Our Wines

We are completely passionate about French wines. We especially love Rhone and Burgundy wines and we are shaping our wines to be in a true French style here in Woodinville. This has shaped our vision to make older world style wines.  Kind of a "new meets old" style - you might say!

Our Estate Grown Pinot Noir and Puget Sound wines reflect those made in a cooler climate such as Burgundy and the Alsace, while the wines we make from Eastern Washington grapes are inspired by those made in the Loire Valley and the Rhone Valley.

2007 DI^st 83  Mourvedre/Syrah Blend
$32 a bottle/$326 a case
SOLD OUT

This is our first release of a red blend. We named it DIst 83 after the defunct school district here in Woodinville that graces the old Hollywood Schoolhouse.

We blended Mourvedre and Syrah together for a traditional Southern French styled wine, particularily from a small appellation called Bandol. The wine is Fruity, herby, earthy and spicy. Medium dark color and a rich palate. We only made one barrel of this wine, so get it while you can!

63% Mourvedre 37% Syrah
Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyards
100% Neutral French Oak
Aged 22 months in barrel
14.8% Alcohol
Bottled August 2009
Unfiltered and unfined
24 cases produced

2007 Red Mountain Mourvèdre
$30 bottle/$306 a case

Dark red and rich with cooked blackberries and violets on the nose.  The palate opens with red currants and licorice, followed by persistent yet mild tannins.  The finish is long and pleasantly acidic.  Mourvèdre is known for its long aging potential and this wine is only beginning to show itself. 

100% Mourvedre
Ranch at the End of the Road Vineyard
100% French Oak, 30% New
Aged 22 months in barrel
14.8% Alcohol
Unfiltered and Unfined
48 Cases Produced

2007 Rattlesnake Hills Syrah
 $32 bottle/$326 a case

Smoky and spicy on the nose.  Deep and dark in color, this wine is full of plums and dried red fruits, with a long acidic finish.  The Rattlesnake Hills Syrah perfectly illustrates what a slight elevation gain and low crop levels can bring to bear in terms of structure and acid. Made with 100% Organically Grown Grapes. Certified Salmon Safe. The 2006 vintage received a 91 from Wine Spectator and 89 points from the Wine Advocate.

100% Syrah
Portteus Vineyards
25% New French Oak
75% Neutral American and French Oak
Aged 22 months in barrel
14.5% Alcohol
Bottled August 2009
Unfiltered and unfined
96 cases produced

2006 Red Mountain Syrah
$30 bottle/$324 case

Jammy and loaded with red raspberries on the nose. The candied fruit continues on the palate and evolves into a long finish. Red Mountain fruit is celebrated for its luscious ripeness and that's exactly what this wine brings to the fore.

100% Syrah
Ranch at the end of the Road Vineyards
30% New French Oak
70% Neutral American and French Oak
Aged 20 months in barrel
14.8% Alcohol
Bottled June 2008
Unfiltered and unfined
175 cases produced

2005 Wahluke Slope Syrah
$28 bottle/$302 case

This beautiful 100% Syrah from Sagemoor's Weinbau Vineyard is bright garnet red, with cinnamon and anise on the nose.  It's a little leaner than our other Syrahs - a bit more old-world - with lovely red fruits on the palate - balanced with terrific acidity.  Aged in 50% new French oak, this wine has great mouthfeel and a long finish.

100% Syrah
100% Weinbau Vineyards
100% French Oak, 50% New
Aged 22 months in barrel
14.5% Alcohol
Unfiltered and Unfined
Bottled September 2009
48 Cases Produced

2005 Yakima Valley Syrah
$28 bottle/$302 case
Bronze Medal 2009 Seattle Wine Awards
SOLD OUT

60% Ranch at the end of the Road Vineyards
40% Portteus Vineyards
Alcohol = 13.75%
Aged in 100% new French and American oak for 20 months
Unfiltered and unfined
Bottled June 2007
250 cases produced

In 2005 we blended the luscious dense fruit from Red Mountain with the structured and angular fruit from Rattlesnake Hills to produce this delicious and balanced wine.   With a fruit forward nose, this Syrah expresses black cherries and berries, with subtle peppery notes.  Vanilla notes soften the finish, while still allowing the candied fruit flavors to emerge. 

2008 Horse Heaven Hills Roussanne
SOLD OUT

This wine has beautiful straw color, with pineapple, citrus fruits and herbs on the nose.  A pleasant backbone of acidity leads to a long concentrated honey finish.  Serve this wine well chilled.  It pairs perfectly with smoked salmon and semi-hard cheeses such as goat gouda and mild cheddar.

100% Roussanne
13.5% Alcohol
Elerding’s Six Prong Vineyard
Stainless Steel Fermented
Aged in Stainless
90 Cases Produced

2007 Puget Sound Regent - SOLD OUT
Nelson Family Vineyards
Released May 2009
$24 bottle/$244 case

Regent is a very interesting grape.  This crossing of Diana, Silvaner x Müller-Thurgau, and the hybrid Chambourcin, was bred in Germany in 1967 by Professor Gerhardt Alleweldt at the Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding.   It is, at present, among the most important new disease-resistant grape varieties world-wide, especially in German wine regions.  We work with Ron Nelson in Grapeview, WA at Nelson Family Vineyards where he is successful in growing an acre of Regent.  Ron has never had to spray any chemical on his vines (even organic vineyards need to spray).  The wine is light bodied, but dark in color.  Spicy, with nice fruitiness, it is reminiscent of the Gamay Noir grape from Beaujolais, France.  With soft tannins and fairly low acidity, it makes a delicious summer red wine!