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| | Sineann Sweet Sydney Columbia Gorge | | | Zinfandel Icewine, tastes of Blackberries, pepper, and raisons. Perfect dessert wine to accompany cheese. Grapes from Columbia river gorge.
| | | Sineann Old Ball And Chain The Dalles, OR | | | Late Harvest Syrah, tastes like a blackberry pie in a bottle.
Grapes from McDermott’s Vineyard in The Dalles.
| | 2001 | Medici Cantoria Ice Riesling Willamette Valley, OR | | | A sensational mouthful of pear, honey, apricot and vanilla flavors that swirl and linger through the exceedingly long finish.
| | | R.L. Buller and Son Muscat Victoria, Australia | | | Smooth, Unctuous and brimming with Muscat spiciness, finishing with toffee and prune flavors. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate rating 97
| | 2000 | Porto Kopke Vintage Portugal | | | Inky purplish-black and fully opaque color. Concentrated plums, ripe cherry berry and sweet prunes on the nose. Medium-bodied with honest flavors of plum and well endowed, dense, extremely sweet blackberry fruit.
| | 2003 | Viento Sangiovese “Cuvée Tuition” Columbia Valley, WA | | | A blend of this Italian varietal grown in two great vineyards Pepper Bridge (81%) and Alder Ridge (19%). Classic dusty cherry aromas and deep spicy flavors mark this dry and delicious wine.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta
| | 2004 | Barbera D’Asti by Marchesi Di Gresy | | | Ruby red with intense violet hues, strong bouquet with rich typical aromas of intense red berry fruits and ripe cherry
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta
| | 1999 | Il Borro Toscana Tuscany, Italy | | | Lots of strawberry jam, berry and red licorice on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, with silky and refined tannins and a long, fruity finish. From Ferruccio Ferragamo, the fashion magnate.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta
| | 1998 | Paul Jaboulet AÎNÉ Hermitage La Chappelle | | | Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods. Wine Spectator 96
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| 2005 | A to Z Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR | | | Plump and generous with cherry and currant flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2004 | Ponzi Tavola Willamette Valley, OR | | | Bright red cherry, cinnamon and sandalwood in the nose lead to a mouth of black fruit; cassis, black raspberry and ripe blueberry
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2004 | Pheasant Valley Pinot Noir Hood River, OR | | | Fresh raspberry and candied cherries with gentle touches of black pepper.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2003 | Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR | | | Open-textured and defly balanced to let the currant, plum and
white pepper flavors emerge uncontested by fine-grain tannins.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2004 | Sineann Oregon Pinot Noir (375 ml) Oregon | | | A very long and deep Pinot, A blend of Sineann’s best vineyards.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2005 | Sineann Oregon Pinot Noir (750 ml) Oregon | | | A very long and deep Pinot, A blend of Sineann’s best vineyards.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | | Medicci Block I, II Estate Reserve Willamette Valley, OR | | | Aromas of candied cherry, with sage, lavender and clove spice with hints of smoke and rustic cedar.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2003 | Mckinlay Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR | | | Harmonious and appealing for its floral blackberry and spice flavors, finishing with fine-grained tannins that meld beautifully.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2004 | Sineann Wyeast Vineyard Hood River, OR | | | Ripe and fine textured with blueberry and cherry profile a
firm and intense Pinot. Grapes from Hood River, OR
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2005 | Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR | | | Smooth and round with cherry and herb flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2004 | Beaux Freres Belles Soeurs Willamette Valley, OR | | | Ripe and fine textured with blueberry and cherry profile a firm and intense Pinot.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2003 | Argyle Nuthouse Willamette Valley, OR | | | Polished and rich in texture, shows off its ripe cherry, blackberry and a faint note of earth that lingers along with the fruit, wrapped in a light veil of toasty oak. Wine Spectator Highly Recommended 93 rating
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | 2001 | Cristom Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR | | | An elegant and refined red that carries its ripe blackberry and currant flavors in a velvety package.
