the bouquet of the deeply violet-colored 2007 d2 jumps out of the glass with plums, rainier cherries, vanilla, spiced currents, caramel, tobacco, and a touch of toasted coconut flakes. varietal blend: 51% merlot; 40% cabernet sauvignon; 7.5% cabernet franc; 2% petit verdot
$39.99
Syrah La Cote Rousse
the only one of betz's three syrahs to come from two separate vineyards, sited about a mile from each other on red mountain. three french clones and the classic phelps clone combine in a multi-layered expression of fruit, dried herbs and earth.
$65.99
Besoleil
as washignton state's grenache vines age, the fruit they bear gains more varietal purity. and with every vintage betz is raising the concentration of grenache in besoleil in their attempt to create a classic southern rhone blend. grenache is fully 80% of this year's wine, the balance composed of 15% mourvedre and 5% syrah.
$49.99
Doyenne Red By Delille
the 2007 aix is a wine-lovers wine, with charm to spare. on the nose, black fruits, a wide array of spices, and a hint of lavender come to the fore, with deep smoky and earthy accents from the syrah. the palate is delicate and mouth-watering, with tones of black raspberries, plum, pomegranate, and earth featured. varietal blend: 61% syrah; 35% cabernet sauvignon; 4% mourvedre
$36.99
Doyenne Syrah
seductively classic syrah nose of pomegranate, grilled meats, flowers, and lavender. this wine is outstandingly rich and voluptuous on the palate, with a big black berry core, and earthy notes of lavender, tarragon, and spices. the finish is balanced and powerful, a great addition to the cellar. varietal blend: 61% syrah; 35% cabernet sauvignon; 4% mourvedre
$49.99
Specials
2009 Rhone Reds
great cotes du rhones and chateauneuf du pape in stock (or arriving), or can be special ordered! if you love rhone reds (and once you taste them, it's hard not to), you need to check out the wine seller's amazing selection of these delicious reds, from one of the greatest vintages the rhone valley of france (and europe in general) has ever seen!
$7.99
Barnard-griffin Cabernet Merlot Blend
raspberry fruit, herbal complexity and toasted french and american oak aromas are foremost in the nose. flavors are dominated by direct fruit, medium acidity and a moderate tannic finish round out the wine.
$7.99
Barnard-griffin, Fume Blanc
a washington favorite in a crisp, dry, well-made sauvignon/fume' blanc!
