Eastern Washington

Heaven's Cave Cellars

• 2006 Heaven's Cave Grenache Ridgeline - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Pinot-like nose; Medium fruit (83 pts.)
• 2006 Heaven's Cave Malbec Amethyst - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  (83 pts.)
• 2005 Heaven's Cave Syrah The Dweller Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Nice rich cherry; Long (89 pts.)
• 2005 Heaven's Cave Cabernet Sauvignon Overlook 360 - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Rich and bright; Nice follow-through (87 pts.)
• 2006 Heaven's Cave Riesling Nobility Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Clean; Melon (85 pts.)
• 2005 Heaven's Cave Icicles Ice Wine - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Alcohol on the nose; Very sweet
  Hogue Wines (84 pts.)

Hogue Cellars

• 2007 Hogue Cellars Chardonnay Terroir - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Medium rich (80 pts.)
• 2004 Hogue Cellars Syrah Terroir - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice interesting nose; Brambly; Purple (84 pts.)
• 2005 Hogue Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice interesting nose; Brambly; Purple (85 pts.)
• 2005 Hogue Cellars Merlot Reserve - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope
  (83 pts.)
• 2006 Hogue Cellars Chardonnay Reserve - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  (86 pts.)

Masset Winery

• 2007 Masset Winery Chardonnay - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  A bit thick; Almost Sugary; Consistent finish (85 pts.)
• 2006 Masset Winery "Le Petit Rouge" - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Black pepper nose; Chewy; Berries; Simple but pleasurable (84 pts.)
• 2004 Masset Winery Merlot - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Aged licorice nose; Chewy; Good depth; Consistent finish (89 pts.)
• 2004 Masset Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Wound up but not in a way that is likely to develop (83 pts.)
• 2005 Masset Winery Sandra Jean - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Juju Bee nose; Slightly spicy; Short finish; Juicy
• 2005 Masset Winery Syrah Basket Pressed Yakima Valley - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Ripe nose; Ripe grapes (82 pts.)
• 2005 Masset Winery Syrah Reserve - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Slight spice; ok (86 pts.)
• 2005 Masset Winery Margaret Alice Masset Winery - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Very clean given the style – not due to acid, just clean; Almost apple juice

Kana

• 2004 Kana Katie-Mae - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  A bit of buttered popcorm (86 pts.)
• 2005 Kana Katie-Mae - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Tight; Lemony; Clean (84 pts.)
• 2005 Kana Cuvée Le Blanc - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Pineapple nose; Nice clean tropical fruit (88 pts.)
• 2006 Kana Katie-Mae - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Typical Washington Riesling but with a good clean finish (85 pts.)
• 2006 Kana Cuvée Blanche - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Sweet pineapple; A bit of an odd tinge on the finish (84 pts.)
• 2004 Kana Lemberger - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Strong nose; A bit of heat on the end of the nose; Good depth; Raspberry; Strawberry (90 pts.)
• 2005 Kana Workingman's Red - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Red licorice nose; A bit ripe; Not objectionable; Sweeter (87 pts.)
• 2005 Kana Dark Star - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
  Great blended fruit nose; Still tight; Good fruit but drying; I would hang on to it for awhile (86 pts.)

Reininger

• 2007 Reininger Helix Aspersa White - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Sweet; Would have guessed dessert (85 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Sangiovese Helix - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Lacking interest; No flaws (85 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Merlot Helix Stillwater Creek Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice licorice nose; Tight and tannic (85 pts.)
• 2006 Reininger Merlot Helix Stillwater Creek Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Dry earth (84 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Helix Pomatia - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Thin; Lacks oomph (82 pts.)
• 2006 Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon Helix - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Slightly dry; Lacks fruit (84 pts.)
• 2006 Reininger Syrah Helix - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice fruit base but lacking anything else (84 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Merlot - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Good medium dark fruit; Nice balance (87 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Nice fruit base; Good civility; Lacking secondary characteristics (87 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Syrah Ash Hollow Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Great nose; Nice balanced bright fruit (90 pts.)
• 2005 Reininger Late Harvest Viognier Breezy Slope - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Great sweet tropical fruit nose; Nice clean fruit; Clean finish (91 pts.)

