Owen Bargreen, 2808 Colby Avenue Suite B, Everett, WA (2026)

06/06/2026

Unbelievable wine, this 2017 by Domaine Serene. Tertiary notes slowly creeping in, paired with juicy tenderloin 🍷 🥩

06/04/2026

Corliss

One of the great Washington wineries, Corliss is an ultra-premium producer of red wines founded in 1999 by Michael and Lori Corliss. Over the years Mike Corliss has bought vineyard land throughout the state, including more holdings on Red Mountain. Corliss has been met with some serious critical acclaim since their first release in 2008. It has been such a pleasure seeing how well these beautiful wines age. Corliss is also well-known for performing exceptionally well with tough vintages. I have had some of their older wines from my cellar and they have some massive cellaring potential. Corliss did a great job in 2019 which was not the easiest year for Bordeaux varietals. They made some beautiful 2020 wines from this tough vintage.
The wines have less oak impact over time. I adore the 2021 Corliss Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 99) which has incredible flavor density and is a stunning edition of this wine that is a must-buy for any collector of top Washington wine. Learn more about these incredible wines at corlissestate.com and here are my notes on the pre-release wines by Corliss.

2021 Corliss Red Wine- The 2021 Corliss Red Wine is quite different than the ’19 with considerably more Cabernet Franc (84%), as this blends in smaller portions Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Stored for 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels, this will be released in September 2026. Mainly coming from their estate on Red Mountain, this comes off silky and refined on the mouth with a pillowy texture. Heady black and blue fruits parade with dried herbs and copious herbs with espresso ground accents. A stunner and total head-turner, enjoy now and over the next two decades to come. Drink 2026-2046- 99

2021 Corliss Cabernet Sauvignon- An opulent and downright stunning rendition of this wine, the 2021 Corliss Cabernet Sauvignon was stored in nearly all new French oak before bottling. It offers alluring aromatics of black rose, creme de violette, tar and anise seed alongside suggestions of oud and sweet pipe to***co. The palate is dense and delicious with serious tension that combines with Arabica bean, rocky soils, scorched earth and a glorious melange of black and blue fruits. Full-bodied, with terrific salty minerality, enjoy now and over the next twenty years to come. Drink 2026-2046- 99

2021 Corliss Syrah- The stunning 2021 Corliss Syrah comes from several sites in the Columbia Valley and was aged for 22 months in 23% new French oak before bottling. This spent an additional three years in bottle before release. It is a dense, massive and highly hedonistic effort that beautifully showcases this warm vintage. Jet black in the glass, this offers sagebrush and black currants with violets on the nose. The palate is powerful and also well-structured, with serious concentration and underlying finesse. Quite simply a joy to drink now, give this an hour or two in the decanter if savoring in its heady youth. Drink 2026-2040- 98

06/04/2026

Stunning range of wines by Dr. Loosen 🇩🇪 ⚡️

06/03/2026

Malibu Wine Company

Today we share the story of Malibu Wine Company. Psychiatrist Dr. Steve Ruths studied viticulture and enology, completing the UC Davis winemaking certificate program in 2008. 2009 was his first crush as a home winemaker starting with a half-ton of Syrah from the Estelle Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. Since then, he has made wine with Alta Colina Grenache and Roll Ranch Syrah. In 2016, Dr. Ruths purchased a 6-acre property in the Malibu Coast AVA. In 2017, preparing the land for planting began and in 2018 the first vines were planted. Additional plantings continued yearly through 2024 with approximately 6500 vines over 3 acres. Varietals include 3 clones of Syrah, 2 clones of Grenache, Durif/Petite Sirah, Touriga Nacional, Viognier, and Roussanne. Vines are spaced either at 4x6 or 3x5 feet. The vineyard was planted and is farmed by Martin Ramirez of the Ojai Vineyards. 2023 was their first commercial vintage with Nick Elliott making our wines at his winery Nicora in Tin City.
This is now the second time that I have tasted Dr. Ruths’s wines. The wines are big and bold, with terrific texture and good underlying finesse. The wines from the Malibu Coast in particular are really novel and unique. This location clearly has some serious potential.
I love the 2024 ‘The Monk’ Syrah (OB, 94) which has amazing flavor density and is irresistible to enjoy now. Learn more at https://www.malibuwinecompany.com/ and here are my reviews of the new wines by Dr. Steve Ruths and Malibu Wine Company.

