2008 Columbia Wine

The Columbia Valley is the heart and soul of Washingtons wine industry. A parched and windswept desert, it covers nearly half of the state and includes such famed regions as Walla Walla Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. Our 2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet features grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards in each of these areas. A dark, ...

Red currants and ripe, wild strawberries meld with oak spice and an attractive hint of earthiness in this vibrant wine. Well-integrated tannins provide a velvety mouth-feel, layers of structure and a long, pleasant finish.Blend: 45% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah

The 2008 La Serenne is a black purple color, all the way to the edge, and has penetrating aromas and depth of favor. Like the previous years, La Serenne shows the same sauvage (wild) character that Syrah from a cooler site can take on: blackberry and black cherry are accented by anise, rocks, spice and leather. It's dense and yet ...

Aromas of graphite, cedar and raspberry bush gently rise from the glass. A second smell reveals deeper notes of ripe fruit and coffee/mocha. The wine's entry is firm but luscious as the wine spreads out over the entire palate. Soft tannins coat the tongue and flavors of cherry and cranberry mix with toasted oak and hints of vanilla. The finish ...

Our Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon showcases our best Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hill and Yakima Valley appellations. We blended a bit morethan usual in 2008 to amplify the fruit and take advantage of the earlier ripening varieties in a cool year, like Malbec and Petit Verdot.Aromatically the wine shows plum, blueberry, red and black ...

A bright, balanced wine with notes of black cherry, spice, and coconut leading to a long, smoky finish. Based on this winemaker's extensive research, this wine pairs well with just about anything but especially grilled steak and lamb.Blend: 78% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

The 2005 vintage of this wine was ranked #1 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2009Crafted in a classic Bordeaux style and sourced from low-yielding vineyards within the best appellations of the Columbia Valley. This wine delivers an enticing bouquet of spice, anise and rose petals. On the palate a perfect balance of cherry, berry and coco flavors ...