Washington Nationals

Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

This wine and this vintage definitely punches above its weight. Soft yet structured - reminds me (almost!) of what a Don Melchor offers… — 2 months ago

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Charles Smith

The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot 2022

Haters gon' hate. This is one of my go-to grocery store picks. It's super cheap ($12), and it tastes like Merlot.
Smashing some burgers and listening to the Cranberries.
— 4 months ago

Tom, Robert and 12 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Dave no hate! Your grocery store selections are better than our mass production wines in QC! Thank goodness for Costco!
Dave

Dave

I'd have thought you have some decent shops in the Quad @Dawn E.

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul J
9.2

Solid as always. Higher alcohol and wood than other bottles. Might need a decant as I PnP’d. Started off great with dark cherries and depth, but became astringent over time. — 4 months ago

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Vanessa, Tom and 5 others liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Gewürztraminer 2022

Pleasantly sweet, and easy to drink — 7 months ago

Cayuse Vineyards

Armada Vineyard Syrah 2016

Feather light yet mouth coating blueberries blackberry  cranberry tartness  amazingly crystalline and precise for a American Syrah  — 8 months ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2016

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Very pretty nose with black fruits, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, Indian spices, cola and light black tea.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, toast, light vanilla, dark coffee, Indian spices, light cola licorice and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 9 year old Merlot from Columbia Valley. Rich and extracted. Spicy and entertaining.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Smooth and elegant. Fruit forward and tangy. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 75% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in (85% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75.
— 9 months ago

Ted, Robin and 12 others liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

3.5. Excellent Washington State Cab, very smooth with wonderful fruits. We really enjoyed it. On sale for $16.99. — 2 months ago

Intrinsic Wine Co.

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A popular US import here in Zürich, at least with my family. Had it many times, very consistent. Solid Cab, very bold and fruit-forward, a little syrupy, some red licorice. Some haters on Delectable, but it never let me down. Very grill-worthy with plenty of smoked meats. — 3 months ago

Dave and Brian liked this

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla Valley Merlot

Great nose. Lucious on the palate with a dry finish. Really good. — 4 months ago

Cayuse Vineyards

En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah 2011

Jan A
9.6

Barnyard galore ❤️ — 5 months ago

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Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

More like juniper berry to me. Not my thing.

Quilceda Creek

Washington Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Not a bad partner to Maui Nui axis venison burgers — 8 months ago

Shay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Surprise find at restaurant. Past its prime, but always fun to try older bottle and explore vintages never has before. — 8 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Harvest Select Columbia Valley Sweet Riesling 2023

sweet but not annoyingly so. crisp and refreshing and good for dessert! — 10 months ago

Cayuse Vineyards

Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2007

KCG
9.6

Washington at its finest. Great American wines @ The Modern — 2 months ago

Dave liked this

Cayuse Vineyards

Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2019

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, black currants, coffee, licorice, spices, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and herbs.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, blood notes, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, barnyard, light vegetables, light tar and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley. In your face kind of wine. Rich, extracted and complex. Nicely balanced and elegant. Interesting stuff.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours of airtime.

This 6 year old Syrah is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with a big piece of steak.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$350.
— 2 months ago

Dave, Ted and 16 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Gosh I just bought 2 of these for $150 a piece.

K Vintners

The Deal Sundance Vineyard Syrah 2017

Lush and velvety with dark berries and herbs, just really keeps your tongue active picking out all the different layers. Fantastic and can lay down for a bother 10 years no issue! — 5 months ago

Dave liked this

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Merlot 2018

k
8.9

Nice med-full body with good mouth feel. Notes of cherry/fruit nicely intertwined in tannins. — 8 months ago

Canvasback (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

1/2025. A nice Washington Cab. Good flavor and nice on the palate. — 9 months ago

Dave liked this

Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot 2019

I really enjoyed this wine, unfortunately I paid more than $10 because I bought it at a restaurant. Columbia Valley wines are def in my wheelhouse of taste and enjoyment for vino! 2019 — 3 years ago