Januik has one of the better overall tasting rooms in Woodinville. It is massive with tons of room for events and just relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. Here is my most recent visit to their operation.
CellarTracker! Januik/Novelty Hill Tasting
- 2023 Novelty Hill Winery Roussanne Stillwater Creek Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Nice wine tasted at the tasting room. White flowers, sour apple, spice, apricots and stone orchard fruit. Nice acidity and medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2021 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Lighter color. Lots of oak, too much. Wood, spice, dark fruits and dark chocolate and heavy. Needs time. (86 pts.) - 2022 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Cherry, plum, wood, spice, floral and dust. Medium finish. Drink now to 2032. (92 pts.) - 2021 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Quintessence – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Cherry, plum, wood, spice, dark chocolate and dust. Dry wine and long term aging potential. (92 pts.) - 2021 Andrew Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Doppel Ganger Andrews Family Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
Best of the flight with black currants, oak, vanilla, plum, cigar, mint and floral notes. (94 pts.) - 2021 Januik Red Wine Reserve – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Tried a few more wines at the end of the tasting. This is outstanding wine and $85 retail. Cherry, oak, vanilla, plum, spice, floral and dark chocolate. Medium plus finish. One of their best. (95 pts.) - 2022 Andrew Januik Baba Yaga – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Big style features oak, vanilla, spice dark currants, dust and dried flowers. Needs time to fully develop. (91 pts.)