2024 Malibu Wine Company ‘The Jungfrau’ Red Wine- The 2024 ‘The Jungfrau’ is different than the ’23 as this edition is all Grenache from the Dr. Ruths Vineyard on the Malibu Coast. Damp earth and red rose petals mark the nose alongside cranberry and orange peel notes. The palate is fresh and viscous with amazing texture and depth. A stunning edition of this wine that is hugely novel and delicious, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034- 93

2024 Malibu Wine Company ‘The Monk’ Syrah- Sourced from Paso Robles, the 2024 ‘Frogtown Vineyard’ Syrah is a dense, intense and highly hedonistic bottling that is not for the weary. Black currant compote, damp earth, white pepper dusted brisket and shades of creme de violette all combine on the palate. Loaded with richness and texture, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036- 94

2024 Malibu Wine Company ‘The Eiger’ Petite Sirah- A truly unique wine sourced from the Malibu Coast, the 2024 ‘The Eiger’ Petite Sirah is a gorgeous rendition of this bottling. Once on the nose this takes on green peppercorns, dense black and blue fruits alongside shades of milk chocolate covered pastry crust. The palate is filled with both verve and flavor density, with serious texture and mouth-watering acidity. Glorious in its heady youth, watch this evolve over the next decade. Drink 2026-2036- 93

06/03/2026

Cuvaison

I have long admired the wines of Cuvaison. These were some of the wines that I bought for my personal collection more than twenty years ago. Steve Rogstad has been at the helm for more than two decades and has helped shape not only these wines but wines from this windswept region. Founded back in 1969, ten years later Cuvaison acquired 400 acres of highly prized land north of San Pablo Bay in the Los Carneros district of Napa Valley which is a site that is highly influenced by fog and cooler temperatures from the bay.
The new Cuvaison are outstanding. Check out the 2024 Cuvaison ‘Kite Tail’ Chardonnay (OB, 94) which is a treat to savor now. Learn more about this outstanding producer at https://www.cuvaison.com and here are the killer sparkling wine, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir releases by Cuvaison.

2025 Cuvaison Rose- Made from Grenache grapes, this 2025 Rose offers a soft mouthfeel on the approach. Laden with tension, texture and bright red fruits, with citrus rind notes, this is a beautiful bottling that is best not served too cold. Drink 2026-2032- 92

2024 Cuvaison ‘Kite Tail’ Chardonnay- The outstanding 2024 Cuvaison ‘Kite Tail’ Chardonnay was sourced from older Wente Clone vines at the estate vineyard. Salted peaches, juicy pear and shades of buttered French bread all mark the nose. The palate is rich, silky and refined, beautifully showcasing this salty terroir. Offering gorgeous length and weight, enjoy this beautiful bottling now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2026-2034- 94

2023 Cuvaison ‘Spire’ Pinot Noir- The outstanding 2023 Cuvaison ‘Spire’ Pinot Noir was sourced from the Tai Vineyard in the Carneros region. It is juicy, round and beautifully-weighted with serious concentration and power. Salted orange peel flavors combine with cran-cola and hints of blackberry compote on the plate. Considering the coolness of this vintage, this offers serious flavor density. Drink 2026-2036- 94

06/02/2026

Baer

It is my pleasure to share one of the jewels of Woodinville. Winemaker Erica Orr took over this program more than a decade ago and began in 1998, working her first harvest with eminent winemaker Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. She immediately caught the wine bug and enrolled in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she completed her master’s degree in 2003. Erica also has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco. She is a great person to chat wine with.
The wines are really outstanding across the board. I love the 2024 Baer Rose (OB, 92) which is a stunning, beautifully-textured wine. I love the 2022 Baer ‘Ursa’ Red Wine (OB, 93) which is smooth and silky stuff from this slightly cooler vintage. Learn more about this great Woodinville winery at at baerwinery.com Here are the great new releases by Baer

2025 Baer ‘Shard’ Chardonnay- The 2025 ‘Shard’ is another terrific edition of this wine that was aged in stainless steel before bottling. No doubt from lees stirring it brings serious texture and finesse, with honeysuckle water, beeswax, and dense melon fruits. 100% from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Royal Slope AVA, this is already enticing stuff that will show slightly more brightly served on the cooler side. Drink 2026-2032- 92

2025 Baer Rose- A delicious and nuanced edition of this wine, the 20245 Baer Rose is Cabernet Franc-based wine from the Royal Slope AVA.It shows some wild mushroom tones on the nose with red rose petals, red currants and shades of red licorice. Soft and inviting on the mouth, with lively acidity, and a smooth texture, this is best served not too warm. Drink 2026-2032- 92

