This year we decided to try a different take on our rose, using a few grapes we haven’t in recent years. The result is a complex, fruity rose that is sure to be a favorite summertime sipper. On the nose lush strawberry, red raspberry and watermelon lead into honeydew, white peach, and a slight earthy component which adds complexity to what some consider and one-dimensional type of wine.

Our 2017 Estate Grown Chardonnay displays a wonderful balance between indulgence and refreshment. Defined notes of tangerine, orange zest, and honeyed aromas lead to subtle hints of pineapple and Bartlett pear.

This wine’s pleasant aromas of kiwi, honeydew melon, and nectarine are nicely complemented by a floral component reminiscent of orange blossoms. On the palate, our 2018 Albariño is crisp, clean and light bodied showing ample flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, mango and lime zest that are sure to remind you of a tropical paradise.

This year’s Roussanne-based blend displays pleasing floral notes, backed by stone fruit, and tropical aromas of grapefruit and mango on the nose. A weighty palate filled with tangerine, honeysuckle and Meyer lemon gives way to a bright backbone of acidity, balancing out the wine and providing a sustained and elegant finish.

Subtle nuances of jasmine, honeysuckle, and lilac add to a complexity that is only achievable through meticulous care and dedication in the vineyard. The palate is rich, succulent and bursting with judicious amounts of apricot, Meyer-lemon, hibiscus, and honeydew melon. Although a full-bodied wine, a defined acidic backbone balances out the weight of the palate providing a refreshing and lengthy finish.

Hand harvested and whole cluster pressed fruit from our Estate Vineyard and the Crawford Vineyard of the Columbia Valley make up this delightful white wine.  The meticulous care in the vineyard shown by both growers speaks volumes in this wine which showcases a dazzling bouquet of fresh peach and stone-fruit backed by nuances of white grapefruit, Meyer lemon, and gardenias.

Deep purple in color, our estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon offers vibrant aromatics of black cherry, blackberries, cassis, cedar wood, with hints of chocolate. The elegance of the bouquet is followed by a robust mid-palate packed with wild berries, plum, blackcurrants, and mocha.

Our Lemberger displays a deep purple color that fades to a pale Ruby as it nears the edges. Decant this wine and serve at room temperature to allow the wine to open up and accentuate the aromatics of plum, cherry, blackberries, spice and leather.

Our 2016 Jet Black Syrah is handpicked from some of our most cherished blocks. Whole berry fermented, this wine showcases a wide array of fruit, earthy notes and smoked meat, backed with a velvety richness that makes this estate grown Syrah something to be enjoyed for years to come. 

Here in the Horse Heaven Hills, we have that. Deep ruby in color, the 2016 Gravity offers layers of fruity aromatics on the nose. Plum, black cherry, strawberry and a hint of blueberry jump from the glass while earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and clove add balance and complexity to the nose and show beautifully on the palate. Elegantly structured tannins complement the wines cleansing acidity, leading to a lengthy finish. 

The warm and generous 2016 growing season produced small, intense and lively fruit that leads to a voluptuous, ripe and concentrated palate of fresh black cherry, boysenberry, mocha, and herbs de Provence.  The aromatics are pleasant and refined with abundant layers of cedar, ripe berry, tobacco, coffee, and spice.

Our Block 17 Syrah shows no shortage of color in its deep, dark inky complexion. An elegant bouquet of black currant, licorice, raspberry and ripe strawberry pair nicely with oak undertones of allspice and sandalwood. 

Our 2016 “Mr. Big” lives up to its name. Inky, and dark purple in color, it gives way to deep rich aromatics of blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, and spice on the nose. This full-bodied wine tantalizes the palate with flavors of plum, licorice, blackberries, sweet tobacco, and cedar spice with undertones of chocolate.

The 2016 Member’s Only is a Grenache based blend, showcasing beautiful aromatics of blackberry, Rainier cherry, raspberry, and currant. Blended to perfection, the wine reveals precise balance, through the supple tannin profile and pleasant acidity. The palate is filled with rich plum, ripe blackberry, and cherry coming to a harmonious and lengthy finish leaving flavors of baking spice, black cherry and hints of sweet tobacco. 

In the vineyard the Petit Verdot yields open clusters with tiny berries. Tiny berry size leads to a high ratio of skin to juice contact during the fermentation process which creates a wine that exudes highly concentrated aromatic notes of violet, dried rose petal, cassis, raspberry, and blueberry. 

This Cabernet Franc displays aromatics of raspberry, plum, violet and graphite along with subtle oak spice and vanilla accents. Complex yet elegant and well structured, this full-bodied wine offers complex flavors of red fruit, plum and blueberry that are sure to satisfy the palate!

This estate grown 2015 “Gravity” Merlot definitely deserves more than a Sideways glance, if you catch our drift. Washington State has consistently flipped the script on the idea that Merlot is a boring, outdated grape only to be found on the bottom shelf.

Quarry Butte is an elegantly expressive six varietal blend which captures the unique terroir of Destiny Ridge Vineyard. Deep purple in color, this red blend exudes aromas of black currant, red cherry, and sweet tobacco leaf.

Deep red and garnet in color, an abundance of black currant, cherry, plum, ripe strawberry and a plethora of baking spices shine through on the nose. Layered with complexity, the lush flavors of plum, raspberry and fresh blueberry are complimented by hints of cocoa and mocha throughout the palate.

Deep red and garnet in color, its generous bouquet of red currant, black cherry, plum, cranberry and subtle notes of strawberry mesmerize the senses. The rich, lush flavors of plum, red raspberry and fresh blueberry found concentrated throughout the palate.