2016 J. Bookwalter Winery, Protagonist Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Before founding his eponymous winery in 1982, Jerry Bookwalter helped manage the planting of three top Washington vineyards, Sagemoor, Bacchus, and Dionysus. Continue reading
2017 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley Red, $65
Winery info: As always, Quilceda Creek hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
2016 Tranche Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Tranche is the “sister label” of Corliss Estates, which was founded in 2001 and quickly became one of the top wineries in the state, thanks to ample resources, excellent vineyard sites, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Continue reading
2016 Hightower Cellars, Red Mountain Reserve, $55
Winery info: Founded in 1997 in Woodinville by Tim and Kelly Hightower with the simple winemaking philosophy: “Get the best grapes and don’t screw them up.” Continue reading
2011 Côte Bonneville, Carriage House, $51
Winery info: Hugh and Kathy Shiels bought land in the Yakima Valley in 1991 and soon began tearing out the original orchard to plant classic grape varietals. Continue reading
2016 Avennia, Cabernet Franc, Champoux Vineyard, $49.75
Winery info: Avennia co-founders Chris Peterson and Marty Taucher met at DeLille Cellars where Chris had been assistant winemaker for seven years. Continue reading
2015 Ambassador, Plenipotentiary Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.75
Winery info: Ambassador was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from various backgrounds who shared a belief that “no other experience is quite as enchanting as drinking wine…that something magical happens when you drink wine with friends.” Continue reading
2014 Waters Winery, Cappella, $45
Winery info: Jamie Brown has been crafting wines under his Waters label since 2003, and they have graced our shelves for just as long. Continue reading
2015 Gramercy Cellars, Deuce Syrah, $60
Winery info: Founded in 2005 by master sommelier-turned winemaker, Greg Harrington, who oversaw wine programs at some of the top restaurants in the country before moving to Walla Walla to make Bordeaux- and Rhône-inspired wines in Washington. Continue reading
2016 Guardian Cellars, Gun Metal, $42
Winery info: Jerry Riener volunteered for several years at Matthews Estate, then worked alongside Mark McNeilly at Mark Ryan Winery where he began crafting his own wines as well. Continue reading
