds during the third or fourth day of fermentation, a process during délestage, a k a rack and return, that results in a more approachable wine because of reduced tannin extracted from those seeds.

“It’s not very practical, and it is incredibly time consuming, and you lose some of the yield, but we’re not beholden to a certain yield for our wines,” he said.

Creating a 5,000-case brand in Idaho for posterity

Earl and Carrie Sullivan of Telaya Wine Co., built their winery and tasting room a stone’s throw from the Boise River in Garden City, Idaho. (Photo by Eric Degerman/Great Northwest Wine)

And yet, when asked if the price of his best-of-show Syrah would climb a few dollars beyond its initial $34 offering, Sullivan said the notion wouldn’t cross his mind.

“Never hurt the people who brought you to the dance,” he said. “That’s our philosophy, and it’s not fair to them for all the time and effort they put into supporting you over the years.”

Without outside partners, the Sullivans built their showpiece facility along the banks of the Boise River as a 5,000-case brand to hand down to their two sons, and the work with Syrah makes up about 20% of the production when factoring in their Syrah-based Turas Journey blend — their flagship wine. The 2018 Turas Journey landed on The Seattle Times Top 20 list for 2020.

This fall, the Sullivans will begin vinifying all their wines — grapes from Washington and Idaho — in Garden City. In the past, Telaya has sourced 60 to 70 percent of its fruit from Idaho. (The rest has been processed in either Richland or Walla Walla.) The pull from Idaho vines will increase to about 80 percent as the Sullivans expand their Viognier program and add the Austrian white Grüner Veltliner into the portfolio.

“All of us want to demonstrate that Idaho can compete on a national level,” Sullivan said. “We can make world-class wines with Idaho fruit. And that Syrah is a team effort — from our winemaking team and our growers — and I love the fact that we can all celebrate this.”

Judges serving on the Cascadia’s socially distanced panel were:

• Kaleigh Brook, general manager, Valdemar Estates, Walla Walla, Wash.
• Ilene Dudunake, owner, A New Vintage Wine Shop, Meridian, Idaho
• Kent FitzGerald, KWFitzGerald Consulting, Walla Walla, Wash.
• Ellen Landis, journalist/certified sommelier/educator, EllenOnWine.com, St. Petersburg, Fla.
• Ali Mayfield, owner/winemaker, Ali Mayfield Wines, Mattawa, Wash. 
• Sophia McDonald Bennett is a journalist based in Eugene, Ore., who contributes to SevenFifty Daily, Wine Enthusiast and the Slow Wine Guide, and also serves as a marketing and public relations instructor at the University of Oregon.
• Philippe Michel, associate, Metis Northwest, Walla Walla, Wash.
• Tim Norris, sales director, Kerloo Cellars, Seattle; proprietor, Eyes on the Vine
• Stephen Reustle, founding winemaker, co-owner, Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards, Roseburg, Ore.
• Alexis Sells, winemaker, Fortuity Cellars, Wapato, Wash.
• Gordy Venneri, co-founder/former owner, Walla Walla Vintners, Walla Walla, Wash.
• Kent Waliser, director of wine and grape sales, Sagemoor Vineyards, Pasco, Wash.

Chief judges

• Barb Robertson, Pacific Northwest account manager, Saxco International, Concord, Calif.; columnist, Foothills magazine, Wenatchee, Wash.
• Ken Robertson, columnist, Wine Press Northwest magazine, Kennewick, Wash.
• Dana Van Nest, award-winning communications strategist, screenwriter; a student of the Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College.

2021 Cascadia International Wine Competition results

The sweepstakes winners at the 2021 Cascadia International Wine Competition featured the Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Opulento Dessert Wine, SuLei Cellars 2019 Albariño, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2020 Le Rosé, Telaya Wine Company 2018 Snake River Valley Syrah and Mt. Hood Winery nonvintage Van Horn Estate Vineyard Brut Cuvée. (Richard Duval Images)

Best of show/best red wine
Telaya Wine Co. 2018 Syrah, Snake River Valley $34.00
Best white wine
SuLei Cellars 2019 Albariño, Yakima Valley $22.00
Best sparkling wine/double gold medal
Mt. Hood Winery NV Van Horn Estate Vineyard Estate Brut Cuvée, Columbia Gorge $50.00
Best rosé
Chateau Ste Michelle 2020 Le Rosé, Columbia Valley $25.00
Best sweet wine/double gold medal
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Opulento, Yakima Valley $24.00

Best of class/double gold medal
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Grüner Veltliner, Umpqua Valley $26.00
Cellardoor Winery 2017 Pinot Noir, American $26.00
Cellardoor Winery 2019 Buoy White, American $18.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Phinny Hill Vineyard Coco’s Reserve Carménère, Washington $42.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Viognier, Columbia Valley $19.00

Double gold medal
Array Cellars 2018 Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge $32.00
Barili Cellars 2018 Double Barrel Red, Columbia Valley $22.00
Camas Prairie Winery 2020 Raspberry Mead, Idaho $12.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2019 Estate Syrah, Lewis-Clark Valley $32.00
Coyote Canyon Winery 2020 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills $21.00
DeLille Cellars 2018 Four Flags, Red Mountain $75.00
Grizzly Peak Winery 2016 Syrah, Rogue Valley $30.00
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2020 Estate Pinot Gris Viognier, Okanagan Valley, $20.99

Best of class/gold medal
Cascade Cliffs 2019 Estate Barbera, Columbia Valley $65.00
Cellardoor Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, American $26.00
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Dry Rock Unoaked Chardonnay, Golden Mile Bench $13.29
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Optimum Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley $16.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Private Reserve Dry Riesling, Okanagan Valley $14.99
Grizzly Peak Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc, Rogue Valley $30.00
Hightower Cellars 2018 Reserve Red Wine, Red Mountain $55.00
Indian Creek Winery 2018 Malbec, Snake River Valley $25.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley $38.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Art Den Hoed Vineyard Painted Hills Tempranillo, Columbia Valley $40.00
Mosquito Fleet Winery 2018 Petit Verdot, Horse Heaven Hills $38.00
Orenda Winery 2018 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $40.00
Wautoma Springs 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley $17.00

Gold medal
AlmaTerra Wines 2019 Windhorse Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge $45.00
Awen Winecraft 2017 Syrah, Rogue Valley $45.00
Awen Winecraft 2019 Viognier, Applegate Valley $30.00
Bartholomew Winery 2018 Carménère, Red Mountain $37.00
Battle Creek Cellars 2015 Battle Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $62.00
Belle Fiore Winery 2018 Icon Chardonnay, Rogue Valley $32.00
Bitner Vineyards 2019 Riesling, Snake River Valley $22.00
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2018 South Block Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $32.00
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2018 Mom’s Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $49.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Byzance Red Wine, Columbia Valley $34.00
Browne Family Vineyards 2018 Bitner Estate Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley $35.00
Browne Family Vineyards 2018 Dottie Chardonnay, Walla Walla Valley $50.00
Camas Prairie Winery 2020 Strawberry Mead, Idaho $12.00
Cascade Cliffs 2019 Winemaker’s Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $60.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $48.00
Cellardoor Winery 2017 Ned Said Red, American $24.00
Cellardoor Winery 2019 Theron (Grenache Rosé), American $20.00
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Syrah, Okanagan Valley $28.95
Christopher Bridge 2018 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $65.00
Cinder Wines 2020 Dry Viognier, Snake River Valley $25.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2019 Coco’s Reserve Rock n’ J Red Blend, Lewis-Clark Valley $36.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2018 Coco’s Reserve Selway Red Wine, Lewis-Clark Valley $45.00
DeLille Cellars 2018 Doyenne, Columbia Valley $45.00
Domaine Serene 2018 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $80.00
Dunham Cellars 2018 Trutina Red Wine, Columbia Valley $29.00
Fortuity Cellars 2018 Malbec, Yakima Valley $38.00
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Old Vines Auxerrois, Golden Mile Bench $13.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Private Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley $13.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley $15.99
Hat Ranch Winery 2020 Unoaked Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $20.95
Hat Ranch Winery 2020 Semillon, Snake River Valley $24.95
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2020 Block 16 Old Vine Trebbiano, Golden Mile Bench $22.99
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2017 Garland Red Wine, Golden Mile Bench $55.99
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2020 Sèmillon, Okanagan Valley $19.99