Goose Ridge

• 2007 Goose Ridge Vineyards Pinot Gris - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Slightly yeasty nose; A bit funky – not sure how; Not for me (75 pts.)
• 2007 Goose Ridge Vineyards Riesling - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Crisp apple nose; Acid; Lemons; Cinnamon (85 pts.)
• 2006 Goose Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Big butter nose; butterscotch (84 pts.)
• 2005 Goose Ridge Vineyards Red Table Wine - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Pinot nose; Nice depth; Black cherry; A bit off on the finish (86 pts.)
• 2004 Goose Ridge Vineyards Syrah - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Cherry; Cranberry; Bright and clear (87 pts.)
• 2005 Goose Ridge Vineyards Merlot - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice dark colored nose; A bit thin on the mid-palatte; Red cherry (88 pts.)
• 2006 Goose Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Mild nose; A bit thin yet; Just Released (87 pts.)
• 2005 Goose Ridge Vineyards Vireo - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Great licorice nose; Chewy purple flavors; Ripe strawberries (89 pts.)

Spring Valley Vineyard

• 2005 Spring Valley Vineyard Merlot Mule Skinner - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Great licorice nose; Chewy purple flavors; Ripe strawberries (88 pts.)
• 2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Merlot Mule Skinner - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Great licorice nose; Chewy purple flavors; Ripe strawberries (86 pts.)
• 2005 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Raison nose; Tight fruit; Nice depth (88 pts.)
• 2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Medium fruit; Juicy (87 pts.)
• 2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Nice strength of fruit; Big, juicy fruit but with interest (89 pts.)
• 2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Syrah Nina Lee - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Nice licorice nose; Slightly tart; Big fruit (88 pts.)

Alexandria Nicole Cellars

• 2007 Alexandria Nicole Sauvignon Blanc Steel Horse Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  High acid; Tart; Green apple; Green table grapes (84 pts.)
• 2007 Alexandria Nicole Viognier Crawford Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Modestly sweet (84 pts.)
• 2007 Alexandria Nicole Cabernet Franc Rosé Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Nice; Crisp (83 pts.)
• 2007 Alexandria Nicole Shepherd's Mark White Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Good acidity; Nice balance (87 pts.)
• 2006 Alexandria Nicole Merlot Gravity Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Nice nose; Nice attack; Good strength (87 pts.)
• 2006 Alexandria Nicole Quarry Butte Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Nice body; Rich; Nice stuff (86 pts.)
• 2006 Alexandria Nicole Rock Star Red Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Young; Straightforward; Red; Strawberry (86 pts.)
• 2005 Alexandria Nicole Cabernet Sauvignon Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Good nose; Nice body; Big fruit; Juicy (88 pts.)
• 2005 Alexandria Nicole Syrah Ice Wine Destiny Ridge Vineyards - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
  Rich, big wine (88 pts.)

L'Ecole No. 41

• 2007 L'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Rich nose; Rich taste (87 pts.)
• 2007 L'Ecole No. 41 Luminesce Seven Hills Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Medium nose; Acidic; Slightly green (83 pts.)
• 2007 L'Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Walla Voila - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Creamy; Slightly sweet; Creamed corn (88 pts.)
• 2007 L'Ecole No. 41 Sémillon - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Ripe cantelope nose; A bit of acid; A bit of butter (88 pts.)
• 2005 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice ripe licorice nose; Tiny bit green; Tight; Dark colored flavors (86 pts.)
• 2006 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot Estate Seven Hills Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Bright red nose; Bright cherry; Short (85 pts.)
• 2005 L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice black licorice nose; Dissappointing pallatte; Thin (85 pts.)
• 2005 L'Ecole No. 41 Perigee Estate Seven Hills Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Nice nose; Chewy, big fruit; Cherry; Good tartness (88 pts.)
• 2005 L'Ecole No. 41 Apogée Pepper Bridge Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Soft licorice nose; Tight; Tart; (85 pts.)
• 2006 L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah Estate Seven Hills Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Big fruit; Tight (84 pts.)

Morrison Lane

• 2005 Morrison Lane Sangiovese - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Ripe; Almost raison (83 pts.)
• 2004 Morrison Lane Nebbiolo - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  A bit thin; Brown around the edges; Prunes (80 pts.)
• 2005 Morrison Lane Carménère Morrison Lane - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Simple; Blueberry and cherry; Slightly tart (82 pts.)
• 2005 Morrison Lane Syrah - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  Pleasant nose; Nice balance; Nice fruit (88 pts.)

Donitelia

• 2006 Donitelia Pinot Grigio - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
  No real nose; Tart; Green (82 pts.)
• 2005 Donitelia Rosary Red - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Nice nose; Medium depth; Nice interest (87 pts.)
• 2002 Donitelia Sangiovese - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Color browning; Age on nose; Younger balanced palatte (87 pts.)
• 2004 Donitelia Duetta - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  A bit of caramel; Soft; Lacking interest (85 pts.)
• 2005 Donitelia Barbera - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
  Simple and sweet (80 pts.)