Bill Oswald

9.1

#82206 $14.99 — 5 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.2

Upfront vibrant fruit. Dark cherry and plum, blended with soft but present tannins. — 6 years ago

with Tammy and Dave

Austin Beeman

9.2

Smooth and rich. Chocolate and dust. — 7 years ago

Melinda Hoffman

9.4

Vin orange, belle fraîcheur, aucune amertume, au nez sucré mais pas au goût, excellent vin! — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The Aluve 2014 Cabernet is a blend of 92% Cabernet, 6% Merlot & 2% Petit Verdot. On the nose, blackberries, milk chocolate, plum, black plum, blueberries, mocha powder, cinnamon, vanilla, loamy soils and violets dominate in a fresh floral bouquet. The mouthfeel is M+ body with M tannins that are nice and soft in a young Cabernet. There's lots of chocolate and mocha. Fruits are; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries with strawberries coming on late. Leather, warm spices, underbrush, crushed dry rocks, Rutherford dust, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, dry, dark florals, lighter round acidity and a fresh, even finish of; fruit, spice & earth with dark florals and red roses. Photos of the Aluve vineyard, JJ & Kelly and one of the planes they flew in the Air Force. Producer history & notes...JJ and Kelly Menozzi recently established Aluve Winery. They met in the Airforce. Both hold the rank of Colonel after serving 23 years in the Airforce. They were stationed in Idaho and shared the love of wine after traveling and seeing the world's wine regions. With Walla Walla only a couple hours drive, they traveled there often. Knowing they were going to term out in the Air Force, they set their eyes on starting a winery in the area they loved. In 2010, several years before they retired from the Air Force, they bought 10 acres of land above Mill Creek and planted 6,000 vines on 5 of those acres. JJ started attending the viticulture college in Walla Walla. Kelly gained experience working the crush at Walla Walla Vintners for the 2014 harvest & JJ worked the 2015 harvest at Dunham Cellars. The Dunhams were the first people they met when we came to Walla Walla back in 2000 and they’ve been very supportive of JJ & Kelly's winery dream. All of the Walla Walla producers share knowledge freely. There is no competition. I can't say I've witnessed anything like it in any other region. The Menozzis are down to earth and they’re off to a flying start. Pun intended. I always see one new producer beginning to make a name for themselves in every region that I visit and JJ and Kelly did not disappoint. Certainly, a winery to watch going forward. I think we can thank them both for their service in the Air Force & in the vineyard. — 8 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.1

Mature and at its peak. Drink now. Lovely — 8 years ago

James Gourley

9.2

What a delightful red. Definitely fruity but singing acid keeps it very interesting. Very high qpr. — 6 years ago

Anthony Ludwig

10

LDV winery downtown Scottsdale — 6 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.4

Wow!!!!!! This is so complete. Flavors, texture, aroma and palate coating. — 7 years ago

with Joe

Jeff Peugh

9.1

Nice balance between the fruit and the tannins. Cedar and tobacco are present throughout with the velvet fur catching the cherries all over your mouth. Kris Highly recommends this beauty. — 7 years ago

Brian Mason

9.2

Very enjoyable Washington cab. Mellow with a pleasant finish. — 8 years ago

David True

9.1

Wonderful entry into a brand new beverage! — 8 years ago

mattswineworld

9.4

Very balanced, refreshing, and appealingly complex saison. — 8 years ago

Justin Cykler

9.5

Sleight of Hands 2014 Force of Nature is a brilliant limited production Syrah (not yet classidied bt Delectable). A tribute to legendary winemaker Eric Dunham (RIP). — 8 years ago

Jan de Weerd

8.9

The battle of the Cabs between Napa and Walla Walla. This time, Walla Walla won with the Dunham 2012. The Steward Cab never fully expressed. Remained single note with strong spicy oak and tart fruit. Also less vibrant. Decanted for three hours. — 6 years ago

with Tammy and Dave

Michael Piaker

8.9

27 October 2018. Vine Wine, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

Stearing

9.3

Capital Grill with Larry Dunham. Great first bottle. Robust cab !! — 7 years ago

Ram Majlessi

9.1

Solid WA Syrah. Excellent for those who worship Taransaud barrels. 2013 vintage
Mr MacLachlan’s wine is no longer made at Dunham. Abeja now and it’s the oak that make them special. Shout out to artist Caroline Church, who does incredible art for the labels. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The 2015 Magician is 100% Riesling from Evergreen Vineyard, located high on the cliffs high above the Columbia River in the middle of Washington State. On the nose; nice tropicals, green apple, pear, lemon, lime, a little white pepper and fresh yellow florals. On the palate, fresh, bright fruits of; green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, green melon and guava. Spring florals, saline, chalky minerals, nice round acidity and beautiful, slightly oily, round finish. Photos of; their tasting bar, Trey Busch - Co-owner/Winemaker and old Jukebox in their tasting room. Producer/Owner notes...A Pearl Jam concert is one of the reasons Trey ended up in the Pacific NW after seeing them in his first concert ever in Atlanta. In 1992, Trey moved to the Pacific Northwest. He got a job at Nordstrom and worked there for 8 years. Trey was then offered the chance to get into the wine business with the Dunham Cellars. Eric Dunham, the winemaker and owner of Dunham Cellars help shape Trey for his career in winemaking. Trey got hooked on winemaking after his first crush at Dunham Cellars where he stayed until starting "Sleight of Hand Cellars" in 2007. — 8 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.0

Started fast but over an hour trailed off substantially. Good fruit but missing body and tannins. Drink now on the decline — 8 years ago