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2020 Stone’s Throw Viognier, Okanagan Valley $19.99
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2020 Billy Brew, Snake River Valley $18.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2019 100% Pinot Noir, Snake River Valley $25.00
Jones of Washington 2020 Chardonnay, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley $13.99
Intrigue Wines 2019 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley $14.69
Intrigue Wines 2019 Social Sparkling, Okanagan Valley $17.30
King Estate Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley $21.00
King Estate Winery 2019 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley $19.00
King Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $29.00
King Estate Winery 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon $19.00
Kiona Vineyards 2019 Estate Artemisia Red Mountain Cuvée, Red Mountain $30.00
Lagana Cellars 2018 Breezy Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir, Walla Walla Valley $40.00
Lake Chelan Winery 2017 Merlot, Lake Chelan $37.00
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2018 Heritage Reserve, Red Mountain $42.00
Lone Point Cellars 2018 Side By Side, Columbia Valley $38.00
Lone Point Cellars 2019 Tempranillo Columbia Valley $34.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Proprietor’s Reserve Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $33.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $17.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Malbec, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $47.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Proprietor’s Reserve Roussanne, Horse Heaven Hills $24.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maury Island Winery 2019 Pinot Noir, Puget Sound $35.00
Maury Island Winery 2019 Cremant de Maury Sparkling Wine, Puget Sound $37.00
Mercer Estates 2020 Spice Cabinet Vineyard Mercer Estates Rosé, Horse Heaven Hills $15.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Gunkel Family Vineyards Barbera, Columbia Valley $34.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Gunkel Family Vineyards Grenache, Columbia Valley $34.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2017 Estate Dry Riesling, Columbia Gorge $26.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Dry Hollow Vineyard Syrah, Columbia Valley $36.00
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2017 Reserve Meritage Red Wine, Okanagan Falls $37.99
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2019 Stony Knoll Chardonnay, Okanagan Falls $22.99
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2016 The One Brut Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Falls $39.99
Northwest Cellars 2016 Carménère, Walla Walla Valley $42.00
Nota Bene Cellars 2016 Arianses Vineyard Red Blend, Wahluke Slope $30.00
Nota Bene Cellars 2016 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah, Red Mountain $45.00
Palencia Wine Company 2016 El Viñador Petit Verdot, Wahluke Slope $40.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Green Lizard Grüner Veltliner, Umpqua Valley $32.00
Ste. Chapelle 2018 Panoramic Malbec, Snake River Valley $30.00
Sawtooth Winery 2020 Classic Fly Series Chenin Blanc, Snake River Valley $34.00
Schooler Nolan Winery 2018 Cab Sauv Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $15.00
Schooler Nolan Winery 2018 Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills $15.00
Sleeping Dog Wines 2019 Sirius Red Dessert Wine, Yakima Valley $40.00
Stag’s Hollow Winery 2018 Syrah, Okanagan Valley $28.00
Stemilt Creek Winery 2019 Sweet Adelaide Riesling, Columbia Valley $15.00
Tamarack Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley $30.00
Tamarack Cellars 2018 Firehouse Red, Columbia Valley $19.00
Telaya Wine Co 2018 Ciel du Cheval Syrah, Red Mountain $45.00
TruthTeller Winery 2017 The Confidante Red Wine, Red Mountain $55.00
VanArnam Vineyards 2018 Estate Reserve Syrah, Yakima Valley $38.00
Viento Wines 2016 Annala Vineyard Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge $48.00
Wautoma Springs 2020 Rosé, Columbia Valley $17.00
Westport Winery 2018 Lighthouse Riesling, Yakima Valley $28.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2020 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley $17.99
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2020 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley $17.99
Yakima Valley College 2018 Foreign Exchange Touriga Naçional, Yakima Valley $19.00

Silver medal
Abeja 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $60.00
Abeja 2019 Chardonnay, Washington $45.00
Abiqua Wind Vineyard 2018 Caleb Knorr Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley $17.00
AlmaTerra 2017 Windhorse Vineyard Zinfandel, Columbia Gorge $45.00
AlmaTerra 2018 Windhorse Vineyard Zinfandel, Columbia Gorge $45.00
Amelia Wynn 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $34.00
Amelia Wynn 2018 Sangiovese, Red Mountain $34.00
Amelia Wynn 2018 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley $34.00
Amelia Wynn 2018 Barrel Select Tempranillo, Columbia Valley $34.00
Armstrong Family Winery 2016 David’s Folly Red Blend, Columbia Valley $46.00
Array Cellars 2018 Dijon Clone Chardonnay, Yakima Valley $32.00
Awen Winecraft 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rogue Valley $50.00
Awen Winecraft 2018 Dolcetto, Rogue Valley $43.00
Barili Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley $15.00
Bartholomew Winery 2018 Graciano, Horse Heaven Hills $32.00
Bartholomew Winery 2018 Primitivo, Horse Heaven Hills $27.00
Battle Creek Cellars 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $34.00
Battle Creek Cellars 2018 Unconditional Pinot Noir, Oregon $18.00
Belle Fiore Winery 2017 Reserve Pinot Noir, Rogue Valley $33.00
Belle Fiore Winery 2016 Reserve Tempranillo, Rogue Valley $36.00
Bertinelli Estates 2020 Family’s Finest Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $24.99
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2018 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $32.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2015 Le Coursier Red Wine, Columbia Valley $34.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2017 Tuttorosso Red Wine, Yakima Valley $34.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Corrida Grand Reserva Red Wine, Columbia Valley $60.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2017 Big Daddy Red Wine, Yakima Valley $50.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2020 Abracadabra Rosé, Columbia Valley $24.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2019 Oriana White Wine, Yakima Valley $24.00
Browne Family Vineyards 2019 Premier Collection White Arrow Blend, Yakima Valley $32.00
Burnt Bridge Cellars 2020 Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills $30.00
Caprio Cellars 2018 Sanitella Estate Red Blend, Walla Walla Valley $88.00
Caprio Cellars 2018 Eleanor Estate Red Blend, Walla Walla Valley $48.00
Cardwell Hill Cellars 2017 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $24.00
Cardwell Hill Cellars 2018 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $24.00
Cascade Cliffs 2019 Blood Red Barbera, Horse Heaven Hills $75.00
Cascade Cliffs 2020 Grüner Veltliner, Columbia Gorge $25.00
Cascade Cliffs 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley $25.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2017 Syrah, Columbia Valley $34.00
Cellardoor Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc, American $24.00
Cellardoor Winery 2018 Malbec, American $24.00
Cellardoor Winery 2017 Merlot, American $24.00
Cellardoor Winery 2018 Petit Verdot, American $24.00
Cellardoor Winery 2018 Buoy Red, American $18.00
Cellardoor Winery 2016 Monti al Mare, American $25.00
Cellardoor Winery 2017 Aurora, American $32.00
Cellardoor Winery 2019 Riesling, American $18.00
Cellardoor Winery 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, American $17.00
Cellardoor Winery 2019 Pinot Noir Blanc, American $21.00
Chaberton Estate Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley $24.95
Chaberton Estate Winery 2018 Barrel Aged Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley $20.95
Chaberton Estate Winery 2019 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley $16.95
Chaberton Estate Winery 2019 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley $16.95
Chaberton Estate Winery 2019 Siegerrebe, Fraser Valley $16.95
Chemeketa Community College 2018 Mourvèdre, Washington State $12.00
Chemeketa Community College 2018 Syrah, Washington State $12.00
Cinder Winery 2019 Barbera, Washington $45.00
Cinder Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $23.00
Cinder Winery 2019 Malbec, Snake River Valley $30.00
Cinder Winery 2020 Laissez Faire Red, Snake River Valley $19.00
Cinder Winery 2020 Off-Dry Riesling, Snake River Valley $23.00
Cinder Winery 2020 Dry Rosé, Snake River Valley $23.00
Cinder Winery 2020 Rosé of Cinsault, Snake River Valley $23.00
Cinder Winery 2019 Syrah, Snake River Valley $30.00
Cinder Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $30.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2020 Albariño, Washington $22.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2019 Merlot, Lewis-Clark Valley $28.00
Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2020 Lochsa White Wine, Lewis-Clark Valley $17.00
Coiled Wines 2019 Merlot, Snake River Valley $34.00
Coiled Wines 2019 Black Mamba Red Wine, Snake River Valley $34.00
Coiled Wines 2019 Sidewinder, Snake River Valley $30.00
College Cellars 2020 Seven Hills Vineyard Rosé, Wine Walla Walla Valley $18.00
College Cellars 2018 Joseph Christy Vineyard Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills $30.00
Convergence Zone Cellars 2020 Upland Vineyard Sunbreak Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Snipes Mountain $19.00
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Virga Red Wine, Columbia Valley $33.00
Coyote Canyon Winery 2018 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Primitivo, Horse Heaven Hills $28.00
Coyote Canyon Winery 2020 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills $21.00
Dazzle Cellars 2020 Julia’s Dazzle Rosé, Columbia Valley $17.99
DeLille Cellars 2018 Red Willow Red Wine, Yakima Valley $75.00
DeLille Cellars 2018 Minuit Red Wine, Yakima Valley $60.00
