Lawson's Dry Hills
Seven Hills Winery
Columbia Valley Dry Rosé Blend 2021
Washington Hills
Washington Estate Dry Riesling
It’s dry and refreshing and I already know I’m goin got buy this one again! — 5 years ago
Black Hills Estate Winery
Nota Bene Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
49% Cab Sav, 41% Merlot. A touch if Cab Franc and 1% petit Verdot. This is a Cab Sav Merlot blend although advertised as a Meritage. Very nice. Lovely on the nose. Fruity with dry finish. — 5 years ago
Sokol Blosser
Estate Cuvée Dundee Hills Rosé of Pinot Noir
Great substance with a nice finish. On the dry side but not overly so — 6 years ago
Columbia Crest
H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Fill body spicy. Very dry. Very good! — 7 years ago
Ridge Vineyards
Lytton East Hills Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend
Feeling nostalgic for our trip to Ridge drinking this. Wonderfully gushy with pure fruit just the slightest hint of potting soil and something beautiful in that realm, maybe petrichor. Silky tannins and just unreal integration of structure. A wonderful expression of both PS and Zin. — 7 years ago
Hawk and Horse Vineyards
Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Red Hills.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, raspberries, black plums, oak, light vanilla, licorice, herbs, tobacco leaf, earth, spices, chocolates, dark coffee and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, black currants, oak, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, coffee, cinnamon, earth, spices, light vegetables and herbs.
Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake County in California. Fruit forward with lots of coffee and chocolates notes.
Needs a few hours of airtime to open up, but drinkable right out of the bottle too. Big tannins come out after a couple of hours of air.
Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel, but still very young, and needs five years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years. Will age nicely in the next 10 years.
I had the 2017 vintage a year ago and it is very consistent.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$75. — 4 years ago
Domaine Drouhin
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017
Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017: Medium-bodied. Bright red fruits on the nose and strawberry, raspberry, cherry & plum on the palate. Additionally, there is a light touch of forest floor, earthiness ending with a soft dry finish. Glad to be back supporting & enjoying some local outdoor dinner spots! Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago
Robledo Family Winery
El Rey Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blackcurrants, black plums, chocolates, vanilla, spices, oak, licorice, black pepper, tobacco and light alcohol.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, light earth, tobacco, chocolates, light vegetables, mocha, coffee and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up. I gave it one hour, initially. After 90 minutes more earth notes come in, both on the nose and palate. Rich, soft, smooth and spicy.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair very nicely with grilled meats or a Burger. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45. — 6 years ago
Sea Smoke
Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
Pinot that drinks like a cab. Very dry, almost evaporates on the tongue. — 8 years ago
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot 2013
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Great fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, sweet plums, cedar, vanilla, leather, licorice, cola, light vegetables, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, spices, mocha and black pepper. Reminds me of a Napa Cabernet nose.
Full bodied, rich and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherry pie, dried fruits, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This delightful Single Vineyard Merlot from Washington State is well balanced with nice complexity. This 2013 was a great vintage and it is showing wonderfully.
Easy drinking and good for parties or as a sipping wine. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of grilled steak.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
92 Wine Spectator, 91 Wine Advocate.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in French and American Oak (60% new).
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$28. — 8 years ago
Domaine Drouhin
Arthur Dundee Hills Chardonnay
Canilis - celebrating Tyler - playful fun dances upon the tastebuds with a crips light end dry acidity that brings a slow smile — 5 years ago
Double Canyon
Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep rich, cherries, some underlying pepper. Dry, balanced tannins. A keeper, especially at this price. — 5 years ago
Ovum Wines
Memorista Lone Star Vineyard Riesing 2015
Wonderful, off-dry, very peachy. — 8 years ago
Sea Smoke
Sea Spray Blanc de Noirs Sta. Rita Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir 2012
David Shaw
New summer, new vintage to try. Pale salmon pink, excellent clarity. Nectarine note in nose, even when well chilled. Floral, nectarine and lemon flavors, blessedly dry, mineral finish with a touch of skin astringency. Love this wine! — 4 years ago