Well if I didn’t taste enough on day 1 then smell, swish and spit kicked in again. Tried to get to as many tables as possible but would need a day 3 to do that next year.
Wow what a weekend!
Top 10 wines:
1. 2009 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Funk Estate
2. 2022 Pášxa Syrah River Rock Vineyard 96 points
3. 2022 Pášxa Syrah Rockgarden Vineyard 95+
4. 2014 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille
5. 2017 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Hills
5, 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Syrah 94 points
7. 2022 Avennia Syrah Arnaut Boushey Vineyard 94 points
8. 2022 Cairdeas Winery Syrah Stone Ridge 94 points
9. 2010 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Funk Estate 94 points
10. 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Index 94 points
Saviah Cellars
The best table at the entire event and Jared was rocking some older vintages. Well done!
- 2022 Saviah Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The Funk Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin universal. Needs time but promises more in 5 years or so. Rock, olives, blue currants, floral and dust. Medium finish. (91 pts.)
- 2010 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Funk Estate – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin universal. Excellent showing at 15 years. Stone, dried meats, floral, tar, smoke, blueberries and pepper. Medium plus finish. Top 10 at Taste Washington. (94 pts.)
- 2009 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Funk Estate – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin universal. Top wine alert candidate at taste Washington. This was amazing with funk, stone, iodine, white pepper, blue fruits and roasted meats. A true gem. (96 pts.) - 2022 Saviah Cellars The Stones Speak Estate Syrah – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Tasted at the Saviah station. Excellent with white pepper, earth, blueberries, spices, tar and minerals. Very concentrated and medium plus finish. (93 pts.)
- 2022 Saviah Cellars The Stones Speak Estate Syrah – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. One of the better wines in the VIP lounge. White pepper, earth, dust, stone, charred meats and blueberries. Medium plus finish and outstanding quality the price. (93 pts.) - 2023 Saviah Cellars Cabernet Franc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good wine at the Taste of Washington. Floral, earth, cherry, spices, dust and stone. Medium plus finish. (91 pts.)
- 2009 Saviah Cellars Syrah The Funk Estate – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Revisited this wine later in the day and declared wine of the Taste Washington Event. While not quite 97 for me it is really close. Stone, white pepper, underbrush, funk, roasted meats, blueberries, cherry and violets. This is a showstopper and what Walla Walla Syrah is all about. 96.5 (96 pts.)
Cairdeas
Really good table and one of the few with a solid 92 plus average on all poured.
- 2025 Cairdeas Winery Nellie Mae – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wine with spices, grass, floral, grapefruit and minerals. Medium finish and nice acidity. (90 pts.)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Caisléan an Pápa – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Nice Rhone Blend with cherry, wood, pepper, spices, tar and dried flowers. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Syrah Stone Ridge – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Glasvin Universal. Gravel, stones, cherry, plum, spices, savory notes and blueberries. This is a a really nice Syrah and top 15 at the Taste of Washington Event. (94 pts.)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Finial Meek Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Wow was this good and brings back memories from my friend Michael Meek who owned this vineyard. Glad to see it is still going. Stone, blue currants, cherry, spices, pepper and dust. Medium plus finish and amazing. 93+
50% Syrah, 36% Petit Sirah, 12% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier (93 pts.)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery tri – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. 73% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache. Very nice wine with floral, earth, spices, dust, cherry, pepper and dark fruits. Like this a lot. 93+ (93 pts.)
Alexandria Nicole & Avenia
Some nice wines at both tables. The Avennia Syrah Arnaut was excellent.
- 2022 Alexandria Nicole Syrah Jet Black Destiny Ridge Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
Glasvin Universal. Black pepper, spices, plum, cherry, flowers and tar. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
- 2024 Alexandria Nicole Shepherd’s Mark White Destiny Ridge Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
Glasvin Universal. Lemon, minerals, spices, floral and dust. Medium finish. Like it. (90 pts.)
- 2022 Alexandria Nicole Quarry Butte Destiny Ridge Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
Glasvin Universal. Very good wine with funk floral, spices, blue currants and smoke. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.)
- 2022 Avennia Syrah Arnaut Boushey Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Cherry, plum, minerals, earth, white pepper and floral notes. A savory effort and outstanding quality. (94 pts.) - 2022 Avennia Gravura – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Black currants, wood, cigar, minerals and earth. Medium plus finish. (90 pts.) - 2023 Avennia Sauvignon Blanc Oliane – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Grass, grapefruit, minerals and lime. Medium finish. Nice aciidtiy and like this wine. (90 pts.) - 2020 De La Luz Carmen Rosé – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Not many 90 point Rose wines from Washington but this is one. Minerals, stone, raspberries, flowers and spices. Medium finish and nice acidity. (90 pts.)