Entrée suggestions: Grilled salmon, duck, chicken, or tuna
| | | Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel Sonoma, CA | | | Juicy, complex boysenberry and blackberry fruit with ripe, integrated tannins, and a touch of cedar.
Entrée suggestions: hearty pasta, beef, and lamb
| | 2004 | Ridge Sonoma County Three Valleys Sonoma, CA | | | Floral, blackberry, and wild berry flavors. A subtle, graceful red.
Entrée suggestions: hearty pasta, beef, and lamb
| | 2004 | The Pines Old Vine Zinfandel The Dalles, OR | | | Big, intense Zinfandel. Grapes come from some of the oldest vines in the country.
Entrée suggestions: hearty pasta, beef, and lamb
| | 2002 | Ridge Pagani Ranch | | | Ripe and supple, with rich black cherry and blackberry jam flavors that are well-focused, smooth and harmonious, finishing with exotic spices and touches of herb and cedar.
Entrée suggestions: hearty pasta, beef, and lamb
| | 2001 | Viento Lonesome Spring Ranch Syrah Columbia Valley, WA | | | Juicy, toasty syrah with subtle hints of floral viognier in the scent and black cherry fruit flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2002 | Chateau Saint Michelle Reserve Syrah Columbia Valley, WA | | | Rich and satisfying flavors of red currant combine with licorice, graham, and toasty wood to deliver a spice-and-fruit-filled mouthful.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2003 | Dominio Syrah Columbia Gorge | | | Big toasty oak nose, hints of smoke, dark roasted espresso bean, black stone fruit and berry flavors, hints of licorice, mint and anise. Grapes from the Columbia River Gorge.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2004 | Syncline McKinley Springs Vineyard Syrah Horse Heaven Hills, WA | | | Well balanced wine with aromas and flavors of blueberries and cola.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2001 | McCrea Syrah Amerique Yakima Valley, WA | | | Similar in style to an Australian Shiraz, with clean berry driven fruit surrounding an oak structure.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2004 | Betz La Côte Rouse Red Mountain, WA | | | Dense and focused, with firm tannins around a pulsating core of ripe blackberry, dark plum and meaty, cedary notes Wine. Spectator 95
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2003 | Sequel Syrah Columbia Valley, WA | | | Made by John Duval, of Penfolds Grange Fame, his supple, refined style offers layers of cherry, blueberry and hints of pomegranates.
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods
| | 1998 | Paul Jaboulet AÎNÉ Hermitage La Chappelle | | | Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. Wine Spectator 96
Entrée suggestions: Steaks and well seasoned foods.
| | 2000 | Meridian Merlot California | | | Soft, supple, and generous, with currant and black cherry flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2003 | Syncline Merlot Bingen, WA | | | Ripe and concentrated with intense aromas of raspberries, currants and coffee. Columbia Valley Grapes, wine made in Bingen.
Entrée suggestions: Simple cold salads or rich fish such as halibut.
