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
Tag Archives: Washington Wines
Washington Wine Club – September 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – August 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – July 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – June 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – May 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – April 2019
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
Washington Wine Club – March 2019
2015 Cadence, Bel Canto, $60
Winery info: This is the fifteenth vintage of the Bel Canto we’ve featured in this club, so Cadence Winery hardly needs any introduction. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – February 2019
2014 Buty Winery, Rockgarden Estate Mourvèdre, $48
Winery info: Buty made its debut with the 2000 vintage and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most respected wineries in the state thanks to their talent, experience, and the assistance of legendary consulting winemaker, Zelma Long. Continue reading
Washington Wine Club – January 2019
2015 L’Ecole No. 41, Perigee, $55
Winery info: The third oldest winery in the Walla Walla Valley, L’Ecole No. 41 was founded in 1983 by Jean and Baker Ferguson. Continue reading