DeLille Cellars 2018 D2 Red Wine, Columbia Valley $45.00
DeLille Cellars 2018 Signature Syrah, Yakima Valley $46.00
Domaine Serene Winery & Vineyard 2018 Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $52.00
Dunham Cellars 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon XXIII, Columbia Valley $50.00
Dunham Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley $22.00
Elevation Cellars 2015 Merlot, Columbia Valley $29.00
Eleven Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $60.00
Eleven Winery 2019 Angelica – Pinot Grigio, Washington State $20.00
Eleven Winery 2018 Sweet Sarah Port, Washington State $20.00
Eleven Winery 2018 Lem, Red Mountain $30.00
Eleven Winery 2018 “The Deputy” Mourvèdre, Washington State $45.00
Eleven Winery 2019 “The Progidy” Mourvèdre, Washington State $26.00
Eleven Winery 2019 Sugarloaf Vineyard Pinot Grigio, Yakima Valley $18.00
Eleven Winery 2018 La Ronde Red Wine, Washington State $40.00
Eleven Winery 2019 Ratio Rosso, Washington State $22.00
Eleven Winery 2020 La Primavera, Washington State $25.00
Eleven Winery 2020 Roussanne, Yakima Valley $30.00
Eleven Winery 2018 “Prima Donna” Syrah, Yakima Valley $40.00
Eleven Winery 2019 Elephant Mountain Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley $32.00
Eleven Winery 2020 Ratio Blanco, Washington State $17.00
Eleven Winery 2020 Mourvèdre, Washington State $35.00
Fly Rod Cellars 2018 Upland Vineyard Turck’s Tarantula Tempranillo, Snipes Mountain $27.00
Fortuity Cellars 2018 The Fifty Fifty Red Wine, Yakima Valley $28.00
Fortuity Cellars 2018 Syrah, Yakima Valley $40.00
Free Dog Wines 2019 Albariño, Snake River Valley $18.00
Free Dog Wines 2018 Merlot, Snake River Valley $24.00
Fujishin Family Cellars 2018 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $16.00
Fujishin Family Cellars 2018 Viognier, Snake River Valley $17.00
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Ehrenfelser, Okanagan Valley $13.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Classic Riesling, Okanagan Valley $14.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Rosé, Golden Mile Bench $14.99
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Desert Sun White Wine, Okanangan Valley $12.49
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2020 Gewürztraminer/Schönburger, Golden Mile Bench $14.99
Grizzly Peak Winery 2015 Rogue Rouge, Rogue Valley $28.00
H/H Estates 2018 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Big John Cab Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $47.00
H/H Estates 2018 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Artist Series Petit Verdot, Horse Heaven Hills $52.00
H/H Estates 2017 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Michael Andrews Reserve Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $36.50
Hat Ranch Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Snake River Valley $28.00
Hat Ranch Winery 2018 Malbec, Snake River Valley $29.95
Hat Ranch Winery 2018 Hat Trick Red, Snake River Valley $26.95
Hester Creek Estate Winery 2017 The Judge Limited Edition Red Wine, Golden Mile Bench, $43.99
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2020 Stainless Steel Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $15.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2019 Buhljolais Rosé of Syrah, Snake River Valley $12.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2020 Buhljolais Rosé of Syrah, Snake River Valley $12.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2020 Sparkling Unicorn, Snake River Valley $18.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2018 100% CH Syrah, Snake River Valley $32.00
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2020 Idawine White Blend, Snake River Valley $14.00
Indian Creek Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Snake River Valley $20.00
Indian Creek Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley $23.00
Indian Creek Winery 2020 White Iris, Snake River Valley $16.00
Indian Creek Winery 2018 Star Garnet Red Wine, Snake River Valley $16.00
Indian Creek Winery 2020 Riesling, Snake River Valley $18.00
Indian Creek Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Snake River Valley $20.00
Indian Creek Winery 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $27.00
Indian Creek Winery 2018 Stowe Vineyard Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $32.00
Indian Creek Winery 2020 Viognier, Snake River Valley $16.00
Intrigue Wines 2019 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley $14.69
Intrigue Wines 2019 Riesling, Okanagan Valley $14.69
Intrigue Wines 2019 Social Rosé, Okanagan Valley $14.69
Intrigue Wines 2019 Social White, Okanagan Valley $12.95
Intrigue Wines LTD 2019 I Do Sparkling Rosé Okanagan Valley $17.30
JoieFarm Winery 2020 A Noble Blend White Wine, Okanagan Valley $26.00
JoieFarm Winery 2020 Re-Think Pink Rosé, Okanagan Valley $26.00
Jones of Washington 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope $14.99
Jones of Washington 2020 Riesling, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley $9.99
Jones of Washington 2020 Rosé of Syrah, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley $13.99
Jones of Washington 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley
Jovinea Cellars 2019 Late Harvest Dolcetto, Washington $10.00
Jovinea Cellars 2020 Roussanne, Washington $24.00
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2019 Rosé, Okanagan Valley $22.00
Kalala Organic Estate Winery 2019 Harmony Red, Okanagan Valley $22.00
Kerry Hill Winery 2019 Great Grey Rosé, Snake River Valley $21.00
Kevin O’Leary Fine Wines 2020 Reserve Series Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $24.99
Kiona Vineyards 2019 Estate Bottled Red Mountain Lemberger, Red Mountain $17.00
Kiona Vineyards 2020 Columbia Valley Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley $17.00