- 2022 De La Luz Merlot Letter to a Friend – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Gravel, red currants, spices, earth, plum, dust and minerals. Very nice offering and Merlot shines in Washington. 92+ (92 pts.)
- 2021 De La Luz Tempranillo Echo West Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Well I am not a fan of Tempranillo from Washington. I find this grape is not a good fit. Well friends this is a good fit!!! Red currants, clay, floral, spices, dried flowers, earth and wood. Medium plus finish. Nice concentration and acidity. Really liking this one! (93 pts.)
- 2022 Owen Roe Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Solid wine with Plum, iodine, earth, coffee beans and spices. (91 pts.) - 2022 Owen Roe Sinister Hand – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Nice showing with funk, cherry, spices, pepper, and minerals. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
Dossier
Very good stuff and need to seek out more.
- 2024 Dossier Wine Collective Sauvignon Blanc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. This is one of the better SB I have tasted from Washington. Gooseberries, lemon, spice, dried pineapple, floral and grass. Medium plus finish. (93 pts.) - 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Index – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Excellent with cassis, earth, floral, cherry, dust and gravel. Medium plus finish. Outstanding quality for sure. (94 pts.) - 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Syrah – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Cherry, smoked meats, black olives, minerals, dust, earth and floral notes. Loving this wine and for sure would love to try this over 3 days. 94+ (94 pts.) - 2023 Dossier Wine Collective Cab Sauv – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Good overall with cherry, plum, dust, spices and wood. Medium plus finish. Hold. (90 pts.)
Hedges & Cougar Crest and Gard
A mixed bag at these tables.
- 2019 Hedges Family Estate La Haute Cuvee – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wtih some Bordeaux character. Funk, cigar, gravel, earth, floral and spices. Medium finish. 91+ (91 pts.) - 2020 Hedges Family Estate La Haute Syrah – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Smoke taint city. Ash, gravel, earth, and some spices. Fruit is not showing at all. Should have never made this wine. (65 pts.) - 2020 Hedges Family Estate Touriga Nacional – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Sad this was smoke tainted just like their Syrah. Ash, dried flowers, dust and muted fruit. No go. - 2018 Cougar Crest Cabernet Franc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin universal. Very good with pepper, cherry, rose petals and earth. Medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2018 Cougar Crest Mourvèdre – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
A bit green with bell peppers, spice, flowers and earth. (86 pts.) - 2023 Gård Vintners Roussanne Grand Klasse Reserve Lawrence Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin universal. Very nice with lemon, tropical fruit, spices and stone. Medium finish. (91 pts.) - 2022 Gård Vintners Syrah Thunderstone Lawrence Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Good overall with spices, red currants, dust and red flowers. Fragrant and smooth finish. (90 pts.) - 2017 Cougar Crest Syrah Block 11 – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin universal. This is outstanding for the money. Black pepper, spices, cherry and floral notes. Medium finish. (92 pts.) - 2023 Gård Vintners Kvasir Lawrence Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Glasvin Universal. Ok wine with raspbreries, bramble, minerals and floral notes. Medium finish. (87 pts.) - 2025 Gård Vintners Vermentino Lawrence Estate Corfu Crossing – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Glasvin Universal. Floral, spices, lemon and dust. Medium finish and good acidity. (88 pts.)
Pasxa & Walls
The two Pasxa wines were the best at the entire tasting in a back to back sampling.
- 2022 Pášxa Syrah River Rock Vineyard – USA, Oregon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Glasvin Universal. Top 3 wines at Taste Washington for sure. Wow! Rocks, white pepper, tar, roasted meat, flowers, earth and minerals. Medium plus finish. Outstanding quality. (96 pts.)
- 2022 Pášxa Syrah Rockgarden Vineyard – USA, Oregon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Glasvin Universal. Well Pasxa stole the show over the 2 days of Taste Washington. Top wine on Sunday and this was a close second. Rocks, white pepper, olives, blueberries, dark cherry, flowers and spices. Medium plus finish. Excellent and age worthy. (95 pts.) - 2022 The Walls Vineyards Mahana – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good with earth, cherry, minerals, rose petals and dark fruits. Medium finish and solid value. (92 pts.)
Brian Carter
Solid overall.
