t By Great Northwest Wine on December 12, 2013 Kirkland, Wash., vintner Robert Delf works with Yakima Valley native winemaker Robert Smasne to produce a vineyard-designate Syrah from this fairly young site in the Rattlesnake Hills near Union Gap. There’s a constant...
Wine Reviews
Great Northwest Wine – Northwest Cellars 2010 Serenade Red Wine, Columbia Valley
By Great Northwest Wine on November 30, 2013 Robert Smasne’s winemaking continues to elevate the program at this Kirkland, Wash., operation. He’s created this robust 2010 Serenade red wine blend of Syrah (42%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%), Merlot (25%) and Malbec at an...
Great Northwest Wine – Northwest Cellars 2012 Adagio, Columbia Valley
By Great Northwest Wine on November 17, 2013 Best Buy! Sauvignon Blanc blended with Chardonnay (40%) is not regularly seen in the Pacific Northwest, but this Kirkland, Wash., winery offers a tasty change of pace at an approachable price. Tropical aromas of...
Great Northwest Wine – Northwest Cellars 2012 Viognier, Snipes Mountain
By Great Northwest Wine on November 10, 2013 The continued rise of Northwest Cellars has gotten an big assist from its association with winemaker Robert Smasne and the network of vineyards he’s worked with over the years. In the case of this white Rhône...
Serenade: Smooth and velvety
SERENADE: Inviting noseRich black fruit aromas with some savoury notesSweet spice in center palateSmooth and velvety yet with a nice backbone of acidityTannins are rounded out, quite refinedOak is subtle and nicely frames the wine, letting the other components enjoy...
Sonatina: Beautiful captivating nose
SONATINA: Beautiful captivating noseNotes of white peaches, lemon curd, white flowers, hint of star anise, honeyGenerous with round center palateAcidity, fruit concentration and alcohol are all harmoniously balancedUnctuous and texturally pleasingFresh bold flavours...
Great Northwest Wine – Northwest Cellars 2008 Spofford Station Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
By Great Northwest Wine on October 5, 2013 Next year, Bob Delf will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Kirkland, Wash., business that began by allowing customers to special order bottles that carried personalized labels. Thanks in part to his partnership with...
International Wine Review – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon – 90+
Northwest Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills ($28) 90+ Medium dark ruby. Shows bright berry, cassis and light graphite on the nose and palate. Good overall balance and firm tannins on the finish. The International Wine Review, Sept/Oct 2013 p.40
International Wine Review – 2009 Intrigue – 91
Northwest Cellars 2009 Intrigue Columbia Valley ($38) 91 Dark ruby. Beautifully perfumed with floral violet, black cherry and cassis scents. Layered and fresh showing berries, minerals and graphite. Distinctive in its blend (mostly Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)....
International Wine Review – 2010 Malbec – 91
Northwest Cellars 2010 Malbec Columbia Valley ($34) 91 Dark ruby with a violet tinge. Great Malbec character in a polished package showing very pure black and blue berry fruit with an earth note. Velvet in texture with deep fruit, fine tannins and a hint of graphite...