Kiona Vineyards 2017 Estate Bottled Red Mountain Malbec, Red Mountain $35.00
Kiona Vineyards 2019 Estate Bottled Red Mountain Sangiovese, Red Mountain $30.00
Lady Hill Winery 2016 Procedo Credente, Columbia Valley $42.00
Lady Hill Winery 2018 Ad Lucem DayStar, Columbia Valley $42.00
Lady Hill Winery 2020 Procedo Rosé, Columbia Valley $22.00
Lagana Cellars 2017 J&S Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley $36.00
Lagana Cellars 2018 Eritage Vineyard Chardonnay, Walla Walla Valley $22.00
Lagana Cellars 2018 Eritage Vineyard Malbec, Walla Walla Valley $38.00
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Reserve Gewürztraminer, Red Mountain $22.00
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Tahija Bad Bishop Merlot, Walla Walla Valley $35.00
Locus Wines 2020 7 Mile Rosé, Rattlesnake Hills $15.00
Lodmell Cellars 2015 Merlot, Columbia Valley $42.00
Lone Point Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $38.00
Lone Point Cellars 2020 Riesling, Columbia Valley $24.00
Nine Hats Wines 2018 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley $13.99
Chester-Kidder 2017 Red Wine, Columbia Valley $65.00
LOVE THAT RED WINERY 2016 Seattle Slew Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $45.00
LOVE THAT RED WINERY 2016 Morning Line Merlot, Columbia Valley $55.00
LOVE THAT RED WINERY 2018 Zinyatta Zinfandel, Columbia Valley $36.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2020 Tudor Hills Vineyard Albariño, Yakima Valley $20.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $36.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2018 Tudor Hills Vineyard Viognier, Yakima Valley $18.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $48.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Kiona Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $53.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $31.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Elephant Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills $50.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $48.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Northridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Walhluke Slope $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Klipsun Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain $48.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Les Collines Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley $44.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Elephant Mountain Carménère, Rattlesnake Hills $50.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Cinsault, Horse Heaven Hills $48.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Art Den Hoed Vineyard Painted Hills Dolcetto, Columbia Valley $50.00
Maryhill Winery 2016 Proprietor’s Reserve Vintage Port, Columbia Valley $35.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Kiona Merlot, Red Mountain $46.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Tudor Hills Vineyard Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley $24.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Art Den Hoed Vineyard Painted Hills Primitivo, Columbia Valley $32.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Serendipitiy Red Wine, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Winemaker’s Red, Columbia Valley $17.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Tavolo Rosso, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $28.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley $17.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Sèmillon, Columbia Valley $15.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Syrah, Columbia Valley $28.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley $40.00
Maryhill Winery 2019 Winemaker’s White, Columbia Valley $16.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Zinfandel, Columbia Valley $17.00
Maryhill Winery 2018 Proprietor’s Reserve Zinfandel, Columbia Valley $48.00
Mercer Bros. 2019 Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills $16.99
Mercer Bros. 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $19.99
Mercer Bros. 2018 Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $19.99
Mercer Bros. 2018 Edge of Heaven Red Blend, Horse Heaven Hills $19.99
Mercer Bros. 2018 Reserve Ode to Brothers Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $42.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Echo West Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $38.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2019 Van Horn Estate Vineyard Estate Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge $34.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2019 Van Horn Estate Vineyard Gewürztraminer, Columbia Gorge $26.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Dry Hollow Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley $34.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2020 Van Horn Estate Vineyard Pinot Gris, Columbia Gorge $24.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2019 Estate Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge $38.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2020 Estate Riesling, Columbia Gorge $24.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2018 Echo West Vineyard Tempranillo, Columbia Valley $34.00
Mt. Hood Winery 2020 Estate White Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge $32.00
Muret-Gaston 2020 Blanc, Yakima Valley $32.00
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2017 Noble Knights Stone Vintage Cabernet, British Columbia $38.99
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2019 Mingle, British Columbia $17.30
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery 2019 Noble Meritage, Okanagan Valley $21.99
Nota Bene Cellars 2016 Dineen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley $38.00
Oregon’s Best Wine 2019 Big Red Barn Syrah, Willamette Valley $35.00
