Dunham Cellars 2010 Riesling - 90-92pts

Dunham Cellars 2010 Riesling (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley AVA - Washington State

Availability: Costco or direct from winery here
Cost: $14.99
Alcohol: 11.8%
Date Tasted: August 26th, 2012

Tasting Notes: This single vineyard (Lewis Estate Vineyard) is loaded with mineral and citrus fruit on the aromatic nose and off-dry palate. Full bodied and quite unctuous with added honeydew, grapefruit and light spice notes balanced well with tangy citrus acid creating a refreshing finish. Has the specs and will to age nicely. Lay yours down for 2+ years to allow its full character to reveal itself. Drink 2014-2020+.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca

Dunham Cellars 2008 Trutina - 91pts

Dunham Cellars 2008 Trutina (Walla Walla) Columbia Valley - Washington State

Availability: Costco and direct from the winery here
Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 14.1%
Date Tasted: August 28th, 2012

Tasting Notes: A proprietary blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Syrah and 16% Merlot with an inviting nose of sweet, ripe dark-red fruit where most, if not all three components have gone through a secondary malolactic fermentation contributing palate-coating butter characters and mannered acidity. Still fresh and mouth-watering, the acid balances the concentrated, rich cherry and blackberry fruit on the dry palate. Nice toasted oak, milk chocolate and licorice spice flavours add depth. Though an easy-drinking wine, it's quite complex and nicely layered. Still youthful after 4 years and should begin to peak in 2-3 more but further development may be minimal with the wine already in harmony and well balanced as the Latin name "Trutina" suggests. Drink 2012-2018.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca