Washington Wine Club – January 2024

2020 Tranche Estate, Cabernet Franc, $45

Background: Tranche is the sister label of Corliss Estates, which was founded in Walla Walla 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

Washington Wine Club – October 2023

2020 Rocky Pond Estate Winery, Stratastone Red Blend, $52

Winery info: After decades of work as a real estate developer, and time spent travelling the world with his family, David Dufenhorst and his wife Michelle bought land in Orondo, Washington, north of Wenatchee, and began planting what eventually grew to 125 acres of estate vineyards along the Columbia River.     Continue reading