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"Vintage Specific Characteristics:The 2010 vintage was a slightly cooler one, producing a wine in some ways more like left bank "Bordeaux." Still we saw beautifully mature fruit from lower yields through shoot thinning, leaf stripping and over all better viticultural practices. All fruit was

"Coming from the Columbia Valley in Washington State, the Charles and Charles Rose assails your nostrils with the smell of ultra fresh strawberries and raspberries. It goes down dry, crisp and dangerously easy. Bring a bottle to beach house, drink too much of this while sitting on your stoop, and

Stephen Tanzer 94"A Bordeaux blend based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon; from Champoux Vineyard): Good bright red-ruby. Super Ripe aromas of cassis, cocoa powder, sandalwood and nutty oak. Supple, creamy, full and deep, with lush flavors of red fruits, spices and sandalwood given shape by underlying

Stephen Tanzer 93"Bright ruby-red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, cherry liqueur and sandalwood; I sense the Taransaud barrels. Sweet, densely packed and full, showing a plush, velvety texture to its flavors of red berries and forest floor. This wonderfully suave, seamless wine finishes with a

" Vineyards: 65% Alder Ridge Vineyard —atop a series of arid ridges rising 1000 ft from the Columbia River; volcanic soils; 25% Milbrandt Vineyard—farmed by the Milbrandt family on the Wahlke Slope; steep south facing slope; 6% Frenchman Hills Vineyard—on the famed Royal Slope in the Columbia

Wine Spectator 94"Offers freshness, purity and depth in a sleek package, with rose petal accents to the ripe blackberry, dark plum and brioche aromas and flavors. Lingers with deftness on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 370 cases made." ~ HS" Our inaugural release of “The Hidden” Syrah.

" PURE VELVET! Milk chocolate, wild blackberry, baking spice, rose oil...beautifully perfumed Washington in a glass....Velvet Devil? HELL YEAH!"

" A pedal-to-the metal Washington Port delivering tiers of jazzy blueberry, plum and orange flavors. Rich and concentrated with a subtle note of raspberry chocolate. This is what Barnard Griffin Port is all about: fruity, accessible and delicious!" ~Winemaker note

Wine Enthusiast 93"Editor's ChoiceOne wishes that Mike Januik made more Rieslings, as the few he’s made from Bacchus Vineyard fruit have been excellent. This is made in a bright, spicy, palate-pleasing style, and it offers lively flavors of citrus, orange and pear. A hint of mint, a splash of