- 2024 Brian Carter Cellars Oriana – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wine with white peaches, apple, spice, minerals and lemon. Medium finish and nice acidity. (88 pts.) - 2021 Brian Carter Cellars Corrida – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good with plum, smoke, earth, wild berries and floral notes. Like this a lot. (91 pts.) - 2019 Brian Carter Cellars Trentenaire – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good with blueberries, wood, spices, rose petals and earth elements. Medium plus finish. (91 pts.)
Reynvaan & Rotie
Always solid wines but the 2017 in the rocks was off compared to other times sampling.
- 2023 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Queen’s Road White – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. A bit sweet with white flowers, lemon, spice, stone and orange peel. Medium finish. Hold. (91 pts.) - 2017 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Hills – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good showing on this one with funk, floral, earth, dust, tar, white pepper and underbrush. Medium plus finish. Very nice. (94 pts.) - 2017 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Rocks – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. This was very good on release but fading some. Underbrush, earth, pepper and spices. Not nearly as good as in the hills. Hold these for a few years. (89 pts.) - 2023 Rôtie Cellars Southern White – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very nice showing with floral, spices, dust, lemon, minerals and earth. Medium finish. (92 pts.) - 2023 Rôtie Cellars Southern Blend – USA, Washington
Glasvin Universal. Great showing with roasted meats, pepper, spices, floral, raspberries and dust. Medium finish. (93 pts.) - 2023 Rôtie Cellars Northern Blend – USA, Oregon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Glasvin Universal. Top 10 alert at Taste of Washington. This is on of the best vintages of this wine I have tasted. Savory wine with stone, tar, black pepper, dark currants, floral and roasted meats. Medium to long finish. Highly recommend. (95 pts.)
Wines of Sagemoor
Very good wine and all 90 or higher.
- 2020 Wines of Sagemoor Without Rehearsal Dionysus, Bacchus, Gamache – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Wine is better than the last bottle I had and this is direct from the winery Minerals, saline, orange peel, dust, lemon and floral notes. Drink now is recommended.
- 2019 Wines of Sagemoor Miguel The Man Weinbau Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope
Glasvin Universal. Very nice showing on this Bordeaux Blend with cherry, wood, spices, raspberries, rose petals and baking chocolate. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.) - 2019 Wines of Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon Stars in a Row – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. This was one of the better Cabs at Taste Washington. Cherry, wood, spices, cassis, dried twigs, leather and cigar. Medium plus finish and highly recommended. (93 pts.) - 2021 Wines of Sagemoor Codebreaker – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very nice blend with underbrush, rose petals, earth, spices, pepper and stones. Medium plus finish. Very solid. (92 pts.)
- 2022 Wines of Sagemoor Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Really like this and Sagemoor is a top 5 Cab producer in Washington. Cherry, plum, spices, dust, wood, chocolate and minerals. Very balanced and drinking well young. (93 pts.)
- 2024 Wines of Sagemoor Rosé Gamache – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. One of the better rose wines with strawberries, floral, spice and watermelon. Nice acidity. (91 pts.)
UpsideDown
Very good wines from Seth and the team. Look forward to trying more. Audrey’s Red Wine will be released this summer and was my favorite of their lineup.
- 2023 UpsideDown Roussanne WeatherEye Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wine with stone, floral, lemon, grass and spice. Clean and refreshing wine and nice acidity. Like it (92 pts.) - 2022 UpsideDown Mourvèdre The Gold Drop Collection Dead Poplar Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Gravel, bacon, earth, cherry, plum, spices and floral notes. Medium plus finish. (93 pts.) - 2023 UpsideDown Field Blend Tremasi Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wine from Red Mountain. Wood, cassis, floral, earth, dust, stones and blue currants. Nice concentration and medium plus finish. (93 pts.)
- 2022 The Devil is a Liar WeatherEye Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. This was showing well and will improve with time. Raspberries, pepper, dust, earth, underbrush, violets and minerals. Medium plus finish and would hold for a few years. 93+ (93 pts.)
Matthews
One of the better Bordeaux Blend producers in Washington for the money.
