Columbia Valley

Wine Spectator 93"Chewy with tannin, but bursting with fresh currant and plum,sneaking in hints of mint and black tea as the finish lingers. Agraceful wine that has miles to go. Best from 2013 through 2018." - H.S.Columbia Crest, part of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, is Washington's

Wine Spectator 89"Polished, lively and refined, with pretty white peach, floral and oatmeal notes that come together smoothly and linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 200,000 cases made."

Wine Spectator 87"Polished, refined and appealing for its juicy currant and spicy oak flavors, which linger nicely. Drink now." –HS

Wine Spectator 90"This sleek, appealing white brims with lemony pear and spice flavors, finishing with a refreshing lilt and surprising intensity. Drink now through 2015. 20,000 cases made." ~HS

Wine Enthusiast 91WE TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2012 Rank 10"A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There’s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length."~PG

Wine Spectator 89BEST VALUE"This complex red exhibits layer flavors of blackberries and plums with a subtle spiciness and silky mouthfeel that leads to a long, elegant finish. "

Wine Spectator 87"Lithe, with a refined feel to the dark berry, cherry and herb flavors, lingering gently. Drink now." –HS

" Exhibiting big, bold flavors, our Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon highlights these classic characteristics while softening the edges just enough to call attention to delicate aromas and fruit complexity. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, plum and spice on the mid-palate are complemented by

Wine Spectator 88"This sweet, soft Riesling shows a slight prickle of carbonation to reach for balance, offering pear and apricot flavors that remain fresh through the finish" –HS

Wine Spectator 89"Lithe, polished and approachable, with generous raspberry, cranberry, floral and white chocolate flavors that linger easily against refined tannins. Drink now through 2016. 69,000 cases made." ~HS

Wine Spectator 89"Chewy, nicely focused and appealing, with ripe black cherry and licorice flavors that dance deftly on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 225,000 cases made." –HS

Wine Spectator 87"This deftly balanced red shows dark plum and blueberry flavors on a soft texture. Supple finish. Drink now." –HS

Wine Spectator 88"This white is polished, light and refined, with pretty pear and cream flavors showing deft balance. Drink now through 2014. 15,028 cases made." –HS

Wine Advocate 90"From among the multitude of inexpensive Charles Smith wines he showed me only his 2011 Riesling Kung Fu Girl and I simply could not find time to explore that range further. Despite its near ubiquity in U.S. markets, I had not tasted any previous installment of this Smith hit –

Wine Spectator 87"Light, bright and spicy, with pear, tangerine and floral flavors, lingering easily. Drink now."

Wine Advocate 90"The 2009 Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard was fermented and aged sur lie in 53% new French oak for 9 months. Aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, poached pear, spiced apple and tropical notes lead to a wine in need of another 1-2 years to fully blossom. Still tightly wound but with

Wine Enthusiast 91"A marvelous effort in a difficult year, this textbook Washington riesling is bursting with apricot and peach fruit goodness. Round and polished, it lengthens itself and adds texture with an excellent wash of minerality." ~ P.G.

" My goal with the Columbia Valley Chardonnay is to make a pleasurable, food-friendly Chardonnay. This is a fresh, soft style of Chardonnay with bright apple and sweet citrus fruit character and subtle spice and oak nuances. We blend Chardonnay grapes from vineyards all over Washington's Columbia

Wine Spectator 90"Supple, focused and appealing for the floral, vaguely meaty overtones to the nicely detailed blackberry and dark plum fruit. Finishes with finesse. Drink now through 2016."—H.S.

Wine Enthusiast 88"The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It’s all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling

Wine Spectator 90"Fresh, light and vibrant, with juicy, tangy pineapple and pear fruit, picking up floral notes as the off-dry finish lingers. Drink now through 2017. 7,000 cases made." ~H.S.

"A wonderfully fragrant blend, supple and loaded with berries and darker notes of licorice and coffee. This is sophisticated and European in style—meaning lighter alcohol and less sugar—but in return you get substance and grip. Though it’s built for near-term drinking, there’s nothing lightor

Wine Advocate 92"The 2007 Merlot Columbia Valley was blended from 14 vineyards while the wine was made with 40-60% whole berries depending upon the site. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak. It reveals a nose of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, lavender, cassis, and black currant.

"This Riesling wine offers up aromas and flavors of orange peel, honeyed lemon, stone fruit and vanilla. A pleasing mineral character adds depth, and the signature tangerine and apricot linger on the finish." ~Winery Notes

Robert Parker 92+"The 2007 Sentinel Red is the Milbrandt flagship. It is composed of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec aged for 14 months in 100% new barrels. A glass-coating opaque purple, it offers up aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso,