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Latta Latta GSM

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

Varietal Composition: Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre

Location: Upland, Lawrence, & Freewater Rocks

Cellar Aging: Drink now or cellar until 2026

A Few More Details: 

Fermented on native yeast and punched down by hand for an average 28 days before pressing. This blend is aged in neutral 500L and 228L barrels for 22 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes 

Garnet hued blend with aromatics of black cherry macerated with black pepper, gun metal, sanguine. Crackling palate with solid acid and polished tannin. Grenache gives the red fruited framework and garrigue, Syrah the gamey depth and expansive mouthfeel, Mourvèdre holds down the bottom with bloodied blackberry and spice

Food Pairing

• Grilled Lamb Chops with rosemary and garlic
• Smoked or BBQ Ribs (especially with dry rubs or cherry-based sauces)
• Duck Breast with berry reduction or pomegranate glaze
• Roast Chicken with herbes de Provence
• Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
• Ratatouille (the roasted Provençal kind)
• Lentil Stew with smoked paprika and thyme
• Eggplant Parmesan or moussaka

From them to you:

Latta Wines puts uncommon varietals from the most unique vineyards in Washington State on center stage. Years of scouring the geologically diverse soils of Eastern Washington led to an initial release of two very special wines, then four and so on. The extremely small production, mostly Rhone offerings are put forward from sustainable vineyard sites after fermentation with native yeast and aging in mostly neutral french barrique and puncheon.

Latta Wines was founded in 2011 by winemaker and owner Andrew Latta. Andrew came to wine through years of restaurant work, from bussing tables in his home state of Kentucky all the way to a Sommelier position in Thailand, directing one of the finest wine programs in the country. Those restaurant years still give tremendous context to the way our wines are made and presented.  Leaving that world behind, Andrew dove head first into production in Walla Walla almost 20 years ago. A ten year odyssey from harvest hand to Winemaker at a notable Washington Winery set the stage for the launch of Latta Wines. Seattle has been our home since 2015, please join us at the winery in SoDo (south of downtown) or in our new Woodinville location. We hope to see you soon!

COTE BONNEVILLE ESTATE BOTTLED ‘TRAIN STATION’

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

Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon

Location: Yakima Valley

Cellar Aging: Drink now or cellar until 2027

A Few More Details: 

2020 was a big fruit year and this Cabernet benefited from the almost perfect growing season.

“I continue to absolutely love what Kerry Shiels does with her Cote Bonneville releases. These are classic, impeccably made, age-worthy wines that merit attention.” -Jeb Dunnuck

Tasting Notes 

It’s grapey, with raspberry and ripe red fruits.  Notes of sassafras, maple, and cardamom bring complexity to the soft tannins and lingering palate.  This is a great example of Train Station.

Food Pairing

• Grilled Ribeye or New York Strip with rosemary butter
• Slow-braised Short Ribs with red wine reduction
• Lamb Chops with garlic-herb crust
• Beef Tenderloin with mushroom demi-glace
• Portobello mushrooms stuffed with herbs, walnuts, and lentils
• Lentil and walnut meatballs in tomato-wine sauce
• Venison steaks or elk burgers
• Duck confit with blackberry compote
• Beef Wellington or steak & kidney pie

From them to you:

Recognizing the uniqueness of DuBrul Vineyard, we founded Côte Bonneville in 2001 to showcase this special site. Producing around 2500 cases per year, we are pleased to be able to show the range of grapes and terroirs within the vineyard, while maintaining the exceptional attention to detail to each and every lot. By combining traditional winemaking techniques with cutting edge science, we craft estate-grown DuBrul Vineyard grapes into world class wines. The exceptional winemaking and DuBrul Vineyard character shine through year after year.

The wines of Côte Bonneville have been recognized by consumers and critics alike. The pedigree of DuBrul Vineyard and Côte Bonneville wines can be seen in our consistently high ratings.