| | 2003 | Northstar Merlot Walla Walla, WA | | | A sappy, concentrated, seamless wine, it is velvety-textured, intensely flavorful, and lush. Layered with black cherries, blackberries, spices, and raspberries, this is a broad, engaging offering. WA 92
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2001 | Pepper Bridge Merlot Columbia Valley, WA | | | Bright and Zingy with layers of blackberry, cherry, and subtle oak. WS 92
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2003 | Pedestal Merlot Columbia Valley, WA | | | Broadens on the palate to reveal lush layers of thick, silky-textured red fruits. Pure, concentrated, and medium to full-bodied. Wine Advocate 94
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2003 | Leonetti Merlot Walla Walla, WA | | | Round and open-textured, an elegant, harmonious red with black currant,wild berry and plum flavors at the center, shaded with cedary, spicy notes. WS 91
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2004 | Leonetti Merlot Walla Walla, WA | | | Round and open-textured, an elegant, harmonious red with black currant,wild berry and plum flavors at the center, shaded with cedary, spicy notes. WS 91
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | | Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Columbia Valley, WA | | | A light Cabernet with blackberry and raspberry flavors and a silky finish.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | | Hogue Genesis Washington | | | Ripe and generous with currant and black cherry flavors.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2001 | Chateau Saint Michelle Canoe Ridge Cabernet Columbia Valley, WA | | | Supple and refined, offering black cherry, currant, white pepper and sage character. WS 90 rating
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | | Cathedral Ridge Cabernet Hood River, OR | | | Full berry flavors and soft approachable body with a smooth
lingering finish.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2003 | Sineann Baby Poux Vineyard Cabernet Willamette Valley, OR | | | Blueberry and currant flavors, persisting impressively on the finish, framed with spicy oak and balanced with lively acidity to keep it going. WS 92
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2003 | Betz Përe de Famille Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, WA | | | Classy cabernet aromas of cassis, blueberry, tobacco leaf, mocha and oak spices. Sweet, lush and thick. 93 points -Steven Tanzer
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 1998 | Heitz Bella Oaks Reserve Napa, CA | | | Powerful and complex with lots of ripe cherry and spice flavors. The finish hints of coffee and French oak.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2001 | Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet | | | Rich and full bodied with a mixture of cedar, currant, and cherry flavors.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2004 | Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Napa, CA | | | A stylish wine with layers of rich currant, herb, and black cherry flavors. WS 92
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2001 | Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa, CA | | | Excellent structure and depth with a firm well defined core of
currant, sage, and plum. WS 93
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef, and hearty pasta.
| | 2003 | Leonetti Cabernet Walla Walla, WA | | | Firm, with a tight core of cedary currant and dark plum flavors, picking up hints of earthy sage and dusky spice notes. WS 92
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2002 | Leonetti Cabernet Walla Walla, WA | | | Firm, with a tight core of cedary currant and dark plum flavors, picking up hints of earthy sage and dusky spice notes. WS 92
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 1997 | Sterling Napa Valley Reserve Napa, CA | | | Dark ruby in color with aromas of sweet toasty oak, elegant black plum and briar fruit layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa and cedar. WS 93
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2004 | Syncline Subduction Red Bingen, WA | | | 60% Syrah, 38% Mourvedre, and 2% Viognier
Reminiscent of wines of the Southern Rhone Valley, this is our answer to a Washington version of a Cotes-du-Rhone Villages wine. Displays vivid cherries, pomegranate and blackberry with layers of exotic spices.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta.
| | 2003 | Walter Clore Private Reserve - Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley, WA | | | Made by Columbia Crest. Polished, lithe and seductive, its ripe currant and blueberry fruit shaded nicely with peppery, creamy oak notes. Wine Spectator 93
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta
| | 2003 | Chester-Kidder Walla Walla, WA | | | A sturdy Syrah-Cabernet blend, its cedary, dark-fruit-laced personality is firm, structured, and boasts loads of exotic spice flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2002 | Piroutte Walla Walla, WA | | | 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 10% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot
Reveals a super nose of sweet black fruits, tar, and licorice. An immensely broad wine, it unleashes creamy waves of black fruits on the palate that are powerfully flavored and linger throughout its extensive finish.
Entrée suggestions: Beef, duck, lamb, tuna, pasta with red sauces.
| | 2002 | Col Solare Red Mountain, WA | | | Explodes from the glass with aromas of black fruits, tar, and licorice. Armed with gorgeous intensity, this broad, medium to full-bodied wine displays tar, blackberry, rose, and dark cherry flavors reminiscent of a top-notch Italian wine. Pure, powerful, and studded with exquisitely ripe tannin, this gem also reveals a long, suave finish." Wine Advocate 94
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta
| | 2000 | Quintessa Red Wine Blend | | | Smoky tobacco and cedary flavors dominate, with a dry leathery taste and firm tannins.
Entrée Suggestions: Lamb, beef and, hearty pasta.
