| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
3/6/2024 - Uff Da wrote: 91 pointsFun blend, structure is nice with the age. Hint of tobacco mixed with mild red fruit sweetness. |
| White |
2022 Basalt Cellars RieslingColumbia Valley more |
3/6/2024 - Uff Da wrote: 90 pointsOn the sweet side, but really well balanced and nuanced. |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars CuvéeLewis-Clark Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/29/2023 - Winning_Wines Likes this wine: 88 pointsThick, volumputious, and heavily extracted, but very good nonetheless. I love what Rick does with his wines and this doesn’t disappoint. |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars MerlotColumbia Valley more |
12/14/2022 - gquigs Likes this wine: 89 pointsGreat QPR. Lots of dark fruit with good balance |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars MerlotColumbia Valley more |
11/5/2022 - camdawg Likes this wine: 90 pointsBasalt Cellars might be a bit under the radar when it comes to Washington wines, but they do Merlot right. This 2016 vintage is in a nice spot now, and ready to drink. |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
8/27/2022 - Stuart10er Likes this wine: NRRuby purple colored and earthy nose with tomato leaves. Taste has moderate- tannins and lots of dark red fruits. Long finish. Really tasting good at this age |
| Red |
2014 Basalt Cellars MalbecColumbia Valley more |
6/5/2022 - rakasome Likes this wine: 87 pointsHad a bottle last year. It's VERY good and fruity. Maybe another year in the window? |
| Red |
2014 Basalt Cellars Wasem Field BlendColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
4/22/2022 - Teamrehfeld wrote: 90 pointsWe thought this was pretty good. Wife liked it so that is a big plus vote. |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
4/22/2022 - rakasome Likes this wine: 82 pointsSomething "off" with this. Not terrible, just weird. Maybe it has passed it's prime? |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
4/10/2022 - ElJefeTX Likes this wine: 90 pointsWashington State Rhone-blend with 41% Grenache, 36% Syrah and 23% Mourvèdre. Notes of ripe black currant, raspberry, kalamata olive and smoked meat. Firm tannic structure and a dense fruit finish. |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars Wasem Field BlendColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
3/1/2022 - rakasome Likes this wine: 87 pointsNot sure what is in this blend. Is good. Not great, but good. |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/10/2022 - rakasome Likes this wine: 90 pointsI really think all vintages of this GSM are sparkling! |
| Red |
2012 Basalt Cellars Cabernet FrancColumbia Valley more |
12/20/2021 - Teamrehfeld wrote: 89 pointsOk. Not bad. Just did not have the barn yard/vegetal attributes we like in cf. |
| Red |
2013 Basalt Cellars Malbec ReserveColumbia Valley more |
5/25/2021 - Teamrehfeld wrote: 88 pointsGood. |
| Red |
2014 Basalt Cellars MalbecColumbia Valley more |
5/22/2021 - rakasome Likes this wine: 87 pointsNice. Good flavor. I think the time to drink is now through this year. |
| Red |
2013 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
4/8/2021 - Rob noxious wrote: NR36% Grenache (24k Vineyard), 32% Syrah (Bacchus Vineyard), 32% Mourvedre (24k Vineyard) |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
4/8/2021 - Rob noxious wrote: NR39% Grenache (Willard Vineyard), 44% Syrah (Bacchus and Willard Vineyards), 17% Mourvedre (Inland Desert Vineyard) |
| Rosé |
2019 Basalt Cellars Dolcetto RoséWalla Walla Valley more |
4/3/2021 - rakasome Likes this wine: 88 pointsTen months since last bottle. I think some change. Seems a lot more tart. Real cheek puckering. Tannins more pronounced. VERY dry. |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars Cabernet FrancColumbia Valley more |
3/16/2021 - rakasome Likes this wine: 88 points18 months since last bottle. Seemsnto be waning. Drinking window slowly closing? It's still good but for how long? |
| Red |
2016 Basalt Cellars CuvéeLewis-Clark Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/6/2021 - rakasome Likes this wine: 87 pointsThis was real tasty. All grapes from the new-ish Lewis Clark AVA. 5 different grapes, all 20% each. Should age well for a few years. Kudos Rick Wasem. |
| Red |
2015 Basalt Cellars G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)Columbia Valley Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
12/21/2020 - rakasome Likes this wine: 89 points27 months since last one. Keeping very well. No changes. Lovely blend. |
| Red |
2017 Basalt Cellars Stone GardenLewis-Clark Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/19/2020 - rakasome Likes this wine: 88 pointsDay 1: Good nose, quite fruity. Had the essence of being bordeaux-like. |
| Red |
2012 Basalt Cellars MalbecColumbia Valley more |
10/21/2020 - Teamrehfeld wrote: 89 pointsLike Rakasome says. Very good. Good hints of dark fruit n pepper. |
| Red |
2014 Basalt Cellars Wasem Field BlendColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
10/21/2020 - rakasome Likes this wine: 87 pointsJury is still out on this. Good, but not good+. |
| Red |
2017 Basalt Cellars MerlotColumbia Valley more |
10/21/2020 - rakasome wrote: 86 pointsI'm not a merlot fan. This was a bit flat. OK, but flat. |
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