Price: $24.99 Maker: Eroica Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

92

Eroica from Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen is a delightful Riesling again this year. The nose of the wine is light with hints of pear and a touch of lime. The light nose leads into a refreshing and crisp wine that is filled with balanced sweet flavors of green apple, pears and a touch of honey, it finishes with a little wet stone that adds the perfect balance. With a list price of $24.99 it’s on the high end for a Riesling but is worth every penny. –KM

Price: $27.00 Maker: Columbia Crest Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Washington

89

This Cab provides a smooth and light body that boasts cherry and strawberry with soft edges of coffee mocha and oak.

Price: $8.99 Maker: Chateau Ste Michelle Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

88

This is another delightful Riesling from Chateau Ste. Michelle, a nice off-dry wine with just enough sweetness. The body of the wine explodes with flavors of peach, pear, and a little citrus.

At under $10 a bottle this is a great bottle of wine that can be enjoyed anytime. This will pair beautifully with Asian cooking and seafood with a little spice. -KM

Price: $8.99 Maker: Chateau Ste Michelle Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

87

Chateau Ste. Michelle has two Rieslings, this review is for their Dry Riesling.
This crisp and bright Riesling has a refreshing spirit that is well balanced and a bit of attitude that boast elegance.
Recommend to be served with a nice seafood dish, together with a fruit dessert or light to mild cheeses. -JD

Price: $17.99 Maker: Chateau Ste Michelle Varietal: Merlot Region: Washington

87

Elegant and a nicely balanced, the Indian Well Merlot is a serious wine with ripe berry and rich oak flavors tied to a firm spicy texture will make a wine lover out of almost anyone.

Simple yet sophisticated this Merlot will delight any steak or red pasta dish and is best served with friends. -JD

Price: $17.99 Maker: Chateau Ste Michelle Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Washington

87

Full and well rounded the Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon will make a major impression of dark fresh plums, rich fruit aromas and a texture of smooth fine silk.

The bouquet of this Cab mingled with a juicy New York steak and a Caesar salad make for a perfect pairing. -JD

Price: $12.00 Maker: Columbia Winery Varietal: Riesling Region: Washington

86

This is a sweet Riesling from the Columbia Valley. The wine presents light citrus aromas with flavors of peach, melons and pear with a short sweet finish. Overall this is a nice wine that will please the fans of sweet Riesling’s.

Price: $12.99 Maker: Columbia Crest Varietal: Merlot Region: Washington

85

This deep garnet merlot its rich velvet touch provides a well balance of fresh dark fruit, oak and a hint of leather that creates a smooth and easy finish.

For a memory that would last, try the Grand Estate Merlot with a piece of dark rich chocolate and a small marshmallow to make your tongue dance and your toes curl in delight.

Bottled nicely between $10 & $14 the Grand Estates Merlot makes a fantastic table wine for any occasion.

Price: $7.99 Maker: Columbia Crest Varietal: Shiraz / Syrah Region: Washington

84

The Two Vines Shiraz provides an ample amount of dark cherry and plum aromas with a nice balance of spice and oak which sets the mood for a relaxing evening.
This Shiraz would go great with a spicy red sauce pasta dish or would boost the mouth watering favors of a New York steak. -JD

Price: $7.99 Maker: Columbia Crest Varietal: Red Blends Region: Washington

83

The Two Vines Red Wine has nice dark ruby color with an aroma of fresh cherries and plums yet a bit aggressive over the tongue with a little attitude makes one ask for more. -JD