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Dossier Rose

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s website)

Varietal Composition: Syrah

Location: Columbia Valley

Specialty Factor: Less than 500 cases

Cellar Aging: Drink now or cellar until 2026

A Few More Details

This rosé is made in a more serious, complex style that will appeal to all levels of consumers, including wine aficionados. Please do not serve it too cold, ideally at 48-52F, in order to fully enjoy the complex bouquet and delicate texture.

Tasting Notes from Them to You!

The 2024 Dossier Rosé strikes the perfect balance between hedonistic fruit elements and the savory, almost umami-laden mineral and floral elements. This is a deeply packed Rosé with energetic acidity and a beautifully textured palate. The bouquet sets the stage with complex aromatics of blood orange, pomegranate, red currant, succulent herbal tones, and hints of rose petal and honeysuckle. The palate has well delineated notes of red currant, strawberry, just-ripe raspberry, and satsuma peel with nuances of dried herbs, rose petal, and saffron. This wine is beautifully focused with a long, vibrant finish that echoes tones of blood orange, chalky minerality, and white flowers.

Food Pairing Suggestions!

• Think shrimp scampi, seared scallops, oysters, or seared tuna—the wine’s crisp acidity, stone‑fruit, and mineral notes from concrete aging balance peaches, grapefruit, and seafood beautifully
• Enjoy alongside prosciutto, salami, or a charcuterie board. The wine’s vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity cut through salty, savory flavors with ease .
• Ideal with tomato salads, bruschetta, ratatouille, or Mediterranean mezze. Its bright acidity lifts herb‑and‑tomato flavors and enhances olive/herb combinations
• Pairs wonderfully with mature white cheeses, like Brie, goat cheese, or feta. Also great with olives, hummus, and light savory spreads
• Pairs well with green salads, particularly those featuring melon, citrus, strawberries or grilled vegetables alongside vinaigrette or fresh herbs

About:

A NEW GENERATION OF WASHINGTON WINE

Dossier offers a modern approach to luxury wine inspired by the region’s great potential, incredible local talent, and distinctive terroir. We are pursuing world-class wines, built from the ground up, with the intent of creating an elevated and engaging experience for sophisticated wine enthusiasts.  Cheers, Sidney Rice & Tim Lenihan

Cadence Camerata

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s website)

Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, & Merlot

Location: Cara Mia Vineyard, Red Mountain

Specialty Factor: Small numbers produced annually 

Cellar Aging: Drink now or cellar until 2038

A Few More Details

camerata, n. a. A group living together harmoniously or pursuing a common artistic or intellectual interest, b. A small group of musicians or singers who perform together, typically specializing in chamber music, c. Cadence Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from its estate, Cara Mia Vineyard.

Tasting Notes from Them to You!

A highly structured wine at this point in its young life.  A deep nose with whiffs of Red Mountain dust.  Iron and stones comingle with black berry fruit on the palate leading to grippy tannins and a long finish.  Decant to allow the deep aroma to blossom or better yet, tuck this one away in the cellar for the wine to reach its full potential.  Oh, the wine that awaits the patient!

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Beef (grilled steak, roast beef, filet mignon): The tannins cut through fat while spice notes complement the savory crust .
• Venison or lamb (herb-crusted or roasted): Leaner game meats pair beautifully, enhancing the wine’s earthy, herbal character
• Cured meats (prosciutto, salami) and cheese (aged cheddar, Gouda, Manchego): The wine’s tobacco and cedar notes complement the salt and umami, while acidity keeps the palate fresh.
• Mushroom risotto or portobello “steak”: Earthy, meaty mushroom dishes resonate with the wine’s herbal and mineral tones—and balance its tannic backbone.
• 70%+ dark chocolate or chocolate truffles: A match made in heaven—dark fruit and cedar in the wine harmonize with the bitterness and richness of chocolate.

About:

Ben Smith and Gaye McNutt continue their run of brilliant Bordeaux-inspired efforts from their tiny Seattle label.

–  J. Bonné

Benjamin Smith: Owner, Engineer, Cyclist, Photographer, Winemaker

Gaye McNutt: Owner, Attorney, Triathlete, Financial Analyst, Nose