Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

Really nice balance of black fruit and earth. Rich mouthfeel and nice ripe character for a Petit Verdot that’s only 13.4% alc. Cool wine. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

New ice wine producer for me from Yakima Valley. Paired well with Hedy's ice cream & sorbet creation. Nice array of stone fruits, marmalade, nuts, dry pineapple, wet stones, very good soft minerality, beautiful acidity, a thick, rich well polished finish with just the right amount of (RS) sugar. — 8 years ago

Drew Lewis

9.2

Birthday wine — 8 years ago

with Kelly

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Very good wine from CB. Nice balance to it, lots of flavor. Had it with a nice steak. Great pairing. — 9 years ago

Lacie Thompson

10

Yummers! Had this on Saturday and it was delish! — 9 years ago

Michael Walsh

9.0

Light in color, wet leather and tiny curry and spice on the nose. Low tannins, very round and pleasant. Almost more Merlot like as opposed to a big Washington cab. Smooth and easy drinking delicious Cabernet. — 10 years ago

with Mike

Eric Hwang

9.0

Nearly two years since I last open one of these and it has definitely seen better days. It's only seven years old. Initial barnyard funk gives way to a host of aromas—leather, cured meat, musty (Brettanomyces?), teriyaki beef jerky. Loads of black fruit, soy sauce and prunes with smooth tannins. I have one more of this vintage. Drink 'em if you got 'em. I certainly will be. — 10 years ago

Loren Judah

9.5

A rich and smooth Syrah. One of the best in Washington. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is from a very old vine classic style all native yeasts 100% Bouchet and red willow vineyard two of the oldest vineyards very cool sites pink grape fruit jolly rancher candy just a touch of new oak. Ripe melon fruit tongue tingly mineral notes at the end. Bright and fresh style of SB leaves the tongue salivating for food. Finish 40+ excellent + — 11 years ago

John Bassett

9.5

Luv the Owen roe — 12 years ago

KG

9.3

Delicious! Had it as part of a wine flight at Salish Lodge in WA. Celebrating our 2yr anniversary of the day we met. — 7 years ago

with Eric

Somm 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! 🎁🎄❄️⛄️🥗 — 8 years ago

Molly Woodcock

9.2

Bold. Dark. Spice. — 8 years ago

Kenneth Dembny

9.4

2008 Betz La Serenne Syrah

Deep dark purple color that is quite opaque.
Nose is reasonably complex and filled with blackberries and a hint of sweet dark cherry, layered with smoke, cured meat, leather, a trace of tar, anise, licorice, vanilla, and oak.
Flavors of dense black berry, fairly strong pepper, stone, and otherwise follows the nose. Upon opening the palate is not as open and complex as the nose, but given some air it opens nicely and rather quickly. It ends with mild-plus mouth coating tannins and moderate length. Always a lovely wine. — 9 years ago

Emily Belcher

9.2

Well rounded, smooth, cherry, cocoa, and tobacco notes — 9 years ago

Michael Perry

9.2

Just F'n fun — 10 years ago

Luke Thompson

9.2

Medium-heavy, but not bombastic. Candied cherries, a little cough syrup & strawberry finish. Crazy smooth. — 10 years ago

Jason Hemming

8.9

Nicely done. Integrated black cherry and blackberry with mocha. Fine tannins. — 10 years ago

Robert McCall

9.3

Dark, dense nose of black/blue fruit, chocolate.
All elements come together beautifully; dark fruit, perfect acidity, smooth tannin, long finish. Killer.

— 11 years ago

Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.6

The future of white wine in Yakima valley? — 11 years ago

with Tom

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. — 7 years ago

Doug Cranmer

9.1

Black Cherry, burnt marshmallow, hint of espresso. Inky, rich dark purple color. While rich and deep, the wine has a finessed finish. — 7 years ago

with Mary

Kristin the Wine Girl

8.9

Meaty red raspberry fruit. Big and bold. Yum. — 8 years ago

Darren Stevens

8.9

$17 good wine for price — 8 years ago

Cameron Etezadi

9.0

Crisp and fresh but lacking body. Nice. — 9 years ago

Andris L

9.0

Blueberries, dried plums and notes of smoke on the nose. Dark fruit, nicely tannic, some dust. — 9 years ago

Jessica Coburn

9.1

Aged to utter perfection. 👌🏻 if only the cork could have held up — 10 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

Very young. Big juicy Grenache fruit are in abundance. Give this one a couple of years. — 10 years ago

Lois Britton

9.1

Anniversary wine! — 11 years ago

Sean Calder

Blogger Vinifico! The Original Vancouver Wine Blog

9.3

2006 Cavatappi Winery Nebbiolo Maddalena Red Willow Vineyard - An Italian style Nebbiolo from Washington state? Yessir... And it's tasty too. Very Italian in style. — 11 years ago