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that lead to a tart finish. It possesses an almost
creamy feel, showing light oak influence. —S.S.
abv: 13.6% Price: $20
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Vino La Monarcha 2015 Riesling (Ancient
Lakes). This is an aromatic wine, with
scents of green melon candy, lime zest, white flowers
and white peach. It drinks off dry, with stonefruit
flavors brightened by zippy acidity leading to a
mouthwatering finish. Best Buy. —S.S.
abv: 12.7% Price: $15
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Ryan Patrick 2015 Olsen Brothers Vineyard
Riesling (Yakima Valley). Lime, slate and
floral aromas lead to an off-dry palate, with generous
amounts of stone-fruit flavors. Floral notes persist
on the finish. Best Buy. —S.S.
abv: 12% Price: $12
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Pacific Rim 2014 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley).
Aromas of white peach and apple lead
to bone-dry fruit flavors. It provides a lot of appeal.
Best Buy. —S.S.
abv: 12.5% Price: $11
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OTHER WHITE WINES
Boomtown 2015 Pinot Gris (Washington).
Aromas of freshly cut apple and pear are
followed by dry fleshy fruit flavors with Granny
Smith apple notes on the finish. It’s an accessible
and enjoyable wine. —S.S.
abv: 12.9% Price: $19
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Eufloria NV Aromatic Blend (Washington).
This wine lives up to its name with generous
aromas of lychee, jasmine, apricot, and honeysuckle.
It drinks off dry, with mouthful of stone-fruit flavors
that are easygoing and immensely enjoyable. Best
Buy. —S.S.
abv: 12% Price: $12
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Forgeron 2014 Façon Blanc (Columbia Valley).
This wine is a blend of 33% Roussanne,
30% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier and 15% Marsanne.
Aromas of corn husk, pear and flowers are
followed by light elegantly styled stone-fruit flavors.
It shows a sense of grace. —S.S.
abv: 13.5% Price: $25
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Tildio 2015 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc
(Lake Chelan). Fermented in stainless steel,
this fresh vibrant wine brings aromas of green pepper,
gooseberry and citrus. The just off-dry tropicalfruit
flavors are light in style but show depth, lingering
on the finish. —S.S.
abv: 13.2% Price: $25
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Gård 2014 Grand Klasse Reserve Lawrence
Vineyards Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley). This
wine starts out lightly reduced, with aromas of
apple and baking spice followed by a full weighty
just-off-dry palate, with a touch of warmth on the
finish that adds some bitterness. —S.S.
abv: 14.4% Price: $20
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ROSÉS
Eufloria NV Aromatic Rosé (Washington).
Electric pink in color, this wine brings
pungent notes of flowers, green herbs, peach and
lychee. It drinks off dry, with grapefruit, lychee and
stone-fruit flavors that linger on the finish. Best
Buy. —S.S.
abv: 12% Price: $12
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Rocky Point 2015 Alice’s Rosé Boushey Vineyard
(Yakima Valley). This pale strawberry
colored wine is half Mourvèdre and half Grenache. It
shows a fair amount of volatility that distracts from
its aromas. It drinks dry with full seeming flavors.
—S.S.
abv: 13.6%
Price: $35/500 ml
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Dusted Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Columbia Valley). The aromas are pitch
black, with notes of blackberry and black cherry
along with high-toned spices. The flavors are full
and ripe, with blackberry notes lingering on the finish.
—S.S.
abv: 15.1% Price: $42
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Lauren Ashton Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Red Mountain). Aromas of cocoa, dark
cherry, baker’s chocolate and graphite rise up from
the glass. The flavors are dense and full, with firm
chewy tannins backing them up. It should only
improve with additional time in bottle. Best after
2020. Cellar Selection. —S.S.
abv: 14.5% Price: $50
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Palencia 2014 El Viñador Cabernet Sauvignon
(Red Mountain). The aromas bring notes of
dark cherries and exotic spice. The palate is big and
bold, with a mixture of fruit and barrel flavors backed
by firm slightly dry tannins. It needs some time to
settle in, with the wood currently a bit primary.
—S.S.
abv: 14% Price: $50
90
Airfield Estates 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Yakima Valley). The aromas suggest notes
of herb, vanilla, wood spice, plum and dark fruit.
The palate is restrained in style, full of dark-fruit
and barrel flavors and lightly grainy tannins. —S.S.
abv: 14.1% Price: $18
90
Airfield Estates 2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
(Yakima Valley). High-toned aromas
of cocoa, barrel spice, vanilla and dark fruit lead to
plentiful, focused fruit and barrel flavors. The flavors
linger on the finish. —S.S.
abv: 14.4% Price: $30
90
Balancing Act 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Washington). Deep blue and black-fruit
and spice aromas lead to a soft silky palate loaded
with fruit flavors. It’s a perfect example of the
approachability of this vintage. —S.S.
abv: 14.2% Price: $18
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Disruption 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington).
The variety is unmistakable on this
wine, with its aromas of black currant, black cherry,
dried herb and spice. The palate is fruit filled but
well structured, with tart acids and a firm squeeze
of tannin. Dark chocolate notes linger on the finish.
—S.S.
abv: 13.5% Price: $15
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Boomtown 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Columbia Valley). Blue and red-fruit aromas
lead to lightly styled cherry flavors. Herb
accents run throughout. —S.S.
abv: 14.1% Price: $19
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Keira 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia
Valley). A blend of Stillwater Creek and Conner
Lee Vineyard fruit, this wine brings aromas of
dried cherry and cranberry. The flavors are restrained
but still show depth, seeming a bit dried out. —S.S.
abv: 13.9% Price: $32
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Liberty Lake 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red
Mountain). The aromas are subdued, with
notes of spice, mineral and black fruit. The palate
is reserved in style, supported by a frame of firm
somewhat gruff tannins. —S.S.
abv: 13.9% Price: $33
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MERLOT
Tamarack Cellars 2014 Merlot (Columbia Valley).
Aromas of cocoa, milk chocolate, spice
and red berries are followed by tart luscious redcherry
and chocolate flavors. It shows a pleasing
sense of balance. —S.S.
abv: 14.3% Price: $28
89
Vino La Monarcha 2013 Merlot (Columbia
Valley). Herb, baking spice and exotic spice
aromas are followed by tart luscious cranberry and
cherry flavors. It comes off as a bit oaky but it still
brings a lot of appeal. —S.S.
abv: 14.9% Price: $20
88
Airfield Estates 2014 Merlot (Yakima Valley).
Raspberry, plum and light herb aromas are
followed by a flavorful palate, speckled with vanilla
and other spices. Grainy tannins provide support.
—S.S.
abv: 14.2% Price: $18
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Boomtown 2014 Merlot (Columbia Valley).
Aromas of red fruit and herb are followed
by light but pure cherry flavors. It provides a lot of
easy-drinking appeal. —S.S.
abv: 14.6% Price: $19
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