- 2022 Matthews Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal and tasted at Taste Washington. Not at the level of the Reserve but very good. Green apple, white flowers, minerals, grapefruit and a touch of spice. Medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2022 Matthews Claret – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. What a difference from the tasting room as they had it open 3 days vs. this pop and pour. Cherry, spices, blueberries, earth and floral notes. For sure very good but this will do well with time. 91+ (91 pts.) - 2021 Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good again and tasted at the Woodinville location earlier in the week. Floral, wood, cherry, cassis, minerals and dark chocolate. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
Time & Direction, Maryhill and Aluel
Good overall
- 2022 Time & Direction Syrah Old School Solaksen Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Glasvin Universal. Less intense but plenty of flavor. Smoke, cherry, floral and spices. (92 pts.) - 2022 Time & Direction Mourvèdre Space Pants Thunderstone – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope
Glasvin Universal. Nice fruit, spices, dust, cherry and floral notes. Solid wine. (92 pts.) - 2024 Time & Direction Viognier Fretboard Corfu Crossing Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. This is a pass for me with a light approach. Floral, citrus and spices. (87 pts.) - 2022 Maryhill Albariño Otis Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Not bad with floral, grass, grapefruit and mild spice. Medium finish. (87 pts.) - 2021 Maryhill Grenache Proprietor’s Reserve – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Nice with raspberries, earth, dried flowers, underbrush and violets. (91 pts.) - 2021 Maryhill Cabernet Franc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Another solid red with red currants, spices, clay, earth and stone. Medium finish. (91 pts.) - 2019 Maryhill Cabernet Sauvignon Kiona Vineyards – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Solid wine and features blue currants, spices, coffee beans, dust and earth. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.)
- 2024 Aluel Cellars Grenache Blanc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Good but nothing off the charts. Floral, lemon, spice and dust. Short to medium finish. (87 pts.) - 2022 Aluel Cellars Cabernet Franc – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Rattlesnake Hills
Glasvin Universal. The Cabernet Francs on this visit have been solid. Roses, earth, red fruits, spices and minerals. Like it. (90 pts.) - 2021 Aluel Cellars Coat of Arms – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Rattlesnake Hills
Glasvin Universal. The best of the 3 with cherry, plum, spices, floral, dried twigs and dust. Medium plus finish. (91 pts.)
Misc Flight
Some really goo wines in here and a few not so good.
- 2022 Ambassador Wines Envoy – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Tasted at the VIP Lounge at Taste Washington. Good overall with spices, cassis, blueberries, wood, earth and spices. Medium plus finish. Drink 2028 to 2034. (90 pts.) - 2022 Ambassador Wines Grenache – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Tasted at the VIP Lounge at Taste Washington. Very disappointed with this wine and features light fruit, underbrush, violets and pepper. Shorter finish. (82 pts.) - 2022 Ambassador Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Estate – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Tasted at the VIP Lounge at Taste Washington. Good overall with cherry, spices, floral, wood, minerals and dark chocolate. Medium plus finish. (90 pts.) - 2022 Ambassador Wines Syrah Plenipotentiary – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Nice wine overall with black pepper, floral, cherry, spices and minerals. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.) - 2021 Elk Haven Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Zeron Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Nothing special with dark fruits, spices, floral and earth. Short finish. (85 pts.) - 2022 Fidelitas Cabernet Franc Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Very good overall with cherry, clay, spices, dried flowers and underbrush. Medium plus finish. (90 pts.) - 2021 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Excellent. Wood, spices, floral, cherry, earth, minerals and blueberries. Liking this. (92 pts.) - 2023 Force Majeure Grenache Red Mountain Estate – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin universal. Elegant with raspberries, floral, spices, earth and dried flowers. Medium finish. (92 pts.) - 2024 Two Vintners Grenache Blanc Boushey Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very nice with lemon, tropical fruit, dust and minerals. Medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2022 Tinte Cellars Mourvèdre Estate Mourvèdre Red Mountain – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. For sure need to try more from Tinte. This was very good with cherry, plum, leather, earth, pepper and a touch of funk on this medium plus finish. A real nice discovery at Taste Washington. (92 pts.)
- 2023 Sleight of Hand The Archimage Reserve – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good with cherry, blueberries, wood, spices and floral notes. Medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2023 Liminal Winery The Barbarous Heart WeatherEye Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. One of the few wineries that offered something different on day 2 of Taste Washington. A touch of funk, pepper, earth, cherry, raspberries and tar. Medium plus finish. (93 pts.) - 2023 Darby Roussanne Stillwater Creek Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Taste Washington. Fragrant wine with lemon, spices, floral and orange peel. Most excellent. (91 pts.) - 2022 Darby No Rest for the Wicked – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Taste Washington. Very nice wine with floral, earth, minerals, spices, white pepper and stone. Long finish. (92 pts.) - 2014 Côtes de Ciel Nebbiolo Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin universal. Very good with bramble, underbrush, violets, tar, blueberries and earth. Drinking well with 10 plus years of age. (92 pts.)
