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WA reds - 9/13/2011 7:19:24 AM   
VTCellarDweller

 

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Status: offline 		I am looking for Washington state reds ($30-$65) with an emphasis on style and finesse to add to my collection. Fruit bombs and ponderous wines over 14.5 ABV would not be candidates. Also, reputable internet sellers with good stock and prices. Suggestions?
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 8:54:23 AM   
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I am looking for Washington state reds ($30-$65) with an emphasis on style and finesse to add to my collection. Fruit bombs and ponderous wines over 14.5 ABV would not be candidates. Also, reputable internet sellers with good stock and prices. Suggestions?



I've been thinning out my WA state collection to make some room in my cellar. I've sold to several people on this forum and I think they would give me a good referral (at least for my wine selling, not sure anyone will stand behind my posts... )

I'm offering most wines at or slightly below market/purchase price, and many already have 2-5 years of bottle age on them. If you are interested, I will try to finalize this list by early next week and can send it to you.

Outside of that there are many good retailers in the Northwest to choose from, I'll try to post some options when I have a bit more time but I'm sure other Forum mates will give you some good rec's...

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 9:03:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		+1 on buying from hollowine. he has a pretty awesome collection of excellent wa wines that cover all styles. he was a breeze to work with and priced everything fairly. the pricing isn't really an issue though, given that many of these wines are not available outside of wa.

i can't help you on the producers, since it sounds like our palates are pretty opposite. i've enjoyed all the big fruit bombs with apparent oak, and have not found as much pleasure in the tighter, more austere wines.


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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 9:40:07 AM   
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+1 on buying from hollowine. he has a pretty awesome collection of excellent wa wines that cover all styles. he was a breeze to work with and priced everything fairly. the pricing isn't really an issue though, given that many of these wines are not available outside of wa.



Concur. Minimally take Hollowine up on his offer to see a list of what he's got to see if there's something you're interested in. For all of his other character flaws (too numerous to list here ), my "transactions" with him have been great.


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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 9:43:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hollowine-I would be interested in the bdx blend reds. Send me a PM and we can follow up offline.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 10:01:54 AM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 10:07:41 AM   
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I could say it just got lost........

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 10:21:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		OK, anyone who is interested just PM me your email address and I'll send the list by email when complete. Thanks.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 11:00:57 AM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 11:35:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Full Pull wines offers a decent array of WA wines. I'd recommend Buty and Gramercy as easily available balanced examples of WA state fruit.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 12:28:28 PM   
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http://www.northwest-wine.com/

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 12:34:05 PM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 12:35:04 PM   
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Communists are taking over Washington State?


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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 1:09:35 PM   
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Communists are taking over Washington State?


Starring Patrick Swayze.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 1:39:50 PM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 1:55:36 PM   
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Something must be wrong with Chris (either that or his dependency on income has kicked in again) that he has not spoken up on this thread.

Would he be buying or selling?



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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 3:24:05 PM   
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I would add Steppe, Rotie and Adams Bench to that short list... While waiting for Chris or Hallowine to jump in.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 4:33:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		My WA 'short list' within you parameters would be:
Stevens, Pomum, Mark Ryan, and Guardian.

There are many other good ones too!

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p.s. +1 on Hollowine as your dealer. :)

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 5:54:02 PM   
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I have had really good experiences with Northwest-Wine.com. Great selection of WA wines, more-than-fair pricing and shipping charges, and friendly, hassle-free customer service. Have fun building your WA collection!

http://www.northwest-wine.com/



decent prices and a nice selection almost got me in bug trouble!

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 6:10:22 PM   
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decent prices and a nice selection almost got me in bug trouble!
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I have had really good experiences with Northwest-Wine.com. Great selection of WA wines, more-than-fair pricing and shipping charges, and friendly, hassle-free customer service. Have fun building your WA collection!

http://www.northwest-wine.com/



decent prices and a nice selection almost got me in bug trouble!

Florida is more likely to have bug trouble, we do not have that many bugs up here unless you are at a mountain lake in July.
Now the wine can get you in big trouble, bug trouble if you leave the cork out.


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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 6:33:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Lots of good info on here, and to let mgriffith know that I am alive I'll add my 2 cents. The critieria mentioned are almost a trick question, WA reds less than 14.5% and not big fruit...

One that comes to mind immediately for me are the Columbia Winery Vineyard Series, Red Willow and Otis Vineyard, Cabs and Syrahs from the oldest vines of each in the state. Very elegant and approachable wines 13.5-14.1 % Alcohol in the ~$30 range. Probably have to purchase on-line direct from winery.