2022 Baer ‘Star’ Merlot- The 2022 ‘Star’ is nearly all Merlot coming from the Royal Slope AVA. It comes off smooth and dense, with terrific viscosity. Ripe red fruits parade with chocolate, wet rock and shades of dried herbs on the palate. Smooth throughout the drinking experience, this is a great effort in a slightly cooler vintage. Drink 2026-2038- 93

2022 Baer ‘Ursa’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Ursa’ is a silky combination of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc with 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and small parts Petit Verdot and Malbec. It shows great aromatic and flavor range, offering roasted fig flavors that parade with milk chocolate, tar and pipe to***co on the palate. Medium-bodied and fresh with a smooth texture, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 93

2022 Baer Malbec- Coming from the Royal Slope AVA, the 2022 Malbec has a large amount of Syrah blended in. Inky in the glass, this shows dried herbs and blueberry compote on the nose with shades of tar and wintergreen. The palate is well-structured and powerful, as this is very refined throughout the drinking experience. Sowing excellent freshness, alongside the viscosity, enjoy now and over the next twelve years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 94

2022 Baer ‘Callisto’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Callisto’ is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Syrah with the remainder Petit Verdot all sourced from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Royal Slope AVA. Coffee ground and dark chocolate shavings combine with pencil lead and anise on the palate. Showing good poise and texture, with lively acidity, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 93

2022 Baer ‘Arctos’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Arctos’ has a much smaller portion of Petit Verdot blended in than the ’21. Mainly aged in neutral oak barrels, this opens with a rich bouquet of potpourri and cassis notes that combine with suggestions of espresso grounds. The palate is smooth and nicely textured, with a seamless mouthfeel as this simply glides throughout the drinking experience. Dense and delicious, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 94

2022 Baer Cabernet Franc- The brilliant 2024 Baer Cabernet Franc is marvelously herbal, offering a smooth mouthfeel, with dense dark fruits that parade with to***co leaf, worn leather, and sea salt dusted green bell pepper notes on the palate. Medium to full-bodied, with terrific varietal typicity, enjoy now and over the next twelve plus years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 94

06/01/2026

Rasa Vineyards

It is my pleasure to share the wines of Rasa Vineyards. For many years now Master of Wine, Billo Naravane, has been crafting beautiful expressions of Washington State wine. He has one of the finest lineups in the state — from crisp Rieslings to inky Syrahs. Billo also has a remarkable story in wine. If you have never tried these wines then you are in for a serious treat. A scientist by trade, Billo Naravane initially was inspired by wine while living Austin, Texas. During that time Naravane was exposed to some of the finest wines in the world and he fully caught the wine bug. Over time he and his brother, Pinto, made the bold decision to start Rasa Vineyards in 2007.
These are wines that are seriously crafted with a beginning, middle and an end. The wines he crafts show tremendous texture, richness, poise and terroir — and are only getting better by each vintage.
We chatted about wine and tasted together over Zoom.
I am amazed with the overall quality and do not miss out on the 2021 Rasa Vineyards ‘Veritas Sequitur’ Syrah (OB, 99) which is otherworldly wine that flirts with perfection. A very special and also expensive wine, the 2022 Naravane Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 100) is one of the wines of the vintage. It is a perfect wine made in a somewhat challenging vintage for Bordeaux varietals. Learn more about this fantastic Walla Walla winery at rasavineyards.com Here are the sensational new wines by Rasa Vineyards.
2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘The Composer’ Riesling- Coming from three separate clones of Riesling, this is made in a completely dry, Trocken style. This comes off fat and mineral-laden with serious texture. Ripe peach and apricot combine with shades of wet rock and freshly cut limes on the palate. Drink 2026-2034- 93
2020 Rasa Vineyards ‘The Composer Encore’ Riesling- The 2020 ‘The Composer Encore’ is a GG-inspired Riesling that was sourced from old vines at the Bacchus Vineyard. This saw extended battonage and was released six years after being aged in barrel. Honeysuckle and shades of juicy nectarine combine with citrus blossoms on the nose. The palate is deep and rich with serious weight and finesse. This has a beautiful push-pull between fruit and non-fruit flavors. Coming off clean from this highly challenging vintage, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2026-2034- 95
2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘Dream Deferred’ Chardonnay- The 2023 ‘Dream Deferred’ was entirely sourced from the Frenchman Hills Vineyard set on soils that have some limestone. On the nose this takes on buttered brioche and Macadamia nut aromatics that combine with lemon blossom. The palate is plush and rich with amazing texture, weight and mouth-watering acidity. A stunning wine that saw some extended battonage, enjoy now and over the next eight years. Drink 2026-2034- 95
2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Occam’s Razor’ Red Wine- The 2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Occam’s Razor’ Red Wine comes from some choice vineyards throughout the state. Ripe red currants and to***co leaf combine with milk chocolate notes on the nose. The palate is forward and juicy with good finesse. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Occam’s Razor’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Occam’s Razor’ Cabernet Sauvignon shows off black currants and tar notes on the palate with a soft mouthfeel. Enjoy now. Drink 2026-2032- 92