Quilceda & Others
2020 Quilceda Creek is a drink now and very balanced. Way better than the 2021.
- 2024 Laterus Winery Meme Boushey Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Glasvin Universal. Good overall with white flowers, spice, lemon, dust and tropical fruit. Boushey Vineyard always delivers. 89+ (89 pts.) - 2021 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin universal. The 2020 was balanced and this is a hot mess. Spices, over oaked, blue currants and coffee beans. Not drinkable at the moment. (80 pts.) - 2023 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon The Dissident – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Last day in Seattle after a record amount of notes in a week. Cherry, wood, plum, spices, floral, minerals and earth. Medium plus finish. Outstanding value. (93 pts.) - 2021 Foolhardy Malbec – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good with bramble, blackberries, plum, spices and floral notes. Smooth overall and drinking well now. (91 pts.) - 2022 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Very good showing with black cherry, spices, wood, earth, smoke and cigar notes. Another 22 winnner. (92 pts.) - 2022 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin universal. Fine but former shadow of itself. Ripe fruit, spices and earth. (88 pts.) - 2022 Valdemar Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Entre Nosotros – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Cherry, spices, wood, earth and plum. Medium finish. Nice and will improve with time. 91+ (91 pts.) - 2021 Watermill Winery Syrah Hallowed Stones Syrah – USA, Oregon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
Glasvin Universal. Had to revisit on day 2 and still rocking. Great value Black pepper, spices, earth, floral, blueberries, rocks and floral notes. Love it. (94 pts.) - 2021 Sleight of Hand Syrah Spiders from Mars – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Equally as impressed on the second day of Taste Washington. White pepper, stone, black olives, tar, roasted meats and spices. Love it. (94 pts.)
- 2019 Januik Petit Verdot Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. One of the few my brother has not tried from Januik. Very good and Petit Verdot is a hit in Washington. So many good ones over 5 days. Tasty with earth, minerals, forest floor, cherry and blueberries. Medium plus finish and very solid wine. (91 pts.) - 2022 Caprio Cellars Eleanor – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Drinking well although will benefit with more time. Blueberries, floral, spices, minerals and dust. Medium finish. (91 pts.) - 2023 Laterus Winery The Big Dark – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. 50% Cab and 50% Syrah. Good wine overall with cherry, coffee beans, floral, plum, spices and pepper. Medium finish. (90 pts.) - 2019 Secret Squirrel Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Well the scoring with the 81 is most accurate of the reviews and this was barely drinkable. Total label wine. Thin and lacks fruit. Some earth and spice. Short finish. Spit this out instantly and had to get some food to cleanse the palate. (70 pts.) - 2019 Secret Squirrel Red Rhone Blend – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. One if not the worst tables at the show. Hate to bash a wine but this was almost tasteless. Thin and watered down. Dust, earth and some fruit. No the palate was not comprised with all these notes as plenty of good ones right before this and plenty after. (75 pts.) - 2022 Gorman Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Devil Makes Three – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Kaumy nailed this not. A simple wine with cherry, plum and some spices. Easy drinking. (85 pts.) - 2022 Avennia Sestina – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Like this better than the 21. Cherry, earth, spices, floral, blueberries and minerals. Nice medium plus finish and solid effort. (92 pts.) - 2021 Amavi Cellars Syrah – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Glasvin Universal. Good but nothing special in comparison to the heavy hitters at this event. Green olives, pepper, earth and stone. Medium finish and some nice blue currants kicking in late. (90 pts.) - 2019 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Glasvin Universal. Tasted in the VIP lounge of Taste Washington. Coffee beans, cassis, minerals, cherry and plum. Nice fruit on this one. (91 pts.) - 2023 The O’Reilly Family Rocks of Bawn – USA, Oregon, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Ok wine with lemon, straw, floral and spices. Short finish. (87 pts.) - 2014 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Well thank you Betz for the under the table at Taste Washington Event. Showing beautifully. Cherry, plum, spices, wood, earth, minerals and dust. So elegant and drinking well. Awesome. (94 pts.) - 2024 Long Shadows Wineries Chardonnay Nine Hats – USA, Washington
Glasvin Universal. The least favorite of the Nine Hats wines but still a good value. Lemon, spices, wood, floral and dust. Medium finish. (87 pts.) - 2022 Long Shadows Wineries Cabernet Sauvignon Nine Hats – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Solid wine overall with cherry, wood, spices, plum and floral notes. Very good value indeed. (90 pts.) - 2021 Long Shadows Wineries Malbec Nine Hats – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Glasvin Universal. Malbecs have been the star this week for price and quality on this trip. This is very good with blueberries, spices, floral and earth. Medium finish. Need to try this over 3 days. (91 pts.)
Well probably smelled, swished and spit over 15 bottles at this thing. I will be back in 2027!