2006 Gramercy Cellars Inigo Montoya Tempranillo

A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Syrah from the Walla Walla Valley at Les Collines Vineyard, located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. I definitely knew it was Walla Walla fruit from the smoky nose that reminded me of autumn nights in the Walla Walla Valley. And just like the first time I enjoyed it a year ago, I found myself with my nose deep into the bowl of the glass constantly soaking in the familiar aroma. It is a very layered wine, which I feel is due to the addition of the syrah being responsible for the extra richness of the wine. Flavors of cherry and plum pies exploded in the mid-palate while leaving a long finish of caramel and crème brulée. To sum it up in one word: Elegant. For Catie’s full review see her blog Through the Walla Walla Grape Vine.

Taking Flight: Walla Walla Wine Incubators

In 2006, the Port of Walla Walla in Washington State constructed buildings to serve as space for new start-up wineries. Inside the five whimsical-colored buildings, that resemble a village out of “The Simpsons” cartoon, are winemakers with an entrepreneurial spirit and the dream of someday flying away from the incubators to be on their own.

2006 Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon

This is another of those easy-to-drink and well-made Washington state Cabernets.It’s smooth with a hint of currant and paired nicely with a steak off the grill. It’s a fruit-forward wine that is well structured with an easy to enjoy finish. This is a real bang-for-the-buck wine!
WHO Milbrandt Vineyards
WHAT Cabernet Sauvignon (75.4%), Merlot (12.3%), Petit Verdot [...]

Deep Deep Roots: Walla Walla Wine

Rich in French, Italian and Native American history, this Eastern Washington town would see their wines and vines come full circle…from humble immigrant plantings to modern blockbusters. Just don’t call it the next Napa. By Catie McIntyre Walker