Palencia Wine Co., 2020 Albariño, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley $22.00
Parma Ridge 2018 Malbec, Snake River Valley $34.00
Parma Ridge 2019 Rosé of Merlot, Snake River Valley $17.00
Parma Ridge 2019 Viognier, Snake River Valley $18.00
Perennial Vintners 2018 Lemberger, Red Mountain $22.00
Perennial Vintners 2018 Siegerrebe, Puget Sound $21.00
Perennial Vintners N/V Sparkling Siegerrebe, Puget Sound $25.00
Pondera Winery 2017 SVS- Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Royal Slope $45.00
Pondera Winery 2017 Prima Donna, Royal Slope $42.00
Pondera Winery 2017 LTD Livin’ the Dream Red Wine, Columbia Valley $42.00
Pondera Winery 2020 Viognier, Columbia Valley $26.00
Purple Star Winery 2020 Purple Star Rosé, Columbia Valley $18.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Malbec, Umpqua Valley $32.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Umpqua Valley $34.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2018 Winemaker’s Reserve Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley $42.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Estate Selection Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley $36.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Estate Selection Syrah, Umpqua Valley $32.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Winemaker’s Reserve Syrah, Umpqua Valley $42.00
Reustle – Prayer Rock Vineyards 2019 Estate Selection Tempranillo, Umpqua Valley $29.00
Rider Cellars 2020 Estate Riesling, Columbia Valley $18.00
Sawtooth 2019 Classic Fly Series Syrah, Snake River Valley $35.00
Schooler Nolan Winery 2017 Malbec, Red Mountain $25.00
Schooler Nolan Winery 2018 Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $15.00
Schooler Nolan Winery 2017 Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $25.00
Shackelford Vintners 2018 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $36.00
Shackelford Vintners 2018 Vineyard Blend, Columbia Valley $20.00
Sherman Winery 2018 Carmenere, Yakima Valley $38.00
Sherman Winery 2017 Reserve Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $38.00
Sherman Winery 2019 Viognier, Yakima Valley $24.00
Siren Song Wines 2017 Grand Cru Cabernet Sauvignon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater $54.00
Siren Song Wines 2017 Piazza Red Wine, Wahluke Slope $36.00
Siren Song Wines 2017 La Contessa Francesca, Lake Chelan $42.00
Sleeping Dog Wines 2014 Montepulciano, Yakima Valley $32.00
Sleeping Dog Wines 2014 Petite Verdot, Yakima Valley $34.00
SMAK Wines 2020 Spring Rosé, Walla Walla Valley $18.00
Spangler Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc, Southern Oregon $29.00
Spangler Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon $29.00
Spangler Vineyards 2017 Petite Sirah, Southern Oregon $39.00
Spangler Vineyards 2016 Syrah, Southern Oregon $29.00
Stag’s Hollow Winery 2018 Amalia Vineyard Renaissance Syrah, Okanagan Valley $38.00
Stag’s Hollow Winery 2018 Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard Dolcetto, Okanagan Falls $24.00
Stemilt Creek Winery 2018 A Day’s Work Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $28.00
Stemilt Creek Winery 2018 Caring Passion Estate Merlot, Columbia Valley $20.00
Tertulia Cellars 2018 Tierra Labrada Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley $95.00
Tertulia Cellars 2018 Grenache, Walla Walla Valley $35.00
Tertulia Cellars 2018 Ryans’ Reserve, Walla Walla Valley $45.00
The Great Oregon Wine Co., and Distillery 2019 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $30.00
Three Forks Winery 2020 Gamache Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley $20.00
Tongue River Winery 2020 Itasca, Montana $18.00
Tongue River Winery 2020 Warm Front, Montana $16.00
TruthTeller Winery 2016 Satire, Yakima Valley $30.00
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2018 Estate Chardonnay, Naramata Bench $35.00
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2020 Riesling, Naramata Bench $24.00
Utopia Winery 2017 Chardonnay Ribbon Ridge $45.00
Utopia Winery 2017 Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge $48.00
Vale Wine Co. 2020 Viognier, Snake River Valley $20.00
VanArnam Vineyards 2018 Reserve Malbec, Yakima Valley $38.00
Veer Wine Project 2018 Barebera, Snake River Valley $30.00
Veer Wine Project 2018 Carmenere, Snake River Valley $30.00
Veer Wine Project 2018 Le Compere Red Wine, Snake River Valley $30.00
Viento Wines 2019 Riesling, Columbia Gorge $24.00
Viento Wines NV Brut Rosé Cuvée Tradition, Columbia Gorge $50.00
Vino la Monarcha 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Vino la Monarcha 2019 Malbec, Columbia Valley $24.00
Vino la Monarcha 2016 Merlot, Columbia Valley $22.00
Wautoma Springs 2017 El Prat Red Wine, Columbia Valley $28.00
Welcome Road Winery 2018 Roadtrip Red, Washington State $28.00
Westport Winery 2018 Captain Gray Chardonnay, Yakima Valley $32.00
Westport Winery NV Ancient Mariner Pear Riesling, American $29.00
Westport Winery NV Little Wild, American $29.00
Westport Winery 2018 Mermaid Merlot, Yakima Valley $30.00
Westport Winery 2018 Bella Sangiovese, Yakima Valley $36.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2019 Gamay Noir, Naramata Bench $24.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2019 Sumac Slope Pinot Noir, Okanagan Falls $38.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2020 Riesling, Okanagan Valley $18.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Falls $20.00
Wild Goose Vineyards and Winery 2020 All Occasion White, Okanagan Valley $12.99
Winescape 2018 Free Fall, Columbia Valley $46.00
Winescape 2018 Marmot Incarnate, Columbia Valley $35.00
Winescape 2020 Riesling, Yakima Valley $21.00
Yakima Valley College 2017 Cap ‘N’ Gown Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $17.00
Youngberg Hill Winery 2018 Natasha Pinot Noir, McMinnville $60.00