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| | Domaine Ste. Michele Blanc de Noir Columbia Valley NV Washington | | | Bright and crisp with peppery peach flavors.
| | | Mumm Cuvee Napa Valley Brut Pestige | | | Creamy intense and lively, with flavors of pear, spice, and vanilla.
| | 2001 | Argyle Brut Willamette Valley, OR | | | Apricot and pear fruit with a toasted yeast edge are balanced atop a crisp, mineral structure
| | | Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Champagne, France | | | Complex and beguiling, with floral, rosemary, candied citrus and mineral aromas. Wine spectator top 100 with a score of 91 points.
| | 1998 | Duval-Leroy Blanc De Chardonnay Champagne, France | | | Vanilla bean, citrus and honey notes, with an aftertaste of grilled hazelnuts. WS 94 (Highly Recommended)
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| | Covey Run Riesling Washington | | | Lime and apricot aromas with a sweet, balanced palate that teems with white pepper-scented fruit, lingering well.
Entrée suggestions: Simple cold salads or rich fish such as halibut.
| | | Chateau Saint Michelle Indian Wells Riesling Washington | | | Soft and elegant, with lovely peach, pineapple and lemon flavors mingling enticingly as the finish lingers, echoing the fruit and a touch of mineral.
Entrée suggestions: Simple cold salads or rich fish such as halibut.
| | | Holloron “LA Pavillon” Riesling Willamette Valley, OR | | | Single Vineyard Riesling, with aromas of tangerine ginger, and cantaloupe.
Entrée suggestions: Simple cold salads or rich fish such as halibut.
| | | Syncline Viognier Columbia Gorge | | | Rich and opulent with peach, honeysuckle and fig aromas finishing with vanilla and hazelnut nuances.
Entrée suggestions: Simple cold salads, spicey foods, or fish.
| | | Erath Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, OR | | | Crisp and spicy with a lingering taste of cinnamon.
| | | Ca’Bella Pinot Grigio Willamette Valley, OR | | | Tropical fruit and citrus aromas with mineral and floral elements.
Entrée suggestions: Full flavored seafood or chicken
| | | Mt. Hood Winery Pinot Gris Hood River, OR | | | Light citrus tones give way to a slight mineral and melon taste.
Entrée suggestions: Full flavored seafood or chicken
| | | Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, OR | | | Bright, fruity, and creamy in style.
Entrée suggestions: Full flavored seafood or chicken
| | | Maryhill Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Gorge | | | Refreshing rainwater-like clean. Subtle tones of green apple tartness.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and shellfish
| | | Giesen Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand | | | Light and Airy with citrus, apple, and fresh herb flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and shellfish
| | | Drylands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand | | | Lime, mineral, passion fruit and a crunch of celery, all mingling with zesty grapefruit as the finish lingers.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and shellfish
| | | Cathedral Ridge Chardonnay | | | Subtle caramel and vanilla flavors without being overpowered by oak.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | | Pheasant Valley Chardonnay Hood River, OR | | | Spicey Oak over ripe apple fruit and mineral notes.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | | Chateau Ste Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay Washington | | | Pear, Grapefruit and peach aromas with subdued oak notes. Wine Spectator rating 92.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | | Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Sonoma, CA | | | Fresh and crisp with floral notes. #1 selling Chardonnay by the bottle in US restaurants.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | 2002 | Beringer Sbragia Limited-release Napa, CA | | | Superrich , brimming with ripe pear, fig and honeysuckle. Robert Parker Rated 95. WS rated 94.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | | Paul Hobbs Richard Dinner Vineyard Sonoma, CA | | | A rich, complex, heady mix of ripe pear, fig and honeysuckle fruit with distinctive high toast and smoky oak.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
| | | Viento Sangiovese Rosé Chukar Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley | | | A serious, dry rosé produced from young vines. Bright strawberry–cherry aromas and deep fresh flavors.
Entrée suggestions: Rich cream dishes, light pasta, and chicken
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