2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘Tilting At Windmills’ Red Wine- The Priorat-inspired ‘Tilting At Windmills’ combines mostly Grenache (54%) with the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. On the nose this shows cedar, tar and red licorice with beautiful red florals. The palate is elegant, with terrific weight and underlying finesse. A totally unique wine that is showing beautifully now, watch this evolve over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2026-2038- 95

2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘QED The Strong Law’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘QED The Strong Law’ combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot coming from several locations including the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Stored in 40% new French oak, this offers black tea and exotic spices on the nose with tar and dark chocolate shavings. The palate is beautifully balanced, with refined tannins and a glorious core of black fruits, alongside a graphite edge. Drink 2026-2038- 94

2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘Humane’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘Humane’ is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (63%) with the remainder Cabernet Franc and Malbec all sourced from the Rattlesnake Hills. Nearly all the proceeds from this wine go to charity. Anise, dark currants and pencil shavings all combine on the nose. The palate is silky and elegant with a terrific texture. This is drinking marvelously right now. Drink 2026-2038- 94

2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Living in the Limelight’ Petit Verdot- The 2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘Living in the Limelight’ Petit Verdot is a world-class single variety wine from the Dionysus Vineyard in the White Bluffs AVA. Inky in the glass, this delivers mocha, tar and green herbs on the nose. The downright killer aromatics bring you back to the glass for more enjoyment. The palate is dense and inky with amazing fleshy character and also mouth-watering acidity. This is somehow drinking magically right now as the refined tannins really sing in unison with the dark fruit and chocolate core. Drink 2026-2040- 95

2023 Rasa Vineyards ‘QED Choice Function’ Red Wine- Made from Cabernet Franc, the 2023 ‘Choice Function’ is all Cabernet Franc from the Columbia Valley. Stored in a third new French oak, on the nose this takes on orange bell pepper alongside shades of black licorice and garrigue notes. The palate is lush and ripe with a terrific mouthful and marvelous length. Drink 2026-2038- 95

2024 Rasa Vineyards ‘QED Convergence’ Red Wine- The 2024 ‘QED Convergence’ is a great blend of mainly Syrah (83%) with small portions Grenache and Mourvèdre as well as a dash of Viognier. This wine was first made with the 2007 vintage. Beautiful white florals mark the nose alongside blood orange zest, bulls blood, smoked meats and bright red fruits. The palate is silky and refined with a terrific mouthfeel and great sense of weight. Very savory and seductive, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2036- 95

2022 Rasa Vineyard ‘En Passant’ Merlot- 100% varietal, the 2022 ‘En Passant’ comes from the Pinebrake Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills AVA. Inky in the glass, this delivers incredible aromatics of red florals, tar and to***co leaf alongside milk chocolate covered black cherry. The palate is rich and viscous with amazing texture and underlying salty nuances. Gorgeous to enjoy now, with loads of mouth-watering acidity, watch this evolve now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2026-2040- 96

2019 Rasa Vineyard ‘Fianchetto’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2019 Rasa Vineyard ‘Fianchetto’ is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Firethorn Vineyard. This comes off silky and refined on the mouth. Generous black fruits combine with mocha, tar and anise on the palate. Showing beautifully right now, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2026-2035- 95

2019 Rasa Vineyard ‘In Order To Form A More Perfect Union’ Red Wine- Primarily Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the ‘More Perfect Union’ is a downright killer blend by Rasa. This is dense, rich and neatly balanced stuff right now. Red cherry compote, wild mushroom, blackberry and mocha notes combine with shades of soy sauce and salty soils on the palate. Drink 2026-2034- 95

