ABEJA

2011 Merlot, Columbia Valley $45

Dense and concentrated flavors of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, with
overtones of earth, cocoa and espresso, all framed by stand-up tannins and good acidity—a stylish merlot.

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Heather Hill, Walla Walla Valley $55

Intense, dark, and rich estate fruit delivers bold and brooding flavors of toasty blackberry and plum accented by smoke, graphite, lavender, a touch of cedar, and earth. Hearty, complex, and ageable.

àMAURICE CELLARS

2010 Grenache, Boushey Vineyard $38

Up-an-coming variety from an important vineyard. Soft berry flavors with floral notes and spice.

2010 Chardonnay, Connor Lee Vineyard $28
Well-balanced lees-influenced chardonnay with apple, pear, vanilla, and spice notes.

AMAVI

2010 Syrah, Les Collines, Walla Walla $34

Intense and concentrated blackberry and plum flavors with lots of spice and floral notes.

2012 Sémillon, Walla Walla Valley $21

Rich and complex, with flavors of kiwi and melon made vibrant by good acidity.

BERGEVIN LANE

2008 Intuition Reserve Red Wine, Columbia Valley $59

Wonderfully full aromas and tastes of blackberries, blueberries, mocha, cedar, earth, and lavender.

2010 Syrah, Princess, Walla Walla $52

Ripe, dark fruits are framed by great acidity and firm tannins; powerful and yet balanced.

BUTY

2012 Chardonnay, Conner Lee Vineyard, Columbia Valley $40

Ripe and silky, but with great freshness of white peach and pear notes.

2010 Rediviva of the Stones, Walla Walla $55

Savory syrah flavors are ringed by silky notes of dried herbs, roasted meat, and black fruits.

CADARETTA

2012 SBS (Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon), Coumbia Valley $23

Beautifully bright and lively, full of fresh stone fruit flavors.

2010 Windthrow, Columbia Valley $50

Effusive notes of herbs, dried potpourri, and concentrated plum and blackberry fruitiness.

CANOE RIDGE

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Horse Heaven Hills $17

Supple texture awash with flavors of dark fruit ringed by spices and espresso.

2009 Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $22

Flavors of plums and blueberries dance with vanilla, toast, and cedar tones.

CHARLES SMITH

2011 K Syrah, The Beautiful, Walla Walla Valley $60

Concentrated black fruit flavors packed with spicy notes of cigar box, dried earth, and minerals.

2011 K Syrah, Milbrandt $30

Big flavors of black cherries, dried plums, freshly-turned garden soil, and lots of minerality.

CORLISS

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DOUBLEBACK

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DUNHAM CELLARS

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, XVI, Columbia Valley $45

Spry and fresh, with plenty of black cherry, blackberry fruitiness, this is a supple cabernet enjoyable now but with the stuffing to age.

DUSTED VALLEY VINTNERS

2009 Chardonnay, Old Vines, Yakima Valley $30

Wonderfully balanced, soft flavors of peach and apple but with the acidity needed to keep everything fresh and forward.

2011 Syrah, Stained Tooth, Columbia Valley $32

Dark and dense, packed with sweet blackberry and plum flavors with accents of black pepper, spices, and violets.

FIGGINS

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FLYING TROUT & TERO ESTATES

2011 Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina $19

Yes, made in Argentina by a Walla Walla winemaker: a fresh, dry white wine with lots of minerality—a unique wine!

FOUNDRY VINEYARDS

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon $42

Satisfying aromas of floral-accented ripe fruit combine with flavors of dark cassis and plum fruits, ringed with savory notes of earth, toast, and chalk, all on a structure of firm tannins and fresh acidity.

GRAMERCY CELLARS

2010 Syrah, Lagniappe, Columbia Valley $55

Wonderful fruit focus is brought forward thanks to lively acidity. Full of minerals, black pepper, and spices on a velvety frame.

2010 Tempranillo, Ingio Montoya, Walla Walla Valley $42

Plenty of everything: dark berries, earth, tannin, dried flowers; a complex and age-worthy wine.

KERLOO CELLARS

2011 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley $40

Dense flavors of plums and dark berry fruits are well framed by acidity and stout tannins, with notes of earth, smoke, fig, and vanilla.

