Summer 2020 Wine Release

July is our Summer Wine Release month.  Due to COVID-19, we will not be having a release event, but you'll be able to taste and purchase these fantastic new wines at the winery or online beginning August 1 (Sunbreak is available now).  Descriptions courtesy of The Review of Washington Wines and Wine Press Northwest.  

2019 Convergence Zone Cellars “Sunbreak” Chenin Blanc, Snipes Mountain, Upland Vineyard
Chenin Blanc is an undervalued variety. This version shows a brilliant lemon-gold color and aromas of Asian pear-apple, white peach, honeydew melon, grapefruit, pear blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine and lemon verbena. The flavors are deliciously juicy and vibrant, with notes of pear and grape skins, peach stone and gravelly minerals. The back picks up poire and pêche liqueurs, melon rind and grapefruit peel, followed by a crisp, faintly honeyed finish.  Production was 158 cases.  $17.00 retail (Wine Club prices $13.60-$14.45) and you can purchase it here.  

2019 Fly Rod Cellars Pink Pollywog Rose' of Mourvedre, Wahluke Slope, Weinbau Vineyard
This features a brilliant copper-pink color and lovely aromas of strawberries, Rainier cherries, red currants. lavender and pink incense. The flavors are vivid and nicely extracted, with notes of grape skins, cherry stones and Wahluke Slope minerals, followed by a pleasingly juicy dry finish.  Production was only 20 cases! $20.00 retail (Wine Club prices $16.00-$17.00).

2017 Fly Rod Cellars Salmonfly Syrah, Red Mountain, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
This is another example of Red Mountain's amazing Syrah, and this two-barrel lot is an exquisite expression, offering an experience of black plum, blueberry and Bing cherry, framed by a skillfully presented structure.  Production was only 48 cases! $33.00 retail (Wine Club prices $26.40-$28.05)