Sweeter side but not overly sweet — 2 months ago
Nice, don’t love white wine but this is good — 3 months ago
Very approachable young bourdeaux blend. Again very fruit forward. — 2 days ago

Very elegant Cabernet from Washington. — a month ago
Solid cab, great pairing with some Sunday skewers. — 10 days ago
Needs air. — 3 days ago
From The Oaks — 2 months ago
Last bottle of the wine that, about 9 or 10 years ago, opened my eyes to the potential in the Columbia Valley and its various AVAs for Rhone varietals. I thought, if this entry-level Syrah was this good . . . . Just double-decanted it so it’s a little closed now on the nose, but the palate is soft and savory. Will update in a few hours and rate at that time.
UPDATE: it’s delicious and fully mature. Most of the fruit has been replaced by savory tertiary notes. Nose shows olive brine and delicate ash-y notes. — 3 months ago



Ray Vanderhoff
Washington State Syrah from the Wahluke Slope AVA. Dark ruby color with a few black highlights. Aromas of cooked blue and black fruit, wet soil, purple flowers and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberry/blueberry jam, black olives, dark chocolate, dried herbs and roasted nuts. A bit of black pepper spice on the long and deeply concentrated mineral laden finish. Medium-plus body with slightly chewy fine grained tannins. Well balanced acidity and a slightly creamy texture. Quite good. Memorial Day 2026. — 2 days ago