2022 Rasa Vineyards ‘Creative Impulse’ Red Wine- Sourced from the famed DuBrul Vineyard, the 2022 ‘Creative Impulse’ is a stunning wine that is built to age. On the nose this shows gorgeous red florals, with damp earth, cedar, creme de cassis and shades of black licorice. The palate is lush and round as this glides throughout the drinking experience. A stunning wine, with amazing length, flavor density and flavor complexity, this is a magical wine made from a somewhat difficult vintage for Bordeaux varietals. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon with 32% Merlot. Drink 2026-2042- 98

2020 Rasa Vineyard ‘Veritas Sequitur Naravane Vineyard’ Syrah- An amazing edition of this wine, the 2021 ’Veritas Sequitur’ comes from the Naravane Vineyard. Given all whole cluster fermentation and and all new French oak before bottling, this opens with crushed wet gravel, bacon fat, Satsuma orange zest and shades of bulls blood alongside pretty red florals. The palate is lush and deep wth loads of mouthwatering acidity with an exceedingly long finish. A world-class wine from the Rocks District, enjoy this now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2026-2036- 99

2022 Rasa Vineyards ‘For The Love Of The Game’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘For The Love Of The Game’ is a 100% varietal wine from the Columbia Valley. This is a knockout wine, showing amazing flavor density and underling freshness. The weight and salty nuance really grips you, as chocolate and tar notes combine with refined black fruits — and is almost pushing blue fruits. Refined tannins frame this beauty that has a long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2026-2043- 97

2022 Rasa Vineyards ‘Naravane’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Naravane’ is in its second edition and is only released in vintages where they feel they have made their highest level of wine. This edition was stored for 36 months in new French oak barrels prior to bottling. This is a perfect wine made from a challenging vintage for Bordeaux varietals. Turkish coffee and creme de violette notes combine with sandalwood tones that caress the black fruits. It is astonishingly seamless throughout the drinking experience. A world-class wine from 2022, give this several hours in the decanter before enjoying. Bravo! Drink 2026-2050- 100

06/01/2026

Dusted Valley

Today we share the great wines of Dusted Valley, founded by the Johnson and Braunel families founded Dusted Valley. They are both originally from Wisconsin and are big time Packers fans. Dusted Valley sources from some of the great vineyards in Washington, including the Olsen Vineyard and Stoney Vine Vineyard. The wines from their estate Southwind Vineyard continue to improve.
I really enjoy the sparkling wine they make and they have expanded tasting rooms to Edmonds, if you live on the north side of Seattle. I adored the 2023 Dusted Valley ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 93) which is elegant and seamless through the drinking experience. Learn more about these beautiful new wines at https://www.dustedvalley.com Here are my reviews of the great new wines by Dusted Valley.

2023 Dusted Valley ‘Tall Tales’ Syrah- The 2023 ‘Tall Tales’ comes from the famed Stoney Vine Vineyard in the Rocks District. It is salty, savory and neatly-textured stuff with bacon fat, iodine and black olive flavors. Medium to full-bodied, with amazing length, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2026-2034- 94

2023 Dusted Valley ‘Stained Tooth’ Syrah- The 2023 ‘Stained Tooth’ Syrah has a small amount of Viognier and Petite Sirah blended in. The white florals from the Viognier entice, as yo are greeted to a concentrated core of black fruits, with green olives, sage and shades of milk chocolate. Delicious and complex, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2034- 94

2023 Dusted Valley ‘BFM’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘BFM’ is mainly Merlot with smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and a dash of Malbec. It is full-bodied, rich and viscous stuff with a boysenberry and black cherry core alongside milk chocolate, sagebrush and shades of black licorice. Dense and heady, with a great acid backbone, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036- 94

2023 Dusted Valley ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2023 Dusted Valley ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon has a small amount of Petit Verdot blended in. On the nose this takes on violets, tar and to***co leaf notes that meld well with dense dark fruits. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing refined tannins and excellent flavor range. Drink 2026-2036- 93

2023 Dusted Valley ‘Sothwind Vineyard Estate’ Cabernet Franc- A really nice wine from this warmer vintage, the 2023 ‘Southwind Vineyard Estate’ Cabernet Franc offers cloves, tar and wintergreen notes on the nose. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied with good richness and refined tannins showing salty nuances. Drink 2026-2036- 93

