Claire Rogers

9.2

Love this wine I found in Woodinville, WA! Rich and smooth in texture. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Scott M Davis

9.1

2014 vintage. Mark Ryan makes powerfully wonderful Bordeaux blends. Here is another blend which is cabernet dominant. I am so thankful to be living so close to their tasting room in Woodinville, Washington. Unfortunately I am not alone, and these wines sell out each year. A typically tannic cab that displays it's fruit and earthiness. A pleasure to drink with a serious steak. — 8 years ago

Evan Roberts

9.2

Great find at the coast, plenty of heft still left in this bottle easily another 5 years. — 8 years ago

Katherine Helgeby

9.2

Wonderful! Just bought a case at costco woodinville wa, for 13.99 a bottle. Screaming Deal for a wonderful wine. — 8 years ago

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Jean Herndon

9.0

33$ Tasting room Woodinville — 8 years ago

Rick Allen

9.1

Enjoyed a bottle of this Chardonnay while dinning at the Barking Frog in Woodinville, WA. Very smooth, buttery finish. Liked it a lot! — 8 years ago

Sara McClain

10

Woodinville wine tour - my favorite port ever! It may be the vacation talking, but I hope not. ;)
— 9 years ago

Tierney H

9.2

Smooth, big wine. Lots of cherry and a kind of liquorice/coffee/vanilla/coconut flavour. From woodinville. — 8 years ago

Barb Anderson

8.9

Red blend of equal parts Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of herbs, fragrant coffee and cherries. Blackberries and cherry flavors are self- indulgent and linger on the finish. Benefits from aeration. — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

9.0

A previously reviewed Columbia Valley winery, Novelty Hill leverages winemaker Mike Januik's expertise in crafting this label, (independent of Januik's own winery, which shares a tasting room space with Novelty Hill in Woodinville, WA). The Woodinville area is a compact hub of Washington wine makers, ~30 minutes outside of Seattle (depending on traffic...), that is home to over 130 distinct winery tasting rooms that showcase the potential of the wines sourced from the Pacific Northwest AVAs. The area owes it's existence to the prodigious Chateau Ste. Michelle's decision to lay roots in Woodinville. This bottle was picked up at a Total Wine and paired with a red sauce linguine. Delish! ~$20 | #noveltyhill #columbiavalley #cabernetsauvignon

On the eyes: Deep, opaque, mocha garnet, med stain, med+ tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Violets, plum, black cherry, hint of menthol and oak, med alcohol.

On the tongue: med+ tannins, med+ acid, med+ alcohol, full round body. Jammy black plums and cherries, tobacco, slightly herbaceous, ending with a long cigar box finish. Decant! — 8 years ago

Davto Mazza

9.2

This 2014 is perfect after starting with a Pinot Grappa, then chase that with a bowl of spaghetti with a hand packed meatball at Pasta Nova in Woodinville Wa an awesome authentic Italian family restaurant, what could be finer? — 8 years ago

Eric

9.2

Very good Walla Walla Bordeaux style blend. Mostly cab franc, cab, merlot with a splash of petit Verdot and Malbec. Great acidity. A little heat on the finish but that's probably on me for opening too soon. Great warm up for Woodinville tasting rooms tomorrow! — 8 years ago

Nate Wilson

8.9

Tasted at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Woodinville, WA. Nose not impressive, but loved the dark fruitiness on the palate. — 9 years ago

Cleber Mori

9.0

Had in Woodinville Purple Cafe. Great Rose, to our taste. — 8 years ago

Charles Hudson

9.2

Very pleasant Woodinville blend — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

9.1

While at Total Wine, I picked up the previous Novelty Hill bottle and this Januik Merlot, (the Cabernets are a bit out of my price range at the moment). As mentioned previously, these wineries share a tasting space in Woodinville, WA. Mike Januik, the winemaker and owner of the Januik label, has been labeled one of the "Masters of Merlot" and, as the name implies, specializes mainly in Bordeaux grapes sourced from mature vineyards around the Columbia Valley. 2013 was a warmer year towards harvest than the previous two vintages, yielding in changes to the flavor profile of many of the grapes in the Columbia Valley due to the longer hang time on the vine. This wine is composed of 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon (likely to add a tad more tannic structure), harvested from Weinbau, Klipsun, and Ciel du Cheval vineyards and seems like it could benefit with another year or two under its belt. ~$22 | #januik #merlot #columbiavalley

On the eyes: Med opacity, bright, magenta-garnet, med stain, med+ tears. No gas, evidence of floc.

On the nose: Cherry, black plum, orange peel, dried hay, herbaceous, with a hint of chocolate, med+ alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol, med+ body. Cherry, black plum skin, and blueberry yielding to hints of menthol, chocolate, and cedar with a pleasant long oaky finish. — 8 years ago

Lynn Fallows

9.3

Bought 6 bottles while wine tasting in Woodinville. Only available to wine club members or by case or 1/2 case while supplies last. — 8 years ago

Eric

9.2

Been Washington wine for years but never heard of this producer until a recent trip to Woodinville. Collectible end label for Martheews. Big, bold Bordeaux blend with a great combo of fruit, tannin, and acid. Drinking well now but can still hang out. — 8 years ago

Sara McClain

9.1

A gem of a find in Woodinville. So good we bought a case! — 9 years ago

Brian McGowan

9.2

Another find on Woot that I've been saving. Great wine. Can't wait to finally visit the tasting room next month after the Woodinville Wine Country Half Marathon! — 9 years ago