Northwest Wine Academy

North By Northwest (NxNW)

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Purchased on sale and was an amazing bargain. Stood up well to a smoked prime rib. — 4 years ago

North By Northwest (NxNW)

The Benches Les Collines Vineyards Syrah 2012

crushed violets, black pepper, plum, blueberries, and silky tannins — 6 years ago

Tenuta Sette Ponti

Crognolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2011

My last 2011 bottle. The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. Crognolo, aged in French Allier barriques, deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet perfumed spice. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors, gentle spice and soft tannins with great mouthfeel. Good balance, lingering finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Aged well. — 8 years ago

David and Daniel P. liked this

Cascade Brewing

Cerise Nouveau Oak Aged Northwest Style Sour Ale

J B
9.2

Ooooo wow. This is very interesting. I like. — 8 years ago

Pazo de Señorans

Rías Baixas Albariño 2016

Katherine Bordelon
9.1

The canopy system used in the Rias Baxias region of northwest Spain provides for ample aeration and keeps the vines protected from the moist ground which breeds an environment not conducive to support healthy clusters. The Galician climate receives moisture from the Atlantic and is mostly sticky, warm and rainy with rain ☔️ most days during the year. Winters are a bit harsh and cold. The humid, salt air is what this viticultural environment is all about. The mostly white wines made here are highly acidic, with notes of tart, green apple 🍏 and white flowers. Most wines are aged in stainless steel and some see new, French oak for a few months. Then they are aged in the bottle. You can cellar them for up to 5-6 years. The Albariño grape is the most expensive and most difficult to produce in all of Spain. — 8 years ago

Edmond Bordelon
with Edmond
Edmond, Ron and 2 others liked this

Tenuta Sette Ponti

Crognolo Toscana Sangiovese 2017

Last ‘17 in cellar! In the heart of the Chianti lies Estate of Sette Ponti, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past village of San Giustino Valdarno. Has 10% Merlot, aged in French Allier barriques, deep Ruby with red fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with blossom notes, spice and fine integrated tannins. Good balance, long finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Nice! Will age a bit more! Tasting well now! — 4 years ago

Tom, Jason and 4 others liked this

North By Northwest (NxNW)

The Explorer Series Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This needs some serious decanting. Best on the third day when all the finer nuances have been revealed. Black cherries, strawberries, mocha, oak, smoke and a touch of mint. Balanced and smooth. — 8 years ago

North By Northwest (NxNW)

The Explorer Series Columbia Valley Rosé Blend

Dry, complex, floral and lush. 2014 damn good. — 8 years ago

North By Northwest (NxNW)

NxNW Syrah 2011

V11. Cherry licorice and cedar nose. Blue and blackberry fruit. Finished with hints of mocha and dry velvety leather . Nicely balanced. — 8 years ago

Northwest Cellars

Intrigue Red Blend 2011

From Spokane trip for magoo reunion years ago. Visited this winery. Very drinkable and smooth! — 4 years ago

Cascade Brewing

Blackcap Raspberry Northwest Style Sour Ale

2014. Intense raspberry balanced with basil, mint, and black pepper. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

Jeffrey, Chris and 3 others liked this

Pontotoc Vineyard

San Fernando Academy Red Blend

2015 vintage : sweet on the palate with suttle smokiness at the end. Smooth and easy to drink. — 8 years ago

North By Northwest (NxNW)

Red Blend

I like this. Not dry or too sweet. — 8 years ago