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Abiqua Wind Vineyard 2016 Isaac’s Reserve Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $27.00
Armstrong Family Winery 2017 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley $38.00
Armstrong Family Winery 2018 Red Blend, Columbia Valley $32.00
Armstrong Family Winery 2017 Red Blend, Columbia Valley $42.00
Barili Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $27.00
Battle Creek Cellars 2019 Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley $28.00
Battle Creek Cellars 2019 Unconditional Pinot Noir Blanc, Columbia Gorge $28.00
Belle Fiore Winery 2017 Icon Calypso, Rogue Valley $30.00
Big Red Barn 2019 Chardonnay, Willamette valley $25.00
Bluebird Hill Cellars 2019 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley $32.00
Brian Carter Cellars 2016 Solesce, Columbia Valley $60.00
Burnt Bridge Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc, Horse Heaven Hills $40.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2017 Elephant Mountain Reserve Malbec, Yakima Valley $48.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2017 The Last Best Wife Reserve Red Wine, Columbia Valley $48.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2017 Bordheauxd Red, Columbia Valley $30.00
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Columbia Valley $30.00
Cellardoor Winery 2016 Iron Gate Red Wine, American $32.00
Cellardoor Winery 2018 Sur La Riviere, American $24.00
Chemeketa Community College NV Red Table Wine, American $12.00
Chemeketa Community College 2019 Viognier, Eola-Amity Hills $10.00
Convergence Zone Cellars 2018 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Mistral Grenache, Red Mountain $33.00
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Squall Line, Columbia Valley $35.00
Convergence Zone Cellars 2017 Storm Front, Columbia Valley $29.00
Coyote Canyon Winery 2020 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Albariño, Horse Heaven Hills $21.00
Elevation Cellars 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $30.00
Elevation Cellars 2020 Imperium Riesling, Columbia Valley $20.00
Elevation Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Wahluke Slope $22.00
Fly Rod Cellars 2019 Weinbau Vineyard Muddler Minnow Mourvèdre, Wahluke Slope $33.00
Fujishin Family Cellars 2018 Tempranillo, Snake River Valley $27.00
H/H Estates 2018 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Buck Reserve Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills $42.00
Hat Ranch Winery 2018 Cabernet Franc, Snake River Valley $33.95
Hat Ranch Winery 2018 Merlot, Snake River Valley $25.00
Hat Ranch Winery 2020 Estate Dry Moscato, Snake River Valley $19.95
Holesinsky Winery and Vineyard 2018 Idawine Red Blend, Snake River Valley $12.00
Indian Creek Winery 2020 White Pinot Noir, Snake River Valley $20.00
Jones of Washington 2020 Viognier, Wahluke Slope $14.99
Jovinea Cellars 2018 Touriga Naçional – Tinta Cão, Washington $28.00
Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Malbec, Snake River Valley $45.00
Kerry Hill Winery 2018 Red Blendm Snake River Valley $33.00
King Estate Winery 2019 Paradox Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley $35.00
Locus Wines 2016 Red, Columbia Valley $25.00
Lodmell Cellars 2010 Estate “Bend Sinister” Late Harvest Dessert Wine, Columbia Valley $40.00
Lodmell Cellars 2019 Merlot, Rosé Columbia Valley $25.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 Dion Carlo Carménère, Horse Heaven Hills $40.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 Petit Verdot, Horse Heaven Hills $32.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2019 Tudor Hills Vineyard, Pinot Grigio Yakima Valley $20.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2017 César Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $28.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2019 Martinez Vineyard May Mae Rosé ,Horse Heaven Hills $22.00
Martinez & Martinez Winery 2018 Les Vignes Letendre Syrah, Yakima Valley $34.00
Mt Hood Winery 2020 Van Horn Estate Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Columbia Gorge $24.00
Oregon’s Best Wine 2018 Big Red Barn Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley $35.00
Parma Ridge 2018 Syrah, Snake River Valley $38.00
Shackelford Vintners 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $30.00
Shackelford Vintners 2018 Trip Hazard Syrah, Red Mountain $30.00
Stemilt Creek Winery 2018 Estate Transforming Traditions Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley $30.00
Stemilt Creek Winery 2018 Estate Boss Lady Syrah, Columbia Valley $28.00
SuLei Cellars 2017 six thirteen main, Walla Walla Valley $30.00
The Miscreant Project 2017 Boldfaced Lie, Columbia Valley $18.00
The Miscreant Project 2018 White Lie, Columbia Valley $14.00
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2017 Estate Merlot, Naramata Bench $40.00
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2017 Altitude, Naramata Bench $40.00
Upper Bench Estate Winery 2018 Yard Wine, Naramata Bench $33.00
VIENTO 2020 Malbec Rosé, Columbia Gorge $20.00
Westport Winery NV Peaches on the Beaches, American $29.00
Westport Winery NV Pineapple Express, American $29.00
Westport Winery NV Red Sky At Night, American $33.00
Westport Winery 2019 Fleur de Lis Pinot Gris, Rattlesnake Hills $28.00
Yakima Valley College 2016 Campus Blend Red Wine, Columbia Valley $16.00
Yakima Valley College 2017 Senioritis Red Wine Blend, Columbia Valley $19.00
Yakima Valley College 2020 2-Hour Delay Riesling, Yakima Valley $15.00
Yakima Valley College 2020 Remote Learning Riesling, Yakima Valley $15.00

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