06/01/2026

Dunham Cellars

One of the oldest wineries in Walla Walla, Dunham Cellars was founded by the Dunham family in 1995. These have consistently been great wines that totally over-deliver for the price. The lineup has become one of the most impressive range of wines that do not break the bank.
At the helm is winemaker Rob Campisi, who was formerly assistant winemaker at Dunham. Rob trained under eminent Washington winemaker, Dan Wampfler and he crafts quite a wide range of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Trutina (Bordeaux style blend), Three Legged Red (red table wine) and the "Shirley Mays" Chardonnay, a dedication to Eric's grandmother.
I love the new 2025 Dunham Cellar ‘Columbia Valley’ Sauvignon Blanc (OB, 92) which shows beautiful texture and weight. I was blown away with the 2021 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 96) which shows off the heat from this warmer vintage, with great opulence and richness, with outstanding flavor range. Learn more about these beautiful wines at dunhamcellars.com Here are the great new wines by Dunham Cellars.

2025 Dunham Cellars ‘Columbia Valley’ Sauvignon Blanc- Coming from the McNarry and Gamache Vineyards, this is 100% varietal wine that was stored in mainly stainless steel before bottling. Lychee and pineapple combine with nutty nuances on the nose. The palate is rich and layered with amazing length and freshness. Dense and delicious, enjoy now and over the next eight plus years. Drink 2026-2034- 92

2025 Dunham Cellars ‘Shirley Mays’ Chardonnay- The 2025 ‘Shirley Mays’ was sourced from the Lewis Estate and Kenny Hill Estate Vineyards. This was stored in roughly 30% new French oak, this offers pie crust and cardamom notes on the nose alongside ripe banana and shades of rich melon. The palate is silky and refined mouthfeel and has a terrific push/pull between richness, flavor density and mouth-watering acidity. Drink 2026-2034- 93

2024 Dunham Cellars ‘Three Legged Red’ Red Wine- The outstanding 2024 Dunham Cellars ‘Three Legged Red’ Red Wine is comprised of equal parts Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, this shows black tea, tar, dark currants and milk chocolate notes on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh with a soft mouthfeel. Drink 2026-2032- 91

2023 Dunham Cellars ‘Trutina’ Red Wine- The 2023 ‘Trutina’ combines near equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cedar, dark currants and tar alongside black floral all mark the nose. The palate is lush and refined with terrific weight. Well-balanced with terrific weight and texture, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036- 93

2023 Dunham Cellars ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah- The 2023 ‘Columbia Valley’ Syrah comes from the Lewis and Kenny Hill Vineyards and was stored in a small amount of new French oak before bottling. Purple florals combine with iodine, tar, blackberry compote and black licorice. The palate is dense and viscous with terrific texture, richness and finesse. A glorious wine that is already drinking beautifully, watch this evolve over the next ten plus years. Drink 2026-2036- 93

2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The astonishingly good 2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon coming mainly from the Lewis and Kenny Hill Vineyards. This has a really small amount of new American oak with 25% new French oak before bottling. Dark in the glass, this delivers sandalwood, creme de cassis and sagebrush with bitter chocolate notes that combine on the nose. The palate is plush, round and generous with a seamless mouthfeel and good underlying sense of freshness. Everything has come together nearly here. Enjoy now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041- 94

2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Syrah- The 2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Syrah saw roughly 21 months of barrel age. It is inky in the glass, offering tar, purple flowers, charcuterie and black currant candy alongside shades of sweet to***co leaf. The palate is fresh and refined with a smooth mouthfeel and terrific viscosity considering the coolness of the vintage. This is a beautiful wine from this slightly cooler year. Drink 2026-2036- 95

2021 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Merlot- This 2021 ‘Lewis Vineyard’ Merlot was aged for 23 months in 25% new French oak before bottling and has 12% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in. The color is ultra-dark, as this offers black cherry compote, tar, black licorice and baking spices on the nose. The palate is ultra-refined as this glides throughout the drinking experience. A complex, delicious bottling that has a long way to go in the cellar, enjoy over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2026-2041-96

2021 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2021 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% varietal that was stored for 22 months in 53% new French oak before bottling. Anise, purple rose petals, pipe to***co, pencil lead and shades of huckleberry compote all mark the nose. The palate is dense and heady with amazing verve, richness and balance. This is unbelievably good to enjoy now and has a long life ahead of it. Drink 2026-2043- 96

2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 Dunham Cellars ‘Lewis Vineyard Artist Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon shows off coffee grounds, blackberry compote, and shades of creosote on the nose with meaty accents. The palate is beautifully-textured, with a seamless mouthful and terrific sense of weight and balance, with good salty nuance. Drink 2026-2042- 95

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