Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Every now & then it’s good to try something non European.
This is a pleasant surprise - crisp & clean as a whistle with pure fruit and a nice tension. A touch of matchstick reduction adds to the charm. A lovely wine. — 4 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.2

Visited the winery in Walla Walla and this wine is a winner with full strawberry aromatics and solid acidity. Can use more time in the bottle but is hard to resist drinking now. Well made from quality fruit. — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A little Rosé magic from Sleight of Hand on Christmas Eve. The Magicians Assistant Rosé is one of better Rosés I had recently. On the nose; pink rose petals, beautiful fragrant soft minerals, powdery chalkiness and lean fruits of; watermelon near the rhine, cherries, strawberries & pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar. The mouthfeel is medium, rich and a touch gluey. The palate fruits match the nose. Minerals that grip softly, just the right amount of powdery chalkiness, pink roses, watermelon Jolly rancher, perfect round acidity and an elegant, balanced finish. Merry Christmas everyone ! May it be joyous! 🎁🎄❄️⛄️🥗 — 6 years ago

Phillip Antley

9.3

Terrific, big fruit flavors, smooth tannins, just a bit of spice. — 7 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

A uniquely delightful white blend. Concentrated & full-bodied. Golden in color. Nutty in flavor. Hints of toasted marshmallows. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Little more depth and spice than the Grenache. Bigger, bolder mixed berry fruit, bigger spice and medium intensity of pepper. — 7 years ago

Evan McKenzie

8.9

Darker yellow appearance, very light aromatics, minimal oak, lemon, high acid, medium + minerals, 13.9% EtOH

2016 crop of Wente Selection Chardonnay hand-harvested on 9/23 with a yield of 1.05 tons per acre. Whole-cluster pressed and cold fermented in seasoned French Burgundy barrels. 147 cases produced. — 4 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.3

The 2016 is out - and it doesn’t disappoint!!!Medium-bodied but mouth filling showing freshly picked cherries, leather and bacon fat. A memorable finish. One of my favorite wines, one of the most reliable. Huge QPR and one you should always have on hand. A little pricey for an everyday house wine, but it’s always worth it. On the downside it went up $1 and is now $21...... — 6 years ago

Duff Mahan

9.5

Layered, a surprising tasty. Best thing I’ve had out of WA! — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

100% Old Vine Chardonnay sourced from the French Creek Vineyard in Yakima Valley. On the nose; lemon, lime, green apple, underripe green melon, cream, buttered popcorn, notes of herbs and yellow & white lilies. Nice mouthfeel...slightly creamy. Fresh fruits of; lemon, lime, green apple, underripe green melon, notes of buttered popcorn, grassy notes, crisp minerality, nice acidity and round, rich finish. — 7 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.2

Judged this #Shiraz #wine at a recent competition. Opaque color. Aromas continued to change over a long duration. Deep berry, briary, table pepper. Palate was very consistent, an extension of the nose. Underlying herbal notes. Really cool expression. Opened 6/21/17 — 7 years ago

Jeanne Tanamachi

9.4

Surdyk's 1/17 $11
Stood up well to chicken with lemon sauce. Will keep on hand. Good value. — 7 years ago

Bonnie Wilson-Nieves

9.0

Sitting on the roof watching the sunset. This wine has a nice aftertaste cherryish and a slight hint of chocolate. Its smooth and refreshing, I will drink it again. — 7 years ago

Matt

9.0

This definitely tastes like a serious effort; focused, lots of textural and phenolic character, racy acid. I dig it a lot especially on day 2. The Burgundian approach appears to show well here and the wine offers more non-fruit character/intrigue. Crisp yellow apple, orchard blossom, tea leaf, green herb, saline, crushed white rock. Slight aldehydic note coming through on the finish that I don’t find offensive, I think it’s adding something. Curious how this will unwind given how coiled the palate is right now — 5 years ago

Kelly Keene

9.5

Great even balance, perfect for an evening drink — 6 years ago

Derek Thomas

9.5

strong, bold flavor with a mild crispness. rich, full-body smell with a touch of smokiness. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Ripe Bosc pears, ripe pineapple, lemon juice, yellow peach, leeches guava, passion fruit & yellows florals. Palate matches the nose, thick mouth texture, notes of honey, creamy/oily. Round finish and nice restrained acidity. — 7 years ago

Hendy

9.5

Old school Napa Cab at its best in the hand of Steve Matthiasson. — 7 years ago

Sharon B

9.1

A little peppery and slightly tannic. I thought drinking out of my Packer wine glass would be good luck-not so much! Maybe it's the wine! — 7 years ago