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2004 Del Rio, Del Rio Vineyard, Oregon

This 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot blend is a rich medley of currant, black cherry, and dark fruits. Aged for 19 months in 70% new French oak and 30% 1 year old American/French Oak, the finish lingers with nicely balanced tannins and spicy wood tones. Enjoy this wine with lamb, pork, and all red meats for the next six years.

Only 850 cases of this wine were produced.

This wine received a GOLD medal at the VinoChallenge International Wine Competition (see other wine awards).

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2004 Merlot, Columbia Valley

This blend of 86% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Malbec represents a selection of the finest vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Only 14 barrels were selected for the blend.

Aged in new French Oak for 16 months, this wine is rich in blueberry, tobacco, cedar and spice. Pair this wine with beef, game, or tomato based dishes and good friends.

The 2003 vintage of this wine received 92 points from Wine and Spirits Magazine (see other wine awards).

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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

With 10 years of winemaking in Washington State, Whitman Cellars' winemaker has established relationships with some of the best vineyard managers in the state.  This blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, and 7% Merlot is a reflection of those relationships and the true quality of the vineyards and their unique characteristics.

Aged for 16 months on new French Oak, this balanced wine is robust, with flavors of blackberry, cherry, cassis, tobacco, chocolate, smoke and spice, and long velvety tannins lend it to a long rich finish.  Only 20 barrels were selected for this wine, which should age gracefully for the next 6 years.

The 2001 vintage of this wine was rated 92 points in Wine and Spirits magazine and won a GOLD medal at the VinoChallenge International Wine Competion (see other wine awards).

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2003 Narcissa Red

This red wine blend is named after Narcissa Whitman, a frontiers-woman and wife of missionary Marcus Whitman. Narcissa was one of two women who were the first white women to cross the Rocky Mountains and settle in the Walla Walla Valley in 1847.

This unique blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 8% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc was aged for 18 months in French and American barrels. Rich with black pepper, blackberry, cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and a long balanced mouth feel, it will continue to develop for the next 5 years. Enjoy this wine with beef, game, or tomato based dishes and good company.

The 2002 vintage of this wine was rated 94 points in Wine and Spirits Magazine and named one of the Best Wines of 2006 by Wine and Spirits (see other wine awards).

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2005 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley

Washington state terroir is gaining a reputation for producing some of the finest Syrahs to date. The Syrah grape varietal gained its reputaion in the Rhone Valley of France.

This Walla Walla Valley Syrah is characterized by big, ripe, intense layers of blackberry, cherry, pepper, and meaty tones. Firm structure lends to this richly colored Syrah. Enjoy with hearty stews, steak, and roasts or tomato based pasta dishes.

This 2003 vintage of this wine received 92 points from Wine Spectator and Wine and Spirits magazine (see other wine awards). Expect this wine to be another "best" from Whitman Cellars.

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2006 Viognier, Columbia Valley

This Viognier (pronounced Vee-on-yay) was fermented in new French Oak barrels and aged on the lees for two months.

It is characterized by essences of ripe pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, and tnagerine. A viscous mouth feel, balanced acidity, and subtle tones of toast and vanilla finish out with a lingering richness.

The 2004 and 2003 vintages of this wine received 90 points from Wine Spectator (see other wine awards).