MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries

1995 Pinot Gris: The Yakima River Winery produced the first Pinot Gris in Washington State. The year was 1988. The production of this varietal is still very small, less than 100 cases annually.
Appellation: Yakima Valley; Harvest Date: 21-Oct-95
Sugar at harvest: 20 brix; Ph: 3.20; Total acid at harvest: 0.90
Cooperage: 2 months new French oak
Total acid at bottling: 0.88; Alcohol: 11%; Residual Sugar: 0%; Date of bottling: Mar-96

Red:
1992 Cabernet Sauvignon: Deep, extracted and abundantly fruity, the ripe and rich spicy oak nose is succeeded by full and concentrated flavors that show fine continuity in depth and character with the wine's impressive aromatic beginning. Moderately full bodied and well balanced, drinkable now and yet promising to develop for 7 to 8 years in your cellar. Open 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Appellation: Columbia Valley; Harvest date: 01-Oct-92
Sugar at harvest: 23.5 brix; pH: 3.25; Total acid at harvest: 0.90
Cooperage: 50% French oak, 50% Nadalie American
Total acid at bottling: 0.82; Alcohol: 12%; Residual Sugar: 0%; Date of bottling: 24-May-95

1992 Merlot: Aromas of smoke and raspberry with a depth and concentration one would not believe, make this world class Merlot a great value. On the palate, the density and boldness of the fruit carry past the medium-big tannins and rich spicy oak which helps accent the nutmeg spice of the grape and makes this wine balanced throughout its entire range. Drinkable now, but will age for four to five years. Open 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Appellation: Yakima Valley; Harvest date: 28-Sep-92
Sugar at harvest: 23.5 brix; pH: 3.4; Total acid at harvest: 0.78
Cooperage 70% Vosges & 30% Nadalie American
Total acid at bottling: 0.72; Alcohol: 12%; Residual sugar at bottling: 0%; Date of bottling: 12-Apr-95

1995 Rendevous: (Lemberger) Spice, black pepper and a grapey fruit combine in the nose. Moderately full body with no astringency; finishes with spicy, black pepper spice, very much like a good Rhone wine. Enjoy with spicy food like Thai and pasta dishes.
Appellation: Yakima Valley; Harvest date: 15-Oct-95
Sugar at harvest: 22 brix; pH: 3.26; Total acid at harvest: 1.05
Cooperage: stainless steeel
Total acid at bottling: 0.98; Alcohol: 11%; Residual sugar: 0%; Date of bottling: Mar-96

Other:
1992 John's Port: Rich, complex aromas of berry-like fruit that follow through in the finish, revealing oak, black pepper and spicy black briery taste. Richly structured, with mouthfilling warmth and sweet berry tones, and a silky smoothness on the palate.
Appellation: Yakima Valley; Harvest date: 19-Oct-93
Sugar at harvest: 22 brix; pH: 3.20; Total acid at harvest: 0.90
Cooperage: 24 months neutral cooperage
Total acid at bottling: 0.82; Alcohol: 19%; Residual sugar: 6%; Date of bottling 04-Jan-96

1995 Sof/Lem: (White Lemberger)
A RED WINE THAT THINKS IT'S A WHITE
weet loganberries, black peppercorn and a hint of smoke combine in rich and emphatically ripe aromas. Slightly jammy fruit and a very smooth finish on the palate, this youthful, nicely balanced wine lingers to give consumers and connoiseurs alike their money's worth. Serve lightly chilled. Contains no histamines, so a person with reactions to them can enjoy this wine.
Appellation: Yakima Valley; Harvest date: 15-Oct-95
Sugar at harvest: 22 brix; pH: 3.26; Total acid at harvest: 1.05
Cooperage: stainless steel
Total acid at bottling: 0.98; Alcohol: 11%; residual sugar: 0%; Date of bottling: Mar-96

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