Other wineries that I think of for low alcohol, elegent wines are Seven Hills out of Walla Walla and, believe it or not, Bonair, reserve series in Zillah. I say believe it or not because Bonair produces a lot of <$10 grocery store wine, available mainly in WA, but their reserve Merlot and Cab have impressed me with their balance and elegance. Seven Hills same elegence and wines that wouldn't stand out in a lineup as being overpowering. Seven Hill is available online amd maybe through some retailers. Bonair is winery direct only I think on their reserves.


ETA, I found this retailer VinSentio, has a very wide selection of small production Washington wineries. I've never used them, except I think Steppe once shipped a case for me through them. Many of my favorite local (Yakima Valley) wineries are listed here that I've never seen anywhere else on-line including two of my absolute favorites, Steppe and Upland.

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 6:40:01 PM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 7:38:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		I, for one, would immediately seek out Betz family winery. I find the reviews on cellartracker mixed, but I am an unwavering fan. Bob Betz makes a fantastic lineup of syrahs that are less fruit bomb (as compared to a blueberry mess that some NW syrahs are known for) but with fantastic fruit depth. These nicely showcase the variation in WA state terrior.
Betz of course also makes the pere de famille and clos de betz, which are crafted in the image of left and right bank bordeaux blends, respectively. Never disappoint. But sorry, mailing list is closed. Markup on secondary market should not be high,

Good luck!

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RE: WA reds - 9/13/2011 9:25:40 PM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/14/2011 5:16:42 AM   
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decent prices and a nice selection almost got me in bug trouble!
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ORIGINAL: caeleric


quote:

ORIGINAL: IncaRoads

I have had really good experiences with Northwest-Wine.com. Great selection of WA wines, more-than-fair pricing and shipping charges, and friendly, hassle-free customer service. Have fun building your WA collection!

http://www.northwest-wine.com/



decent prices and a nice selection almost got me in bug trouble!

Florida is more likely to have bug trouble, we do not have that many bugs up here unless you are at a mountain lake in July.
Now the wine can get you in big trouble, bug trouble if you leave the cork out.



Ha ha smart a$$!! Yeah, I meant BIG trouble

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RE: WA reds - 9/14/2011 7:52:35 AM   
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I, for one, would immediately seek out Betz family winery. I find the reviews on cellartracker mixed, but I am an unwavering fan. Bob Betz makes a fantastic lineup of syrahs that are less fruit bomb (as compared to a blueberry mess that some NW syrahs are known for) but with fantastic fruit depth. These nicely showcase the variation in WA state terrior.
Betz of course also makes the pere de famille and clos de betz, which are crafted in the image of left and right bank bordeaux blends, respectively. Never disappoint. But sorry, mailing list is closed. Markup on secondary market should not be high,

Good luck!
C

My chief reco as well.

Also try ROSS ANDREW WINERY.


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RE: WA reds - 9/14/2011 10:52:12 AM   
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And I second the recommendation to sign up for the Full Pull list. Even if you never buy anything, you can learn a bunch about Washington wine from their emails.

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RE: WA reds - 9/14/2011 1:04:54 PM   
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RE: WA reds - 9/15/2011 12:15:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hard to find lower alcohol wines in WA. Some suggestions. Darby Purple Haze. Maison Bleue anything. Januik Columbia Vally Cab Sauv might be low enough.

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RE: WA reds - 9/15/2011 9:23:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		Personally, I would not pay too much attention to the stated ABV level. First, wineries are allowed so much leeway that the quoted number is not terribly relevant. Second, I have noticed that if the wine is made in a balanced style, statistically high ABV is not really apparent in the wines taste and aroma. That said, I won't steer you toward anything "too big". So stay away from Charles Smith's Syrahs.

In your price range, I would recommend:

Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cab S.
Woodward Canyon Merlot
Darby Aunt Lee Syrah
Andrew Will Ciel de Cheval (Right Bank blend)
Ch. Ste Michelle single vineyard Cab S and Merlot (Cold Creek and Indian Wells Vineyards)
DeLille D2 (Right bank blend)
McCrea Syrah Cuvee Orleans

WA is very consistent so choosing a vintage is not terribly important. From what I hear, the 09"s which should be starting to hit the shelves should be a stand out, as were the 07"s.

If you are at all a white wine fan, check out some of the Viognier. Mark Ryan and Novelty are two worthy of mention.

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