LEONETTI CELLAR

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L’ECOLE NO. 41

2010 Red Wine, Perigee, Estate, Walla Walla Valley $49

Rich, earthy flavors of ripe plums and blackberries are ringed with notes of forest floor, pie crust, and dried flowers.

2012 White Wine, Luminescence, Estate, Walla Walla Valley $19

Tropical fruit notes and honeysuckle flowers dominate this bright Sémillon-cetered blend.

LONG SHADOWS

2010 Merlot, Pedestal, Columbia Valley $55

Blackberry jam, anise, vanilla, and dried potpourri make for a wonderful mélange of Merlot-ness.

2012 Riesling, Poet’s Leap, Columbia Valley $20

Vibrant flavors of white peach, apricot, and summer grass are bold and refreshing thans to great acidity.

MANNINA CELLARS

2010 Sangiovese, Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley $26

Pretty cherry flavors are clear and lip-smacking, with notes of baking spices and dried herbs.

NORTHSTAR

2008 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley $50

Essence of Merlot flavors: crushed dark red fruits, velvety texture, fine tannins and fresh acidity.

2009 Red Wine, Stella Maris, Columbia Valley $29

Plenty of sweet berry flavors and notes of chocolate, spice, and smoke make for a sweet/savory experience.

OTIS KENYON

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley $34

Dark berries wrapped in toast, cinnamon, leather, and dried sage.

PEPPER BRIDGE

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley $60

Dense, pure Cabernet character: leather, cassis, earth, cocoa, herbs.

2010 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley $50

A Merlot built to age: well-structured, focused flavors of blue and black berries, oak, toast, cola, licorice.

SEVEN HILLS WINERY

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley $45

Aromatic notes of crushed cassis and blackberry fruit, similar flavors on the palate, plus mocha and vanilla accents.

SLEIGHT OF HAND CELLARS

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, The Illusionist, Columbia Valley $45

Balanced cabernet fruit flavors of cassis and blueberries combine with coffee, tobacco leaf, and baking spices for a hearty mouthful.

SPRING VALLEY VINEYARD

2010 Syrah, Nina Lee, Walla Walla Valley $50

Intense black raspberry and violets with black pepper accents and anise: succulent and long.

2010 Red Wine, Uriah, Walla Walla Valley $45

Currant and blackberry flavors are lush and tasty in the mouth, great structure and powerful finish.

TAMARACK CELLARS

2011 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley $30

Fresh raspberry and baking spices, plus a sense of cherry cobbler, give this wine a forward feel.

2008 Red Wine, DuBrul Vineyard Reserve, Rattlesnake Hills $50

Focused flavors of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry are complemented by layers of mocha, vanilla, cedar, and leather: a complex, satisfying wine.

WATERBROOK

2011 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $12

Rich buttery chardonnay with plump flavors of caramel coated apples, pineapple, and ripe pear.

2011 Malbec, Columbia Valley $15

Dark cherry and plum flavors offer added complexity of leather, dark chocolate, and oak-accented earth.

WATERS WINERY

2010 Syrah, Loess, Walla Walla Valley $50

Blackberry and plum fruit are surrounded by notes of chocolate, leather, toast, all with an opulent texture.

2010 Red Wine, Interlude, Columbia Valley $28

Tasty Bordeaux-style blend offers cassis and blackberry fruit center with accents of garden soil and anise.

WOODWARD CANYON

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon “Old Vines”, Washington State $89

Touchstone Walla Walla Cabernet, explodes with varietal character: cassis, dried basil, espresso, earth, lavender—lots of complexity!

2010 Erratic Reserve, Walla Walla Valley $66

Rhône-style blend delivers expansive aromatics and gobs of black fruitiness with anise, cocoa, and dried herb accents.

ZERBA CELLARS

2012 Roussanne, Walla Walla Valley $20

Round notes of cantaloupe, apricot, and yellow fruits make for a juicy mouthful.

2010 Tempranillo, Walla Walla Valley $38

Black raspberry fruit with earth, graphite, and minerals making for a brooding but tasty wine.